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Mountain House

2.0 star property

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A reception area with a glass door, a sign reading "YHA Hostel," and a small building in the background.
Basic Quadruple Room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A kitchen with a long counter, wooden shelves, a stove, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

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84 W Coast Rd, Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury, 7875
  • Place, Historic Village Walk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Brunner
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a fire alarm, and a door to the outside.

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a tropical leaf-patterned bedspread, two towels, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, and a colorful carpet.

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Arthur's Pass National Park

At Mountain House you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Devils Punchbowl Waterfall and Historic Village Walk. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a communal living room and locker space. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Arthur's Pass National Park hostel include Bridal Veil Walk and Temple Basin Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Village Walk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Devils Punchbowl Waterfall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Temple Basin Ski Area - 2 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lake Brunner - 42 min drive - 55.8 km
  • Porters Ski Area - 53 min drive - 81.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Arthur's Pass Cafe & Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Wobbly Kea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Parrot Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wobbly Kea - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Mountain House

Mountain House offers its guests laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Arthur's Pass National Park hostel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Mountain House offers 6 accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. This Arthur's Pass National Park hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 detached shared bathrooms
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 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

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Mountain House Arthurs Pass
Mountain House Arthurs Pass - Hostel Arthur's Pass National Park

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mountain House?

Mountain House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain House?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain House on 2 Jul 2026 start from NZ$129, including 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.

Is parking available at Mountain House?

Yep, Mountain House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mountain House?

No, Mountain House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mountain House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mountain House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mountain House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel with good kitchen space
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, good communication. Good place for a backpacker. The room was a little crowded and dated but clean. Good kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADRIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025