Haka House Wanaka

I had a superb stay here at Haka house in Wanaka,it was excellent. Staff are really friendly especially this one man called Charlie,he's always so polite friendly and willing to help,everytime he spoke to me and when I walked past the receptionist briefly a few times he was really friendly with other visitors too,great person for in your team,keep that up mate! Beds were really comfortable,neat kitchen and found it easy to socialize most of the time which was nice as that's one reason I personally go to hostels when travelling as I love socializing,meeting new people and making new good friends. Very central to things in the town centre of Wanaka too ,really convineint. I Would highly recommend Haka house in Wanaka for anyone needing a place to stay especially for those wanting a hostel or cheap option.

The view of the lake from the common area is absolutely stunning! The room and bathroom were very clean, and having an ensuite bathroom was a big plus compared to other Haka Houses I’ve stayed in. The kitchen is very big with everything needed. The staff were super helpful — they even helped me cancel my booking in Franz Josef and extend my stay for two more nights when the road was closed. I really enjoyed my time here!

Stayed at Haha House in Wanaka and loved it! The hostel has a really nice vibe, and the location is perfect—everything in Wanaka town is easily walkable. The rooms were cozy and comfortable, though the heater was a bit too hot and not adjustable, and the water pressure could be stronger. Parking was a little tricky due to limited spaces and lots of cars, but overall, a fantastic stay and highly recommend for anyone visiting Wanaka!

Not super close to the Richies/Intercity bus stop, but still within a 10-min walk. Room is a bit small, and the curtain on the bed had a stain. On the bright side, the public area facilities are great, the kitchen is big and well equipped. There’s also a supermarket nearby, which is probably the main convenience. For first-timers at Haka House, just a heads-up, the main door needs a password. If the receptionist doesn’t mention it, check your email or look around the wall for any info posted.

Most terrible accommodation stay in my life. We booked a Lake View room, but could barely see the lake—the view is mostly blocked by cars in the carpark and a big red ice cream truck or something. Nothing in the room works: it isn’t a smart TV and the “cast from phone” feature doesn’t work at all. Most importantly, there was no hot water. After a long day all we wanted was a hot shower, but from the moment we checked in there was none. When we called for help, the person on the phone had a bad attitude and showed no care. All he said was “it’s not an emergency,” with no intention to fix the problem or offer any compensation. The bathroom looks and feels like a public toilet. There’s zero soundproofing—you can hear people talking in the hallway and in other rooms. The kitchen is dirty and poorly maintained. I will definitely never come back.

This was perfect for our stay in Wanaka, although I did not know that could not park in front of the hotel with our car unless you paid for it. This was not super clear while booking, because I filtered on car parking available. Nevertheless it was easy to park on the adjoining street. The stay was great, the private room with lake view was beautiful. The room was small, but modern. The common facilities were useful.

Loved this place! Kind friendly staff, lovely facilities and great location. I turned up on the day with no booking and the staff could not have been more helpful with getting me all booked in and helping me choose the right room! -1 for paid parking, seems unnecessary but there is free parking right across the street!

Stayed in a King Ensuite Room with lake view and it was lovely. Very cosy in the winter, well kept, and had everything we needed. Super close to the town centre while still being quiet enough for a great night's sleep. Many thanks to Audrey and her team for their kind service!