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Haka House Wanaka, hotel in Wanaka

Featuring stunning views out to Lake Wanaka and the mountains, Haka House Wanaka offers relaxed and welcoming hostel accommodation.

Great location! It located in the heart of town and 1 min walk to supermarket. The view from the lounge is stunning. You can enjoy the amazing wanaka lake and moutains from the dinning and lounge area.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,443 reviews
Mountain View Backpackers, hotel in Wanaka

Set in Wanaka, 2.2 km from Puzzling World, Mountain View Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

Location
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
385 reviews
Zula Lodge, hotel in Wanaka

Just a 5-minute walk from the Hawea River, Zula Lodge offers private and dormitory-style rooms. Guests enjoy access to a shared kitchen, lounge and BBQ areas.

good rooms and beds. Overall good.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
160 reviews
The Brownston Hostel, hotel in Wanaka

Featuring a terrace, The Brownston Hostel is set in Wanaka in the Otago region, 2.5 km from Puzzling World and 1.9 km from The Wanaka Tree.

The rooms are spacious and feel cozy. The kitchen is well stocked and massiv. Also everything was super clean during my 4 nights there.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
552 reviews
Adventure Wanaka Hostel, hotel in Wanaka

Set in Wanaka, 2.3 km from Puzzling World, Adventure Wanaka Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and a garden. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 1.9 km of The Wanaka Tree.

The facilities were amazing, and the beds were comfortable and clean. An awesome property in the middle of town, would definitely suggest staying
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
393 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 393 reviews
    It was a pleasant stay and Jjen (not sure of spelling) was very helpful and kind. The first night came with a rough morning because of all the people going in and out of the door right by my head very early in the morning (fresh powder!) Not the hostels fault I know, but hard to sleep. But Jjen switched me to a room further down and it was loads better. The kitchen was very busy most of the time so I didn't cook there. But it was clean in the morning. It was a great location and nice staff.
    Patti
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 393 reviews
    Great hostel, would definitely recommend, great location for Wanaka!
    Entwistle
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 393 reviews
    Lovely, clean hostel with great kitchen and bathroom facilities. Friendly staff, great location.
    Emma
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 393 reviews
    Best hostel
    Juliette
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £131.20
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,443 reviews
    Good hostel room for 6 people. Comfortable bunk bed with curtain, small shelf and charging ports.
    Darren
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 552 reviews
    Great location. More than adequate facilities for a backpackers, was clean comfortable, we had our own ensuite, there were also communal rooms for tv, to play games, tea and coffee making facilities free. Great value for money, no need to spend extra.
    Shaun
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 552 reviews
    Great location - super close to the supermarket. Kitchen was massive, and kept really clean. Lots of cooking space, as well as eating space. I was in a 3 person bedroom - not bunk beds which was nice. Good wifi, nice staff. It was a nice place to stay for a few days.
    Sarah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £131.20
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,443 reviews
    Great location and views. Well run and organised hostel and felt fairly safe. Handy to supermarket and a zillion eateries. Great to have option of ensuite room. Staff were helpful.
    Jo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £107.69
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,775 reviews
    It's in a great location with a nice bar and restaurant. There's a common living room area and kitchen. The room has a sink and heater. I booked a hostel room, which was significantly cheaper than a hotel room. It was ok for the price, but there are things that could have been better.
    Rachel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £107.69
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,775 reviews
    Great location, lovely staff that do what they can to keep their guests happy. Wifi good. Very clean which makes up for the general run-down state of the lodge/hostel building (as opposed to the lovely main building). Showers surprisingly good with hot water. Cheapest private room of Wanaka that day so yes you get what you pay for.
    maarten
    Group