A stay at Haka House Wanaka places you in the heart of Wānaka, steps from Pembroke Park and Picture Lounge. .This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Gallery Thirty Three and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wānaka Golf Club.
Haka House Wanaka offers 32 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This Wānaka hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 individually furnished guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional amenities at this hostel include a picnic area, a vending machine, and bike storage.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking available only on request
Secured self parking on site (NZD 10 per night)
Things to do
Bicycle storage
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
No elevator
Thin carpet in room
More
1 floor
2 buildings
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Shower
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Heating
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 20
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Secured self parking fee: NZD 10 per night
Late check-out fee: NZD 20
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
Wanaka YHA
YHA Backpacker Hostel Wanaka
YHA Wanaka
YHA Wanaka Backpacker
YHA Wanaka Hostel
Yha Wanaka Purple Cow Hotel
YHA Wanaka Hostel
Haka House Wanaka Wanaka
Haka House Wanaka Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haka House Wanaka Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wanaka
Haka House Wanaka Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Was in 6 bunk ensuite cabin and it was amazingly clean and spacious. Beds were comfy too. Friendly staff. Lounge and kitchen area were very warm and cosy. 5 minute walk to town area and waterfront so reasonable location.
Haka House really has it down so well with their accommodation standards. Rooms and facilities top notch, and in great location
Keith
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lenore
Feb 1, 2026
We had a studio room, very small. There was no top sheet on the bed, dispensers in the shower weren’t working properly, air con would’ve bn nice. Otherwise clean and tidy and handy location
It was great! Though I would only stay a night and ended up staying two nights, great town and great place to stay, very walkable location, friendly people, and lots of spaces to relax within the hostel.
Beautiful and modern facility with a view of the lake and right next to downtown. Very modern, clean, and comfortable room with bath. Very friendly staff too. Highly recommend this great place
Stayed in a suite for one night. No complaints. Shower/bathroom felt like a locker room but water was hot. Several common areas to hang out and close to the lake.