Situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, with views of the lake and Remarkables mountain range, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront features a fully equipped shared kitchen and a drying room for ski equipment. Just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown, this hostel is a 30-minute drive to the Remarkables Ski Field. Queenstown Lakefront YHA Hostel is a 25-minute drive from Coronet Peak. The spacious common areas offer stunning lake views and a fireplace. Guests enjoy free use of the BBQ area, plus free movies, and board games. Private rooms are available, along with shared dormitory accommodation. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities and all bed linen is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Queenstown, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ben
    Australia Australia
    Very clean hostel. Massive kitchen and common areas. Right on the lake with beautiful views. Very short easy walk into town. Bunk beds were as per the photos, little pods, very comfy with power sockets etc. Great find!
  • Christina
    Australia Australia
    Clean, right across the road from the lake and easy to get into town. Loved how easy it was to check in and check out. Would defs come back again.
  • Tim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was funky, clean, well set out, the location was awesome and the staff was great, beds were comfy. We had a great time. Loved the puzzle in the lounge!

Property surroundings

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Facilities of Haka House Queenstown Lakefront
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Beachfront
Bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
  • Skiing
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.
    Reception services
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Adult only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Lift
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Haka House Queenstown Lakefront takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 23:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please contact the YHA by email or phone at least 24 hours prior to your arrival. Contact details can be found on your confirmation, please note late arrivals credit card may be charged prior to arrival.

    WiFi is Free and limited to 2GB per day for all guests.

    Guests aged 17 years or younger are not permitted to stay in dormitory accommodation unless that dormitory is private; where all beds are booked in the room and a minimum of one responsible adult is part of the booking party. All guests aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult for any booking and that adult is responsible for actions of all the youths within that booking party. Please contact the property direct for further information.

    Please note due to limited availability at the time of booking, multi-share accommodation for two or more guests may be provided in separate rooms.

    Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Haka House Queenstown Lakefront in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

    • Haka House Queenstown Lakefront is 0.7 miles from the centre of Queenstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Haka House Queenstown Lakefront offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Skiing
      • Beachfront
      • Beach