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Haka House Wanaka

5.0 star property
Hostel in Wānaka

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Outdoor dining
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Front of property
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Interior
In the heart of the city, Haka House Wanaka offers an eco-friendly haven. Unwind in the garden or challenge friends at billiards/pool table, while also taking advantage of laundry facilities and bike rentals to explore. Connect with free in-room WiFi and enjoy a game room on site.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Room Ensuite with Lake View | Lake view

King Room Ensuite with Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed dorm- Ensuite - Female

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed dorm- Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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King Room Ensuite

King Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2 Bed dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite (Cabin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room - Ensuite

Family Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite with Lake view

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Map
94 Brownston Street, Wanaka, 9305

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 12 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Water Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Relishes Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Haka House Wanaka

Hostel in the city centre
Haka House Wanaka provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), secured bike storage and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured 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 lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 on-site 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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Wanaka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Wanaka?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Wanaka on 2 Nov 2025 start from NZ$145.53, including 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 Wanaka?

Self-parking is available for NZD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Haka House Wanaka?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Haka House Wanaka?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 20.

Where is Haka House Wanaka located?

Located in the heart of Wānaka, this hostel is steps away from Pembroke Park and Picture Lounge. Gallery Thirty Three and Wānaka Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

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Haka House Wanaka Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 229 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yoong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very strategic location and parking availability
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good but my room stank. Can’t pinpoint what it was or if it’s on the staff or other people staying in the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience but improvement required
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff,safe and welcoming Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Haka House really has it down so well with their accommodation standards. Rooms and facilities top notch, and in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Friendly vibe, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ehren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, bright, huge kitchen, great vibe. Stayed in shared female room with 4 beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stavros

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and accessible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
:)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siong Kee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chill in sexy Wanaka

Stayed single room twin bed ensuite. Private rooms are expensive in Wanaka. By far the first most expensive private room in NZ. All good with essentials however which the bathroom are equipped with heater. 2 minutes walk to Four Square grocery and lots of eateries. Only negative issue is bathroom is very cold in private room ensuite as there is no heater as compared to Haka Tekapo which has heater in both room and bathroom. The detergents are diluted with 10% detergent and 90% water, guess that’s to save cost. I bought my own detergent (not expensive from brand Pam’s) from four square to make sure the oily utensils are cleaned and oil free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was a good night stay. Although we had the view as the room was in front, the noise of others can be heard like footsteps and even the smell of people smoking is coming inside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
it’s actually a divided hut behind the main building of hostel. Quite hot during the sunny daytime, no air con and fans available. The only fan in bathroom was super loud. Just like motel at back. Should be aware noise when cars and other guests passed though the stone road.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elton

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cold Shower!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy Yan Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited on-site paid parking but the near by area allows overnight parking from 6pm to 8am. Then 240 min free parking during 8am to 6pm. No re-parking during the day after using your 240min free parking. Since we are out during the day, it worked for us. Most guests try to keep the kitchen clean but the kitchen can use a few improvements. Like…. Fixing the chipped shelves/counter top, providing a (window) squeegee to clean/wipe the wet stainless steel countertop . This would reduce the need of towel cleaning also. Add food scrap strainers to the sinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central, close to the lake. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
L’auberge est récente et très sympa, très bien placée, mais il faisait vraiment froid dans la chambre, l’armoire sous le lit était cassée, et le parking est payant, ce qui n’était pas indiqué clairement dans la description de l’hôtel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Arunkumar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic, and the amenities were excellent, making it a comfortable base for exploring the area. However, I did encounter a few cleanliness issues. Despite requesting a thorough vacuuming of spiders and ants, they remained in the same spots when we returned, which was a bit disappointing. With a bit more attention to room upkeep, this place could be perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Amenities
Amazing location, comfy bed, clean and great en-suite bathroom. Friendly helpful staff. Great communal areas.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

J A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Value for money

Good value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a nice stay. Don't usually do hostels, but this is a good one.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025