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Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

3.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Reception hall
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Front of property
Reception hall

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
88-90 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Queenstown Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Queenstown Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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King Room Lake View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

King Room Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Lake View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 6 bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Lake View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Lake View

  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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King Room Lake View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

King Room Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Entire 6 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Entire 6 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Private Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 3 Bed dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for King Room Ensuite Lake view

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

King Room Ensuite Lake view

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Lake View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Lake View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6 Bed Dorm (shared Bathroom)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm (shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 2 Bed Dorm (shared Bathroom)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm (shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 3 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 3 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 4 Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Bed In 8 Bed Dorm With Lake View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm With Lake View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Twin Room - Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Economy Twin Room - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Entire 6 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Entire 6 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

King Room Ensuite - Lake View Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Eco-certified hostel in Queenstown
Self parking, laundry facilities and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront offers 40 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront, you're just a quick walk from Lake Wakatipu. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Within a 15-minute walk of TSS Earnslaw Steamship and Skycity Queenstown Casino
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront offers its guests a vending machine, ski storage, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Queenstown hostel is smoke free.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (NZD 10 per night)

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: NZD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Lakefront YHA Queenstown
Queenstown Lakefront YHA
Queenstown YHA
YHA Lakefront
YHA Lakefront Backpacker
YHA Lakefront Backpacker Hostel
YHA Lakefront Backpacker Hostel Queenstown
YHA Lakefront Queenstown
YHA Queenstown Lakefront Hostel
YHA Lakefront Hostel
YHA Queenstown Lakefront Hostel
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront Queenstown
Haka House Queenstown Lakefront Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Alwys good….
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henriette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, clean and a well equipped kitchen. Nice staff and fine location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayananth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Sammamish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little pricy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Loved the staff, not so much some of the guests

I have had the opportunity of staying at this Haka House a few times and the staff is always so kind and helpful. The cleanliness is almost impeccable. I must say I did not enjoy my stay in a mixed 8 people dorm as much as the female 4 or mixed 4 or even the 2 person dorm because of the unbelievable lack of respect of so many people concerning night time noise, odours, lack of hygiene, having the sound and notifications on their phones loud all evening and night long. You’d think it was common sense… not for everyone! I would never reserve a 8 person dorm again, I’d rather pay more to have a better chance of having considerate people in my room, especially for long stays. I know this is a guest problem and not at all Haka House’s fault but keep in mind when choosing your room.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiayi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond expectation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ikshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is decent, but I would highly recommend to book atleast 3 months in advance if planning to go to Queenstown. The highlight of this property is the location, its top notch, you get the beautiful lake view and all the activity decks are just on the 5-10 mins of walking distance away and bus stop is just next to the property. So, location wise 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hoi

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krishna Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krishna Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hostel in New Zealand

This is my second time stating here (4 bunk room and 2 bunk room) and I am always very happy with my stay. The rooms are vacuumed everyday, garbage picked up everyday as well, the bathrooms and kitchen are maintained regularly which makes for a comfortable stay. I like the that there are charging ports in every bed as well as curtains for privacy. The only things that I could say were a little less positive was my check in, no one was at the front desk as it was late, the self check in did not find my reservation and I did not have a phone so I could not call the night number so I had to wait quite a while to find someone who could lend me their phone. The second thing is that the laundry went up by 2$ since 9 months ago which I think is an unnecessary raise but I can still understand.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

This is my second time in Haka House Lakefront Queenstown. It’s always a good experience. I stayed in a 4 bed ensuite toilet. The place is very clean and new. Bed is comfortable. They do have a huge kitchen where you can also food with complete kitchen stuff. There is a locker too but you have to provide your own lock. People are so nice and the environment is really friendly. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was hot and opening the window meant too much noise to sleep. Bathroom trash needs emptied more regularly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

odin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daanesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You can’t spell Haka without AK!

AK was the best host and made the stay in Queenstown a joy with his warmth and great suggestions. Property is a pleasant and scenic walk from town yet tranquil - a great balance between the scenery and the scene in this royal town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and felt super safe too. Bathrooms were spotless and felt super clean. Overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minsu

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kumet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KOOKHAN

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and very accomodating. The room was very clean and spacious even with 8 beds. 10/10 would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024