Yha Wanaka
94 Brownston Street , Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand
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Set against the backdrop of awe-inspiring views, Haka House Wanaka is a welcoming hostel that serves as your gateway to discovering the Southern Alps. With scenic wonders like Pembroke Park and Lake Wanaka just moments away, you'll be immersed in nature's beauty. Our contemporary facilities and well-appointed rooms strike the perfect balance between comfort and convenience, ensuring that every guest feels right at home.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Garden
  • Golf Course
  • Skiing
  • Billiards
  • Cycling
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Shared kitchen
  • Adult only
  • On-site parking
  • vending machine
  • 24-hour security
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Picnic Area
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Public transport tickets
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Free face masks
  • Electronic room key
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
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Yha Wanaka
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Wanaka Airport - 5.65 mi
  • Frankton Airport - 29.54 mi

Museums

  • Wanaka Transport and Toy Museum - 437 f
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stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Great location Curtain around bed gives some semblance of privacy
Rooms are somewhat cramped
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Beds were extremely comfortablle.
Noise can travel. It is good that people were quiet and respectful at night though!
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location
Friendly staff
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location of this hostel is perfect. It's close to "downtown" and the lake. There is a fair amount of free parking across the street. They also have a shared van going to the popular Roy's Peak hike twice a day. I liked having an ensuite shared bathroom. There is a fairly decent sized locker area in the room for each bed that you can lock if you bring your own lock. I liked having curtains on the bed for more privacy.
I was assigned a top bunk and there was a skylight above me. In the summer, the sun doesn't set until late so there wasn't a way to make it dark until the sun set. Also, I had to strip my bed and take the sheets to the main lobby area which was not ideal when you are waking up and checking out early while trying to be quiet to those still sleeping. The main hang out areas were really hot during the day with the sun beaming through all the windows in the front. It was too hot to hang out in the building during the daytime.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, cleanliness
Nothing
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Helpful staff. Clean bathroom.
Its website states “Haka House Wanaka offers spacious private rooms that provide extra comfort, complete amenities and ultimate privacy so you can relax and make yourself at home.” A family member and I stayed one evening at Haka House Wanaka in a twin room with ensuite at the end of November 2025. Staff at check-in were helpful, and the facility is within easy walking distance of the lake, shops and restaurants. The $10 per night charge for on-site parking was a surprise, so we parked across the street. The “spacious” private twin room was, in fact, very cramped with zero space between the beds, and minimal space between the beds and the walls. The bathroom was small but clean. While the Haka House website states the room has a desk and chair, the desk was tiny with one stool. While there was a hot water jug, there were no coffee, tea or other supplies in the room. Sleeping was a challenge. A group staying at the hostel talked loudly in front of the facility and close to the private rooms from around midnight until 1:15 a.m., when I asked them to please respect the privacy of other guests. Other loud outside conversations continued until 2:00 a.m. So much for HHW’s “ultimate privacy.” When I checked out, staff apologized and confirmed that, while the hostel has a 10:00 p.m. curfew, it’s not enforced. With no number posted to call staff in a situation like this, how does one request assistance? In conclusion, for a young person looking for a youth hostel experience, Haka House Wanaka could be a pleasant place to stay. Nevertheless, based on my experience, for adults I recommend other accommodation options in Wanaka.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Small but neat rooms, good value for money.
Watch out for bugs
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Super clean and comfortable
NA
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Haka House is a really nice accommodation for the price you pay! With also a good location located in the centre. Luckily we got a free room upgrade to a double room with a private bathroom, which makes this review maybe a bit unfair. However the building was clean, kitchen was big enough and parking is possible at Haka House. You can park on the other side of the road for free which is quite easy.
Nothing… :)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
excellent location walkable to everything and a well stocked kitchen for any one to use/cook in
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Staff was super friendly and very helpful. I booked quite last minute, it was available. I did not realize it was a hostel so it was pretty tiny for our group. Just ok for 1 night.
Shower was small and water was too hot. It was difficult to find mode where water won’t be too hot.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Clean, big kitchen, having clothing lines.
Free parking
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location with large kitchen. And free parking across the street.
Showers were small and wished I had brought my own shampoo/soap as the stuff provided wasn’t great.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The Staff were really friendly ,helpful and polite and I found it easy to socialize most of the time which was nice! The beds were comfortable and I liked the chilling room with the view outside too.
Nothing everything was good
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Good
No
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
The bed.
Lots of things. The employees have so much laundry to keep them busy so they have no time to tidy up the rest of the hostel. Very tight sleeping arrangements. Dirty kitchen. Have to pay to park your vehicle but can park across the street. T
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great location.
The bathroom door doesn’t lock. The staff did not fix it and did not provide a solution.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Easy to locate. Near city center.
The room has kettle but not a mug. Our room was near emergency door whereby people started using it when the main lobby was locked, therefore very noisy and honestly a bit concerning for security reason.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Great location, friendly staff
Sound proof was bad, I woke up in the middle of the night due to the cellphone vibration from the other room… Water running quite small.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable about the hikes in the area. The place was clean and the lounge room was very warm from the fire and comfortable. Has everything you could need.
Nothing!
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Wanaka Airport - 5.65 mi
    • Frankton Airport - 29.54 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Wanaka Transport and Toy Museum - 437 f

