Haka House Wānaka

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.

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.

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!

Really loved this place, the lounge is amazing and the location is perfect. Lakeside views! A few notes for improvement in case management reads this: a few small things would improve the experience a lot! Somewhere to put your toiletries bag in the bathroom, a shelf in the shower to put your shampoo, dust the bedside shelves, and make some paths in the gravel so that guests can wheel their suitcases to their rooms.

We changed our plans just to stay another night. Dorm rooms are clean, tidy, warm, and well furnished, with their own private bathroom and kitchenette. Shared facilities are modern, spacious, and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Whether you are just passing through or wanting a Basecamp for your South Island adventures, I highly recommend checking out Haka House.

We love the location , only 3 minutes walk to the supermarket. Cooking appliances are more than enough for many users. We booked room for 3 and has own bathroom.The Bunk bed is comfortable,I love the upper bed that has a height ceiling where you can sit with out knocking and the bed curtain is noise proved.

We stayed in a Standard Family Room, which included a double bed and two bunk beds. The room was warm and clean, and all essentials were provided. The shared kitchen and bathroom facilities were also well-maintained, true to the Haka House standards we experienced elsewhere. The location is a standout—right across Lake Wanaka and close to the town centre. However, our room was located in a separate building from the main complex, which meant a bit of a walk to access the kitchen, especially inconvenient during cold evenings. Parking was a bit tight, but there was ample street parking nearby. Overall, a great stay with a few minor caveats.