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Haka House Wanaka

5.0 star property
5-star eco-certified hostel perfect for exploring Wānaka

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Outdoor dining
Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Fridge, microwave
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
94 Brownston Street, Wanaka, 9305
  • Wanaka Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Puzzling World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rippon Vineyard
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wanaka (WKA)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Bed in 2 Bed dorm - Ensuite

  • 86 sq ft
  • 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

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in 4 Bed dorm- Ensuite - Female

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room - Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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King Room Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room - Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room - Ensuite

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Room Ensuite with Lake View | Lake view

King Room Ensuite with Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bed in 6 Bed dorm - Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in 4 Bed dorm- Ensuite

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

King Room Ensuite with Lake view

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed In 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite

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

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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

Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

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

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Family Room

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

Economy Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Wānaka

City center stay.At this hostel, you'll be steps from Pembroke Park and Picture Lounge. Also, Gallery Thirty Three is within half a mile (1 km) and Wanaka Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wanaka Golf Club - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rippon Vineyard - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhyme X Reason Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kai Whakapai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Haka House Wanaka

5-star eco-certified hostel perfect for exploring Wānaka
Haka House Wanaka offers its guests a vending machine, an arcade/game room, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Haka House Wanaka also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Wānaka hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
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 daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Self parking on site (NZD 15 per night)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: NZD 15 per night
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

How close is Haka House Wanaka to the airport?

Haka House Wanaka is 6.4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Wanaka (WKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Wanaka on Apr 29, 2025 start from $189.12, 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.

Does Haka House Wanaka have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Haka House Wanaka.

Does Haka House Wanaka offer free breakfast?

Haka House Wanaka does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haka House Wanaka?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Haka House Wanaka?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Haka House Wanaka?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for NZD 15 per night.

Does Haka House Wanaka have a pool?

Haka House Wanaka does not have a pool.

Does Haka House Wanaka have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Haka House Wanaka to downtown Wānaka?

Haka House Wanaka is 0.5 mi away from Wānaka.

Haka House Wanaka Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 210 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stavros

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

8/10 Good

seongmoon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

roy

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

Great location. Small room

Nice place although didn’t realise it was a hostel. Small room. But workable and functional. Great location. Easy walk to lake shops restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy Yan Yan

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Super people and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fang Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large communal space to use. Good location in Wanaka
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Decimus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic. First, hats off to their staff for their outstanding hospitality. All my concerns/request were answered. Love their energy too. Second, place is convenient with all the attractions and eateries nearby! 10/10 Would come back again if staying in Wanaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Haka house is a very easy choice for financial savings with clean bedding. On the flip side, there is no monitoring of how the kitchen area is maintained during/after use. It’s obvious that the “children” are not monitored to be sure they clean up after themselves. I would expect an hostel to have some type of policy in place during busy kitchen hours. Every kitchen use required avoiding someone’s mess that was left behind.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Friendly vibe, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, and bed was comfy. Always love the private pods in dorm rooms with haka
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

QuekYi

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good location close to the main part of town. The water pressure was really poor and the heaters in our room and bathroom were also really poor. The shared areas were nice and the fireplace in both were great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall probably pretty good for a hostel but still could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

EUNAH

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

cozy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice facilities and staff. Super close to awesome food and shopping options as well as the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

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

Would come back again

Service was really great, ensuite room with good value for money. Location is unbeatable. Very clean, and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elton

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

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023