• Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating

Featuring stunning views out to Lake Wanaka and the mountains, YHA Wanaka offers relaxed and welcoming hostel accommodation. It features an open-plan living/dining area with a log fire to relax and enjoy the views. Guests can choose to stay in lively dormitory rooms or in the comfort of their own private rooms. The private rooms feature en suite bathrooms. The staff at the tour desk can help with making the most out of your time in Wanaka and can offer a free travel and activity booking service. Guest laundry facilities are available. Wanaka YHA is a 5-minute drive from Puzzling World and a 40-minute drive from Mount Aspiring Ski Fields.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Wanaka, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Darren
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good hostel room for 6 people. Comfortable bunk bed with curtain, small shelf and charging ports.
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Upgraded on arrival due to major works happening at the property - fabulous family room excellent bed !!! Luke the manager was so welcoming ~ very good at his job :)
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room felt modern and clean and it was very ah day to have a fridge in the room.

Property surroundings

Facilities of YHA Wanaka
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

YHA Wanaka takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:30 to 18:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:30 to 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

Mastercard Visa Cash YHA Wanaka accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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 due to limited availability at the time of booking, multi-share accommodation for two or more guests may be provided in separate rooms.

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 YHA Wanaka 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 YHA Wanaka

  • YHA Wanaka is 150 yards from the centre of Wanaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at YHA Wanaka is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • YHA Wanaka offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

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