Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Bicycling
Shower, hair dryer
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is $174
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

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4 Kitchener Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Mount Cook, South Canterbury, 7946
  • Place, Mount Cook National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Female

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 3 bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Entire 8 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Bed In 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

4.5-star Mount Cook hostel close to Mount Cook National Park
This hostel features a sauna, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a vending machine.
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook offers 16 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook features a sauna, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Mount Cook hostel also offers a front-desk safe and a television in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

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

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1982
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Living room

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 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Mount Cook YHA
YHA Hostel Mount Cook
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook Hostel
YHA Mt Cook Hostel
YHA Cook Hostel
YHA Aoraki Cook Hostel
YHA Cook
YHA Aoraki Cook
Yha Mt. Cook Hotel Village
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook New Zealand/Mt. Village
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook Backpacker
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook Mount Cook
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 112 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, well equipped kitchen, amazing views and the Sauna was great after a day hiking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. Great beds, super clean, excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thuydung

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable rooms. Communal spaces are also very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and organized
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a spotless hostel! We were so impressed by how hard everyone in the staff worked to make sure the entire place is perfectly clean! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The beds were very comfortable. Bathrooms were clean with great water pressure. It’s so conveniently located. Don’t hesitate to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the cheapest accomodation around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of mountains
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect alpine place to stay. Very clean, warm and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yoonju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KEIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen is clean and useful. The stuff are very kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hana House is very nice and the staff works hard to keep it very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The environment is very nice and the service is great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Location wad very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay great. Property is in great condition, and staff was amazing helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

SHUNSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the location was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond all expectations this place absolutely amazing, the owners are very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, well managed, homely facility In a magnificent setting… Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All you really need. The area around the location is so exceptional you will not be inside much at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good view and easy arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel in a wonderful location. Everything in Mount Cook Villaga is walking distance... no need for a vehicle when there. Property is very well kept and staff are present for most of the day. Everything you could need at your finger tips.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zoe Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at Haka house Mt cook! I stayed in an 8 bed dorm room and found it to be very comfortable. The lockers were big and beds felt really private. Clean shower rooms and toilets. Kitchen was well equipped. The views right outside are absolutely stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025