Situated Among the Southern Alps, Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook features views of Mount Cook, and is 200 metres from Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. It offers affordable accommodation with a seasonal barbecue area, a self-catering guest kitchen and free access to a sauna room. Guests can choose to stay in a lively dormitory room or in the comfort of a private room. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. Up to 5GB of free WiFi is available for guests. There is a lounge area with a fireplace where guests can enjoy TV programs/movies. Self-service laundry facilities are available. Mt Cook YHA is a 2 minute drive from a variety of dining options in Mount Cook Township. Timaru Airport is a 2.5-hour drive away. You can go walking, mountaineering, kayaking, skiing, boating, scenic flying and stargazing in the surrounding areas. A tour desk can help you plan your day.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maggie
    Australia Australia
    The beds are really improved from the yha branding. The beds are built in and sturdy, with great privacy curtains and shelving.
  • Darkrai246
    Taiwan Taiwan
    It was a good option for a short stay in the national park area, with sufficient kitchen, dining and food storage spaces. The staff were very responsible to clear out all people when an unexpected fire alarm run off.
  • Omar
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean and lots of spaces to find a quiet retreat
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Staff very helpful and friendly. Very clean.
  • Dominique
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely and clean, great location with beautiful surroundings. Lots of space, comfy beds and loved that there was a sauna!
  • Wanda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly staff and easy check in. All facilities were clean and tidy. Excellent room and faboulus view. The sauna was very enjoyable after a day tramping. Excellent value for money, and we look forward to staying there again.
  • Safman
    Australia Australia
    Great location at Mt Cook, clean, well equipped kitchen. Rooms were warm. Sauna was a bonus. Friendly and welcoming staff.
  • Noa
    Israel Israel
    very modern, clean, aesthetic hostel with beautiful view. the kitchen and living room are large, there are enough showers and bathrooms, the room was cozy but a bit small.
  • Mei
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean, organized lodge. Staffs are very helpful and attentive.
  • Chitelo
    Australia Australia
    Loved how close it was to Mt Cook! Such a great stay and loved the kitchen facilities also.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Billiards
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests 17 years or younger are not permitted to stay in dormitory accommodation unless that dormitory is privatised, where all beds are booked in the room and a minimum of one adult is part of the booking party. All guests 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult for any booking and that adult is responsible for actions of all the youths within that booking party.

Please note for bookings of 10 or more guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information, please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook

  • Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook is 200 yards from the centre of Mount Cook Village. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards

  • The prices at Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.