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Haka House Wanaka

5.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
$105
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10

Explore the area

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94 Brownston Street, Wanaka, 9305
  • Wānaka Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Puzzling World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rippon Vineyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wānaka Airport (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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

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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

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

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

View all photos for Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

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

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

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

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

Economy Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Haka House Wanaka

5-star Wānaka hostel with free in-room WiFi
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Haka House Wanaka features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This eco-certified hostel also offers laundry facilities, a television in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Haka House Wanaka is a smoke-free property.

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

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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 onsite 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 elevators
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

Haka House Wanaka Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 224 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Arunkumar

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

JIANWEN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

J A

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

Value for money

Good value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

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

10/10 Excellent

KUN-YUAN

Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lot to like about this property. Friendly staff, modern clean room, great kitchen and communal room with lake views and also walking distance to all shops and services in Wanaka. Wud definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Ehren, Arcata

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

Keith

Traveled with partner
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

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

Claire

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

Wanaka

Great cabin. Fab facilities, nice to be able to cook for ourselves but in East reach of town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Wanaka

Great place to visit and great place to stay close to everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Though I would only stay a night and ended up staying two nights, great town and great place to stay, very walkable location, friendly people, and lots of spaces to relax within the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No AC in the summer and it gets HOT. Was unbearable from about 5-9 PM. Great location though close to everything, free street parking adjacent to hostel, no need to pay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

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

guoliang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tommy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sébastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lee chambres sont propres et bien amenagées (petit réfrigéfateur, évier, vaisselle ) Tres bien situé, à côté d’un supermarché, à 2 pas du lac Je recommande
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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