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Reviews of Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 Motuariki Lane, 7999 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

#5 of 16 hotels in Lake Tekapo

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Review Score

Based on 1779 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stayed at Rm 2, ground level opp the bathroom. Close to Intercity bus dropoff/pickup point & supermart. Comes with lift so better to stay on upp floor rooms. The rooms hv no soundproofing. Can hear talking along the corridor and the slamming whenever the bathroom and room doors close. The motion sensors of the bathroom are outside the shower & toilet cubicles. Twice the lights went out while i was using the bathroom/toilet alone. The kitchen and pantry are well planned & spacious. Clear signages. Great view of L.Tekapo. Credos to the hardworking crew tt kept the bathrooms and kitchen/pantry so clean. Love the self-contained bunk. The room is stuffy with no aircon or fan. the 1/2 top.hung window had to be closed to keep flies out.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    everything was 10/10

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My first time staying in a hostel dorm room and it wasn't bad at all! The room was very small, but all you're doing is sleeping in it, so it works. The location is fantastic - kitchen and lounge look out on the lake and you're just a few steps away.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room Ensuite with lake view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Functional, great location, no hassle

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    10
    Lake Tekapo should be renamed: 蒂卡普湖 (Dìkǎpǔ hú)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    8.0
    fitted the brief perfectly
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    size of the room was very small

    The reception guy was super friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved my stay at Haka House! Super clean, modern, and really quiet, which was perfect for a good night’s sleep. The bed was super comfy, and I slept great. The kitchen is huge (even though I didn’t use it), and the whole place just has a nice, relaxed vibe. Would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    9.0
    would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    well the price was pretty ridiculous for a hostel bed but it was very nice and fancy

    Everything was very clean- beds were very comfortable and well designed, the drying room is a godsend coming off from the TA trail, you can wash your pack and shoes and dry it in there

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I've never paid so much for a dorm. It's a nice new hostel, but the price is just too high, even taking in consideration the general price level in NZ.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location, right on the lake. Also a giant car park just down the road, free to use. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the best hostel I've ever visited

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    nice short stay with lovely starsss
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location Great scenic view

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen facilities were spotless as were the bathrooms. Great location and stunning view of the lake from the kitchen also!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    10
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was in an amazing location and the views are breathtaking.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower/bathroom was average and the lock on the door was broken so not secure which was pretty dissapointing for the price for what is essentially a backpackersOn my 3rd day my food was thrown out which was contained and labelled the day i checked in however i was told the date was suppossed to be my checkout date which i was not told there was only a sign that said label food no specifics. The house keeping staff said the bag was empty however, it was not. along with my food, my travel containers and cutlery were thrown out too all the girl could say was sorry and wasnt helpful. Other than that the stay was awesome it was a shame it was tainted with something that could have been communicated clearer

    Loved the location and the beds and room were nice. And the lounge/media room were cool.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    10
    Clean, quite and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite - Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Very clean, comfortable and well-thought-out room with ensuite bathroom, we were lucky to have considerate roommates so it almost feels like staying in a decent hotel for us. The kitchen is spacious with a lot of space and a stunning view. It is social and well-maintained. This should be a role model for all the hostels. 10-10

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    10
    I highly recommend this stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was very small.

    It was perfectly situated right by the lake and in the center of town.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable and stunning views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much

    Amazing views, right over the lake. Good sized bunks and comfortable mattress.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    9.0
    Very pleasant , amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was basic , the toilet paper just kept breaking off into little pieces and shooting back up into the holder

    The location was fantastic right next to the Lake , facilities were great and overall a great experience

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    The location is just beside intercity bus stop and a couple of mins to supermarket, a quite good location. The kitchen is very well equipped and maintained and cleaned. i was surprised to see rice cooker provided. The kitchen has beautiful lake view. The shared bedroom has curtain and shelves. i will recommend this hostel to stay.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2025

    10
    A must stay 10/10 hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little expensive but to be expected in a small tourist town.

    Excellent facilities. Everything was perfect.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Haka House i always a great place to stay! Definitely recommended.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Really great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin room with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was warm and there appeared to be no AC or fan.

    The location is fantastic- and the design of the property amazing. Such great views from inside!!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Top views from Haka House
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Entire 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. Everything was great.

    Location! So beautiful to be able to look over the lake through those big windows. Facilities were spacious and clean and the kitchen had everything you needed.

    Stayed in December 2024

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