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Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Lounge
Dining
Lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Haka House Lake Tekapo is by the water, perfect for unwinding. The hostel has a coffee shop, laundry facilities, and free WiFi in all rooms. Guests can enjoy billiards while appreciating the spectacular lakeside setting praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P6,824
P7,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King room - Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite with lake view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin room - Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Female

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite With Lake View

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm-shared

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Twin Room Ensuite Lake View

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About the neighborhood

Map
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬3 min walk
  • Blue Lake Eatery & Bar
  • 25 Degrees Burger

About this property

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Eco-certified hostel near Tekapo Springs
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities at Haka House Lake Tekapo. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • A foosball table, books, and bicycle parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Haka House Lake Tekapo have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs, kitchenettes, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1950
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are from 8 AM to 8 PM during summer, and from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM during winter. Guests planning to arrive after the closing times should contact the property on the day of their arrival to receive an access code.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Lake Tekapo YHA
YHA Hostel Lake Tekapo
YHA Lake Tekapo
Yha Tekapo Hotel Lake Tekapo
YHA Lake Tekapo Hostel
YHA Lake Tekapo
Haka House Tekapo Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Lake Tekapo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

As of Sep 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Lake Tekapo on Sep 21, 2025 start from P 6,823.52, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Haka House Lake Tekapo?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Haka House Lake Tekapo located?

Situated on a lake, this eco-certified hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Dark Sky Project, Maclaren Footbridge, and Cowans Hill Walkway. Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue are also within 10 minutes.

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