Hostel Haka House Queenstown Lakefront (Queenstown, New Zealand)

The hostel staff was highly praised for their friendliness, professionalism, and high level of service. Employees were said to be knowledgeable about the local area and very helpful in arranging day trips and other activities for guests.

Reviewers overwhelmingly enjoyed the hostel’s location on Lake Wakatipu. People enjoyed the great views of the lake and the mountains as well as the hostel’s convenient placement just a short walk from Queenstown.

Visitors said the rooms and common areas were well-maintained and very clean. The communal kitchen in particular was highly appreciated for its large size which allowed multiple people to cook at the same time, as well as the fact that it was very well-stocked.

Many reviewers commented on the free Wi-Fi which was said to be slow at the best of times. Those who require a reliable connection for the duration of their stay may have to rely on their own data network to get any work done.

The hostel is a popular destination for travellers, and large groups bring some noise. Guests noted that thin walls do little to muffle the sounds of noisy stairs, loud doors, and younger tenants staying up late.

Visitors reported that the communal dorm rooms are small and get cramped quickly. Beds and bunks were said to be small and crowded together, with the layout of the rooms leaving very little floor space for multiple people to move about.