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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible
183 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite
172 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite
344 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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King room - Ensuite - Accessible
215 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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King Room Ensuite with lake view
183 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Twin Room Ensuite Lake view
183 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin room - Ensuite
140 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female
108 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm
108 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Eco-certified hostel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store

With a stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway. This eco-certified hostel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Lake Pukaki and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dark Sky Project.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional features at this hostel include a vending machine and bike parking.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This eco-certified hostel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Haka House Lake Tekapo is a smoke-free property.

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 90
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Uncovered parking
  • Year Built - 1950
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Books
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Foosball
  • Distance from property (ft) 328
  • Ski storage
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Distance from property (meters) 100
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Free parking nearby
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wired internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Haka House Lake Tekapo offers 8 accommodations. Accommodations at this 5-star hostel have kitchenettes. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Kitchenette
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps
  • Thin carpet in room

Where to Eat

Haka House Lake Tekapo has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

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

  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayaking nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Comprehensive food waste policy

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Events/parties not allowed

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Renewable energy source - solar

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • Lake Tekapo YHA
  • YHA Hostel Lake Tekapo
  • YHA Lake Tekapo
  • Yha Tekapo Hotel Lake Tekapo
  • YHA Lake Tekapo Hostel
  • YHA Lake Tekapo
  • Haka House Tekapo Tekapo
  • Haka House Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo
  • Haka House Lake Tekapo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-out is available.

Awards & 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.

  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award

National Rating

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

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