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Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

3.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Front of property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Reception hall
Reception hall

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 3 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6 bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Private Twin

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Lake View

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 3 Bed dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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King Room Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room Lake View

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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King Room Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm (shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm (shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for King Room Ensuite Lake view

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room Ensuite Lake view

  • Sleeps 2

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm With Lake View

  • Sleeps 1

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Lake View

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 4 Dorm Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 4 Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Economy Twin Room - Shared Bathroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Twin Room - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Entire 6 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Entire 6 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for King Room Ensuite - Lake View Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room Ensuite - Lake View Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Hostel in Queenstown, 10-minute walk to TSS Earnslaw Steamship
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.

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 15 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 15 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great modern hostel on the lakefront a short 5 mins from the centre of queenstown. Good rooms and clean hot showers. Comfy lounge with pool table. Parking can be tricky - like most places. A hot tub or sauna would be a great addition to the hostel a day of skiing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nameseus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Arnulfo III

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They asked for my credit card in case any additional charges came up during my stay. However, there were no towels or hair dryer provided, and I was placed in a room with two male guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vilachack, MIDDLETON GRANGE

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monaliza

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good thing in this property, easy to find ,near to places such as restaurant, parks and the view is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jules

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Business traveller
Best
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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