Eco-certified hostel in Mount Cook with free parking
A sauna, laundry facilities and a library are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a corner/local shop, a TV in a common area and a front desk safe are on-site. All rooms are individually decorated and offer air conditioning and hairdryers.
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook offers 16 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include a shower. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook, you're just a quick walk from Te Wahipounamu. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities. Built in 1982, this luxury hostel has 16 rooms over 2 floors.
Air-conditioned accommodations with living rooms and showers
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Free self-parking
Amenities include a front desk safe, convenience store and laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes a sauna and bicycles to rent
Steps from Te Wahipounamu and 13 minutes on foot from Mount Cook National Park
As a guest of Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook, you'll find a sauna, a library, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a corner/local shop. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Mount Cook hostel.
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Living room
Conveniences
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Multilingual staff
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
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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.
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.
I had a late check in and I forgot to let them know but luckily then left the key with my name on it in an envelop. The place was very clean. It looks new and simple. Staff were nice. I will be back for sure.
I was told that the bed i was about to select had bugs! I had friendly roommates; wouldve been nice to know that i was booked 📖 into a hostel & that I'd be sharing a room with up to 7 other people.
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.
This was rated as a 4 star hotel on hotels. com and on arrival it turned out to be a backpacker hostel with shared shower and toilet facilities. Not something that was evident when booked. TV didn't tune to channels, no facilities within the room, WiFi was poor and no breakfast available.
The room, however, was clean and well kept but the hostel was noisy.
Left very early, very disappointed.