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Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

4.5 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Mount Cook National Park

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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)
Reception
Bicycling
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$447
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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4 Kitchener Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Mount Cook, South Canterbury, 7946
  • Place, Mount Cook National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Female

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 3 bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Laptop workspace
Desk
Living room
Desk chair
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Entire 8 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Living area

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 3-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 10-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 2-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Entire 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 8

About the area

Mount Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook places you steps from Te Wahipounamu and within a 10-minute stroll of Governors Bush Walk Trailhead. Highlights at this hostel include free self-parking and a sauna. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a television in a common area and a vending machine. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Mount Cook hostel include Mount Cook National Park and Lake Pukaki.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Cook National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Governors Bush Walk Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Red Tarns - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Snowline Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mountaineers' Cafe & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sir Edmund Hillary Café & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chamois Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panorama Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Hostel with free parking, near Mount Cook National Park
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook offers its guests a sauna, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook also features a front desk safe and a television in common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Mount Cook hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1982
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook offers 16 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include a shower. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

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
  • 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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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, Mastercard, Eurocard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.

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 parking available at Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook?

Yep, Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook?

As of 14 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook on 10 Jan 2026 start from NZ$447.17, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook?

The closest beach to Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook is Hunts Beach (39.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook?

No, Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook?

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

Are pets allowed at Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook?

No, pets are not allowed.