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Haka House Lake Tekapo features accommodation in Lake Tekapo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 45 km from Mt. Dobson.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like hiking, skiing and cycling.

One of the best accommodations I've had in NZ! The view from the hostel is absolutely stunning! Everything is clean, the beds have curtains for a little bit more privacy and the store is 2min walk from hostel

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8.7
Fabulous
2,581 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Offering a children's playground, a guest lounge and budget accommodation options, Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation - Guesthouse & Hostel is located in Lake Tekapo. Guests enjoy free on-site parking. Guests enjoy unlimited WiFi per day.

Clean beds, short walk to Tekapo

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8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Lakes Edge Lodge is just a 3-minute drive from Lake Tekapo town centre. A free shuttle service is available to and from Lake Tekapo bus terminal.

The hostel is a 5-minute drive from Church of the Good Shephard and a 14-minute drive from Mt John University Observatory.

Perfect location, friendly staff, huge kitchen and dining area, good bathrooms, clean and comfortable.

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8.4
Very good
1,501 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Situated in Lake Tekapo, 45 km from Mt. Dobson, Stay In Tekapo Backpackers has a garden, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities, as well as free WiFi. All rooms boast a kitchen, a TV with cable channels, and a shared bathroom. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

The manager was very nice and helpful, the location is great

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7.6
Good
485 reviews
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US$34
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: US$125.54
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,582 reviews
    This is essentially a youth hostel with cooking facilities and dining area on ground floor. Location wise it is quite close to reataurants, super markets, etc. Staff are nice but I guess most are inexperienced working holiday visa holders from other countries.
    HONGYU
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$69.75
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,328 reviews
    Very cosy hostel, comfortable and not bunk bed. Easy check in and out. Lovely staff
    Sook Yin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$125.54
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,582 reviews
    One of the cleanest hostels I’ve stayed in. Really nice place to stay to explore Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook. Beautiful location on the lake and in the village, a short walk to everything. The dorm rooms have bunk beds with privacy curtains and charging points with lockers to store your stuff. Great for a few nights stay.
    Lorin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$125.54
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,582 reviews
    This could have been the best hostel I have ever stayed in! Very comfortable, spacious, clean, well deisgned.
    Michal
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$125.54
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,582 reviews
    Everything, best hostel ever! So clever and comfy beds with lots of storage space, you have lot of privacy as well. Beautiful bathrooms, amazing kitchen and other facilities. Luxury!
    Marcela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$134.60
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 485 reviews
    Well located and cheaper than other hostels.
    Matthew
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$94.98
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,501 reviews
    If you are in Tekapo for star gazing and tours are booked out, this is a good location. This busy, well-run, lake front hostel is 1km from the nearest store, so a clear view of the milky way can be seen with the naked eye. Owing to extending my stay, I had two different rooms with comfortable bunk beds but had no noise disturbance in either. This is an excellent location for walkers.
    Noeline
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$105.08
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,910 reviews
    Great location, cheap, tidy, clean
    Lagan Amy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$125.54
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,582 reviews
    Wow the view from the living room is stunning! The dorm room and shared bathrooms were clean and I appreciated the curtains on the bunk beds. The hostel doesn't feel very social but apart from that I enjoyed my short stay.
    Jeniffer
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$69.75
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,328 reviews
    One of the last remaining brillant Backpacker Hostels in NZ! People from all over the world, young in years and young in mind meet and talk and are building up friendships. Simple but functional, comfy beds. And perfectly clean(!), not a matter of course for the very reasonable costs. Thank you very much, Stacy, for your effort and your hospitality!
    Thomas
    Young couple