Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Experience the heart of Queenstown's action-packed vibe at this eco-certified hostel. Come for the adventure; stay for the memories by playing pool or relaxing outdoors.

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March 2026

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April 2026

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished - Haka House Queenstown Lakefront (Queenstown)

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Located in Queenstown City Centre, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront offers a lively atmosphere with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Challenge friends to a game of billiards or unwind on the outdoor furniture while taking advantage of self parking, express check-out, luggage storage and smoke-free premises.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry
Housekeeping

￥14,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 1 - Apr 2

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 3 Bed Dorm

Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

Sleeps 1

Single Room

Sleeps 1

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Lake View

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Lake view
19 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

17 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Single Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Netflix

Digital channels

7 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Private Twin

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Netflix

8 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

Lake view
17 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 3 Bed dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

6 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

King Room Lake View

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Lake view
12 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Entire 6 Bed Dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Daily housekeeping

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

King Room Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Lake view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

Sleeps 1

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm (shared Bathroom)

Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm (shared Bathroom)

Sleeps 1

King Room Ensuite Lake view

Sleeps 2

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm With Lake View

Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Lake View

Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Dorm Ensuite

Sleeps 1

Economy Twin Room - Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2

Entire 6 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 6

King Room Ensuite - Lake View Balcony

Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Queenstown City Centre, a neighborhood in Queenstown, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront is near the airport and near the beach. TSS Earnslaw Steamship and The Remarkables Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Frankton Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Queenstown Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Queenstown travel guide

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9300, Queenstown, 88-90 Lake Esplanade

What's nearby

TSS Earnslaw Steamship
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kiwi and Birdlife Park
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Queenstown Mall
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Skyline Queenstown
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Skycity Queenstown Casino
12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
15 min drive

Restaurants

Smiths Craft Beer House
11 min walk
Heritage Queenstown
9 min walk
Saigon Kingdom
9 min walk
Finz
9 min walk
Mrs. Ferg Beach Street
10 min walk

About this property

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Hostel near TSS Earnslaw Steamship

Located close to Queenstown Gardens and Skycity Queenstown Casino, Haka House Queenstown Lakefront provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and outdoor furniture
A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
A billiards/pool table and laundry services

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Laundry

￥17,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 1 - Apr 2

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Onsite parking available only on request
Self 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
Smoking not allowed

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Self parking fee: NZD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 onsite parking

This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Queenstown Lakefront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront on Apr 1, 2026 start from ￥12,566, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Haka House Queenstown Lakefront located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of TSS Earnslaw Steamship, Skycity Queenstown Casino, and Queenstown Mall. Queenstown Gardens and Frankton Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Haka House Queenstown Lakefront Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Jan 27, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was great, the washrooms and kitchen were clean and staff was very friendly and on point.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Jan 4, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Overall nice spot, nice staff and good location

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Nov 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved our stay, amazing location and comfy beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sobia

Jan 6, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

staff was good. room was ok

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kurumi

Jan 28, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Room and shre space are clean! It was a bit difficult to sleep because loud other person sound and door closed sounds

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Henriette

Mar 23, 2025

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

Monaliza

May 2, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Oct 4, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Sep 15, 2024

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

A great backpackers! Beds were comfortable and had a privacy curtain.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Apr 2, 2024

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

Fantastic location, easy walk to town centre and beautiful views across the lake. Modern clean rooms and helpful staff. Kitchen set up was awesome - so much great equipment and storage facilities.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hagsin

Feb 24, 2025

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

Very comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Mar 17, 2024

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

Haka great

Excellent staff! Really helpfull, kind and service minded.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daanesh

Nov 2, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Ikshu

Jan 2, 2025

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

8/10 Good

JS

Mar 23, 2024

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

Worth a stay!

Comfortable bed and great having the curtain on the bed. Tiny room for 3 beds - tough to have 2 people sorting out kit let alone 3! Shower fans need a clean but overall great place to stay. Lovely outlook!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Dec 2, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 1, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room and bed was nice. Lockers in my room didn't open enough to get my backbag inside. Showers were quite dirty in the evenings so take your shower during the day.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann

Dec 26, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 19, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Oct 28, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Nice and warm stay!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kara

Feb 11, 2026

Liked: Amenities

Room was ok. Loud music at patio along with being on a busy street. No elevator until going up first flight of stairs. Will look for other options for Queenstown next time.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

megan

Sep 4, 2025

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

Great location, value for money, super convenient

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Aug 24, 2025

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

First experience in a hostel and it was great. The staff and Ikene were particularly helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WONG

Sep 30, 2025

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

Super clean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Aug 10, 2025

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

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King Room Ensuite - Lake View Balcony

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