Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel in Queenstown

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ¥10,377
¥12,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

Room options

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Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 bed dorm - Ensuite - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Entire 6 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Digital channels
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 3 Bed dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1

King Room Ensuite Lake view

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Lake View

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm (shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm (shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 3 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm With Lake View

  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Map
9300, Queenstown, 88-90 Lake Esplanade

What's nearby

  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skycity Queenstown Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 9 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pog Mahones - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Kingdom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Atlas Beer Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Eco-certified 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 luggage storage
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
  • Laundry services and outdoor furniture
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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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

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

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

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 Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront on Sep 30, 2025 start from ¥10,377, 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 at Haka House Queenstown Lakefront?

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 eco-certified 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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Reviews

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alexander

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

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

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

Eduardo Arnulfo III

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

10/10 Excellent

Tsz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
環境優美
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

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

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Best
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hagsin

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

Very comfortable

Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayananth

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

8/10 Good

Daanesh

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

Lily

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyeonghee

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

만족합니다

만족합니다
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Judi

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Jiayi

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

4/10 Poor

Kumet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
雑音が聞こえる部屋でした
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hostel. Felt a bit dirty compared to other Haka hostels. Also didn’t have the friendly vibe which I had experienced elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

JS

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

8/10 Good

mamiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
部屋にあるシャワーヘッドが近代的で他のバッパーでは見たことがなく、共用バスルームのシャワーも含め水圧が充分あった。 シャワーカーテンの使い方を知らない人がいるのか、シャワールームの床はびしょ濡れだった。 ウォーターサーバーや給湯器がなくお湯は湯沸かし器で沸かさないといけなかった。 町まで少し歩かないといけないが、湖沿いを散歩しながら行けるので不便だとは思わなかった。町から離れている分静かに過ごせたと思う。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024