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About the neighborhood
4 Kitchener Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Mount Cook, South Canterbury, 7946
What's nearby
Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Mount Cook National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Kea Point Walk - 9 min drive - 3.3 km
Tasman Lake - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
Restaurants
Old Mountaineers' Cafe, Bar and Restaurant - 13 min walk
About this property
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook
Eco-certified hostel near Mount Cook National Park
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a library, and laundry facilities at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
A billiards/pool table, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning.
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.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Thin carpet in room
Well-lit path to entrance
More
1 building
2 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 1982
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
More
Air conditioning
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
LED lighting
Living room
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
Mount Cook YHA
YHA Hostel Mount Cook
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook Hostel
YHA Mt Cook Hostel
YHA Cook Hostel
YHA Aoraki Cook Hostel
YHA Cook
YHA Aoraki Cook
Yha Mt. Cook Hotel Village
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook New Zealand/Mt. Village
YHA Aoraki Mt Cook Backpacker
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook Mount Cook
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook located?
Situated in a national park, this eco-certified hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Mount Cook National Park. Governors Bush Walk Trailhead and Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center are also within 15 minutes.
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Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 82 reviews
10 - Excellent
49
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 82 reviews
8 - Good
22
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 82 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
4 - Poor
2
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
All you really need. The area around the location is so exceptional you will not be inside much at all.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10
Perfect alpine place to stay. Very clean, warm and comfortable.
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Great view from the room.
Yoonju
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
I loved my stay at Haka house Mt cook! I stayed in an 8 bed dorm room and found it to be very comfortable. The lockers were big and beds felt really private. Clean shower rooms and toilets. Kitchen was well equipped. The views right outside are absolutely stunning!
Zoe Elizabeth
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
Very nice hostel in a wonderful location. Everything in Mount Cook Villaga is walking distance... no need for a vehicle when there. Property is very well kept and staff are present for most of the day. Everything you could need at your finger tips.
Thomas
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10
The environment is very nice and the service is great.
Wei
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
The Hana House is very nice and the staff works hard to keep it very clean.
Glenn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Very good
Joam
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
It was clean and the location was good
SHUNSUKE
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10
Location wad very good
Stuart
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
Excellent place to stay in Aoraki Mt Cook Nat'l Park with beautiful views and plenty of amenities. We appreciated the on site laundry, lounge areas, and the sauna!
Dining options are limited in the park (~3 restaurants). Even though they're all good, you may want to plan ahead and bring groceries to take advantage of the communal kitchen area at the hostel.
Helpful and friendly staff keep everything clean and tidy. We loved our experience here!
Dustin
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10
Fantastic! Clean!
Jayr
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Cool environment. 300 dollars US a bit steep for no bathroom in room. Pretty place for a hostel. NOT WORTH $300!
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Easy access to most hiking area, amenities clean and comfortable, friendly staff, affordable. The noise level is way too much though. It's expected on shared rooms/ accomodations, however, banging of doors and conversations of the next door occupants can still be heard past 11pm.
Dolor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Hostel itself is very clean, excellent staff, workable kitchen, etc. The only down side is that it’s a short drive or a long walk to most trailheads & of course any other loud/inconsiderate guests. The place is great though!
Kristen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Newer and larger building compared to the Queenstown location we stayed at! Really comfy mattresses and the rooms had a mini fridge and plenty of hooks and hangers. The kitchen was very large and the hostel was very clean. Walls are a bit then but no issues with ear plugs!
Natasha
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
4/10
The cost is very high for what you get, suggest looking around at local motels instead. Stayed two nights, one morning and one night there was no hot water for showers or washing up.
Ella
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
There were really clean and modern kitchen and lounge. But it’s a bit pity that the dryer place didn’t work well when I stayed.
Chihiro
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
so good
yeong shin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Location is wonderful. There are no many options for budget travelers around Mt Cook. Yet it is worth to visit. Staff are friendly. Price are competitive.
SHASHA
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10
Room description was inaccurate- there was zero air conditioning available in the rooms. The only option were fans/heaters that did not work properly, or open the windows which resulted in freezing temperatures overnight. Bathrooms got incredibly dirty quickly in the mornings, but overall stay was ok with a great location and a good restaurant next door.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Good location. A little bit noisy, we can hear someone is taking from the room nearby.
CHING TING
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10
Good
Attila
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10
Clean and seemed to be well managed. Stayed two nights in an 8 bed dorm. Deducted one star as the internet wasn't working for a few hours the first morning.
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10
Overall stay was acceptable. It was easy to get there, lots of available parking space and cooking facilities were adequate. However, there was no hot water for showering on our first night and it is abit noisy with people walking around. Not sure if the hot water ran out on the first night as the place was fully booked (we showered around 8pm). We intentionally showered earlier on the second night (arnd 6pm) and there was no issue. We might have been unlucky with the water heating but would recommend to shower earlier, esp if you’re intending to stay in the winter.