We had such an amazing stay. Great staff, exceptional location and comfortable accommodations to say the least. The main recommendation is to buy groceries before you head into Mount Cook since there's a full kitchen if you want to cook. 10/10 would recommend and definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights here (3 nights in a dorm) and had a great trip. Well located. Newly done rooms with big single beds which had curtains and plenty of plug sockets. The place has just been refurbed so everything felt in good condition. Staff are really friendly. Sauna is a lovely touch. Free tea / coffee / peppermint tea = more nice touches.

A few minor teething problems that can easily be improved: - there are no bins in the rooms - the shower door upstairs didn’t have a lock - more kitchen utensils are needed because when busy, you sometimes had to wait for kitchen stuff - more seating areas are required both for chilling and for eating. People struggled to find a seat at times - the provision of soap dispensers in the showers would be well received, particularly for the price you are paying

Awesome location. Very well maintained. One of the best hostels I have stayed in. The highlight for me is The deck for night view of Mt Cook is incredible.

one of my favourite hostels! I was here 8 years ago and am so pleased it hasn’t changed. it is so cosy and welcoming, I love that it feels like a log cabin In the snowy mountains. The sauna is awesome. it’s super close to good walks. The staff during my stay were lovely. Bed was comfy. kitchen was well appointed. showers were hot and powerful. great stay

parking is a bit crowded but managed to find somewhere. Sadly apparently it is being renovated soon - please please keep the feel of the place the same, keep the cosy log cabin vibe and don’t make it all white and lime green and clinical like other hostels (like Queenstown YHA for example). it doesn’t suit the mountain vibe! this hostel is perfect and doesn’t need much doing to it. It’s my most recommended hostel for sure. I will be gutted if it’s changed too much and loses its magic!

It was the most affordable housing in the area. Considering it was a bed in the 8-bed dormitory room, they made the room as comfortable and functional as possible. Overall the facility was very clean and well maintained. They also have a drying room to dry your clothes after just washing (they have dryers but if you want to hang dry). Also it was very convenient to pay for washer and dryer by scanning QR codes on the machine and by Apple Pay. No need for coins.

The pillow was too high so it was a bit uncomfortable to sleep on. The price for a bed was about the motel room price in other towns but every private room option here near Mt. Cook is expensive so it was still the best option.

Haka House suited us as we wanted to spend our tourist dollars on activities not accommodation and restaurants. The room was small and we had to share bathroom facilities however the price was right for us. We bought groceries in Ashbuton on the way and prepared all meals in their impressive kitchen. There is a small fridge in the room and several in the shared kitchen facility. If you want a little luxury and incredible views of the mountains, the Hermitage Hotel is located within easy walking distance (good coffee and a shop that sells souvenirs and some provisions). Check out the tourist information centre as it’s excellent to learn more about the area. The guy at the front desk organised our helicopter flight up to Mount Cook (exceptional). Highly recommend as long as you are happy to share the facilities.

Haka House has the warm feeling of comraderie and felt almost like being in college again. And that was 50 years ago for this solo traveler. I had not stayed at a hostel in 45 years (in Asia), but I found this to be a very pleasant experience. The facilities are clean and attractive, And you cannot beat the location in this gorgeous mountain valley near Mount Cook, Tasman Lake, and the Hermitage resort, where I splurged for two delicious buffet breakfasts and a dinner at the Alpine Restaurant (which has many vegan food choices). By staying at Haka House, I was able to keep my 2-night lodging cost nearly US$700 less than staying at the Hermitage.

You will need to have a small padlock for the storage bin in the shared bunk-bed rooms.

It was my first time at the hostel. But the room has all the amenities. The beds have individual sockets and USB ports. There is an individual lamp for each bed and curtains for each bed. The cleaning is very good. Excellent location in the village of Mount Cook. Is there parking in front of and next to the hostel? Is there a huge kitchen with all the facilities? There is a common area with a TV and games. Don't forget to bring a padlock, they have lockers. But you need to bring a padlock. The lockers are large and there are USB ports inside the lockers.

Have previously stayed at YHA Mt Cook, and it has undergone a huge upgrade since converting to Haka House. Each dorm room is very practical; each bed has hooks for hanging, curtains for privacy, powerpoints and a lamp and little cubbies for personal items. The lockers are good sizes too. Communal spaces have been redone and there is plenty of space to relax. Staff were accommodating in allowing us to use card to rent towels rather than necessitating cash, given the only ATM at Hermitage Hotel was out of order.

Kitchen can get quite busy as a lot of people cook there at once (given limited eating out options in Mt Cook village). Could do with more tea towels/or ones that are better at drying, as there were only ever wet towels for use. One of the female shower drains was a bit blocked, however it had very good water pressure!

Great lodge in the foot of the Mt Cook with a great view. The place is comfortable in the dorm and the shared space.