Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Mountain hostel in Mount Cook

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December 2025
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January 2026
Nestled in the mountains, Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook offers a serene retreat for travelers. Unwind in the sauna, get some reading done at the library or play a game of billiards by the lobby TV. With laundry facilities and multilingual staff on site, guests appreciate this eco-certified hostel’s convenient amenities.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Sauna
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
CA $363
CA $421 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13

Room options

Showing 17 of 17 rooms
Shower, hair dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hair dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hair dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Female

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hair dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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
Shower, hair dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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
Shower, hair dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 3 bed Dorm

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hair dryer
Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)
Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)
Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Exceptional

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
Shower, hair dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Entire 8 Bed Dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
Interior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Shower, hair dryer

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
Miscellaneous
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Shower, hair dryer

Bed In 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
Miscellaneous
Living area
Shower, hair dryer
Miscellaneous

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
Miscellaneous
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Shower, hair dryer

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
Miscellaneous
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Shower, hair dryer

Bed In 3-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
Miscellaneous
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed In 10-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
Miscellaneous
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Shower, hair dryer

Bed In 2-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
Miscellaneous
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Shower, hair dryer

Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
Miscellaneous
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Bathroom

Entire 8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 8

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About the area

Map
4 Kitchener Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Mount Cook, South Canterbury, 7946

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

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Mount Cook National Park. Guests can enjoy the sauna, and hiking/biking trails, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing are nearby.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1982
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Sauna
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)

More

  • LED light bulbs

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Barclaycard

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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

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

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking and rock climbing. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook also has a sauna.

What's the area around Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook like?

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook is a short 13-minute walk from Mount Cook National Park and 11 minutes' walk from Red Tarns.

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