Is parking available at the property?

Onsite parking is available for a fee of NZD 10 per night. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for an additional fee; guests should contact the property in advance to request this.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Wānaka, just steps from Pembroke Park and Picture Lounge. It is 0.2 km from Gallery Thirty Three and 0.7 km from Wānaka Golf Club, with various other attractions within a short distance.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific details regarding age limits for free stays are not provided.

Haka House Wanaka Hostel in Wānaka

Average nightly price at Haka House Wanaka by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$227
February	US$187
March	US$171
April	US$290
May	US$108
June	US$76
July	US$122
August	US$131
September	US$189
October	US$85
November	US$99
December	US$198

What guests think

At Haka House Wanaka, travelers praise the central, walkable location, friendly staff, and clean, modern spaces, while raising recurring concerns about hot rooms without air conditioning, occasional weak water pressure, and varied kitchen cleanliness.

Guests like the warm lounges, large communal areas, and handy self-catering kitchens with lake views. Rooms range from compact to spacious and modern, some with ensuite facilities and views. A few mention high private room prices and limited paid onsite parking, though nearby street parking can work well. Best suited to travelers comfortable with hostel style amenities.

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Facilities

Large communal lounges and self-catering kitchens (some with lake views) are highlights, with plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces to relax. However, there is no air conditioning, onsite parking is limited/paid, and some kitchen fixtures and upkeep need attention.

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SUKHJIWAN

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff great location . if it had AC would get 5 stars

10

Daisy Yan Yan

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Pascale

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Tahari

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was in 6 bunk ensuite cabin and it was amazingly clean and spacious. Beds were comfy too. Friendly staff. Lounge and kitchen area were very warm and cosy. 5 minute walk to town area and waterfront so reasonable location.

10

Hailey

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Grégory

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean spaces, some open common spaces both outdoor and indoor. The bathrooms are new and comfy. They charge NZD 2 for a towel.

6

Werner

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wir hatten ein kleines Zimmer - für 1 Nacht ausreichend. Leider ohne Klimaanlage. Das Zimmer war lange der Sonne ausgesetzt - deshalb war es seeeehr warm

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Alec

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ehren

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Genevieve

27 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, friendly, bright, huge kitchen, great vibe. Stayed in shared female room with 4 beds.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are frequently described as very clean and modern. Some guests note inconsistent kitchen cleanliness and occasional lapses in room upkeep (e.g., pests not removed).

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Raphael

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Frisch renoviertes Zimmer. Etwas verdreckte Küche

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Stavros

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and accessible

8

Arunkumar

12 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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daniel

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Emma

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location, comfy bed, clean and great en-suite bathroom. Friendly helpful staff. Great communal areas.

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Tahari

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was in 6 bunk ensuite cabin and it was amazingly clean and spacious. Beds were comfy too. Friendly staff. Lounge and kitchen area were very warm and cosy. 5 minute walk to town area and waterfront so reasonable location.

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Grégory

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean spaces, some open common spaces both outdoor and indoor. The bathrooms are new and comfy. They charge NZD 2 for a towel.

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Edwina

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and well designed

10

Andrea

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff,safe and welcoming Very clean

10

Ehren

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Rooms

Rooms vary from compact to spacious and modern, with comfy beds, ensuite options, and some lake views. Downsides include no air conditioning, occasional weak heating, and reports of poor water pressure or cold/weak showers.

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roy

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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SUKHJIWAN

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff great location . if it had AC would get 5 stars

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Siong Kee

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

Frederick

6 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Small room for the price. Shower was a trickle. No coffee in the room

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Robert

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Tahari

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was in 6 bunk ensuite cabin and it was amazingly clean and spacious. Beds were comfy too. Friendly staff. Lounge and kitchen area were very warm and cosy. 5 minute walk to town area and waterfront so reasonable location.

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King Shui

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

我們的房間面對湖景，望見遠處的雪山，環境非常之好，有大片草地，附近有很多食肆，離車站不遠，約10分鐘路程。有很大的廚房可以煑食。我們住了兩晚，很滿意！

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Werner

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wir hatten ein kleines Zimmer - für 1 Nacht ausreichend. Leider ohne Klimaanlage. Das Zimmer war lange der Sonne ausgesetzt - deshalb war es seeeehr warm

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Alec

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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cristine

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in a suite for one night. No complaints. Shower/bathroom felt like a locker room but water was hot. Several common areas to hang out and close to the lake.

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Service

Staff are consistently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with responsive service noted by several guests.

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David

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a pleasure to stay and a lovely atmosphere, clean and friendly. I'd recommend for sure.☺️

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Michael

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was super friendly and helpful. They made my stay a terrific experience.

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Marcus

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very central, close to the lake. Friendly staff.

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Emma

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location, comfy bed, clean and great en-suite bathroom. Friendly helpful staff. Great communal areas.

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Tahari

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was in 6 bunk ensuite cabin and it was amazingly clean and spacious. Beds were comfy too. Friendly staff. Lounge and kitchen area were very warm and cosy. 5 minute walk to town area and waterfront so reasonable location.

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Deann

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic staff, and bed was comfy. Always love the private pods in dorm rooms with haka

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Andrea

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff,safe and welcoming Very clean

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Ehren

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Decimus

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Peter

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very welcoming

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Location

Highly central and walkable, close to the lake, shops, and eateries. Some note limited/paid onsite parking, while nearby street parking is a workable alternative.

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Kayla

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, nice facilities and staff. Super close to awesome food and shopping options as well as the lake.

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Marcus

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very central, close to the lake. Friendly staff.

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Emma

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location, comfy bed, clean and great en-suite bathroom. Friendly helpful staff. Great communal areas.

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Tahari

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was in 6 bunk ensuite cabin and it was amazingly clean and spacious. Beds were comfy too. Friendly staff. Lounge and kitchen area were very warm and cosy. 5 minute walk to town area and waterfront so reasonable location.

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Hailey

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Luisa

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service was really great, ensuite room with good value for money. Location is unbeatable. Very clean, and comfy.

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Sébastien

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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King Shui

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

我們的房間面對湖景，望見遠處的雪山，環境非常之好，有大片草地，附近有很多食肆，離車站不遠，約10分鐘路程。有很大的廚房可以煑食。我們住了兩晚，很滿意！

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Ehren

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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cristine

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in a suite for one night. No complaints. Shower/bathroom felt like a locker room but water was hot. Several common areas to hang out and close to the lake.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $55	2 $58	3 $63	4 $65	5 $77	6 $82	7 $81
8 $80	9 $98	10 $87	11 $80	12 $88	13 $87	14 $178
15 $62	16 $92	17 $85	18 $84	19 $80	20 $86	21 $106
22 $80	23 $90	24 $84	25 $93	26 $94	27 $98	28 $103
29 $92	30 $96

Haka House Wanaka

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King Room Ensuite with Lake View

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm Ensuite Female

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm- Ensuite

Twin Room Ensuite

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm- Ensuite Female

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