Haka House Wanaka

5.0 star property
Hostel in Wānaka

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Outdoor dining
Front of property
Fridge, microwave
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

Family Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk chair
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Room Ensuite with Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 4 Bed dorm- Ensuite - Female

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed dorm- Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk chair
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk chair
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 2 Bed dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite (Cabin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

King Room Ensuite with Lake view

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Wānaka

Haka House Wanaka puts you in the heart of Wānaka, within steps of Pembroke Park and Picture Lounge. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a short walk of this 5-property class Wānaka hostel include Gallery Thirty Three and within a 15-minute walk you'll find Wānaka Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 12 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Fig - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Firebird - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wanaka Brew Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Haka House Wanaka

Hostel in Wānaka
As a guest of Haka House Wanaka, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Haka House Wanaka also features laundry facilities, a television in common area, and a microwave 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
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
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 a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Secured self-parking fee: NZD 10 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 on-site 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 on-site 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 all 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

Is parking available at Haka House Wanaka?

Yep, Haka House Wanaka has a secured self car park for NZD 10 per night.

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

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Wanaka on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$153.04, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Haka House Wanaka?

No, Haka House Wanaka does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Haka House Wanaka?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Haka House Wanaka?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Haka House Wanaka?

There isn't one on site, but Wānaka Golf Club is a short 13-minute walk away.