    Skiing

      Skiing Show all on map »
      • Waiorau Snow Farm - 8.48 mi
      • Harris Mountains Heli Ski - 32.71 mi

    Attractions/Entertainment

      Zoo Show all on map »
      • Underwater World Aquarium - 32.76 mi

    Other attractions

      Rivers and Lakes Show all on map »
      • Lake Wanaka - 11.79 mi
      • Hester Pinney Waterfall - 25.01 mi
      • Arrow River - 25.21 mi
      • Brides Veil Waterfall - 26.28 mi
      • Shotover River - 32.09 mi
      • Lake Wakatipu - 33.18 mi
      • Fraser River Reserve - 35.49 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Kawarau Suspension Bridge - 24.37 mi
      • AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge - 30.00 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Kiwi Birdlife Park - 32.74 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Puzzling World - 1.34 mi
      • Hawea Domain - 7.84 mi
      • Twin Falls - 11.08 mi
      • Treble Cone - 11.24 mi
      • Captains - 14.29 mi
      • Whitestar - 14.96 mi
      • MacDougals - 15.07 mi
      • Wishbone Falls - 23.02 mi
      • Bridal Veil Falls - 24.30 mi
      • Skippers Canyon - 24.31 mi
      • Rocky Gully - 24.68 mi
      • Meadows Chair - 25.06 mi
      • Coronet Express - 25.11 mi
      • Greengates Express - 25.35 mi
      • Coronet peak Ski-Lift - 25.92 mi
      • Turnbull Thomson Falls - 27.22 mi
      • Coronet Peak - 27.72 mi
      • Alexander McKay Falls - 28.43 mi
      • The Remarkables Ski Area - 28.85 mi
      • The Remarkables - 29.11 mi
      • Queenstown Event Centre - 29.36 mi
      • Heads Leap - 29.52 mi
      • Deer Park Safaris - 30.90 mi
      • Remarkables Ski-Lift - 31.36 mi
      • Walter Peak High Country Farm - 32.57 mi
      • Shotover Canyon Swing - 32.72 mi
      • Skyline Gondola and Luge - 32.74 mi
      • Queenstown Garden - 32.76 mi
      • Skyline Gondola - 32.88 mi
      • Lennox Falls - 32.98 mi
      • Fords Fall - 33.19 mi
      • The Companion Ladder Rapids - 33.28 mi
      • Thresa Falls - 33.53 mi
      • Gilkison Falls - 36.32 mi
      • Gorge Rapids - 37.75 mi
      • Earnscleugh historic tailings reserve - 38.12 mi

Yha Wanaka

94 Brownston Street , Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand