Haka House Franz Josef

4.5 star property
Mountain hostel, steps from Our Lady of the Alps

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Lounge
Shared kitchen facilities
Exterior
Reception
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Haka House Franz Josef is a haven for eco-conscious travelers. With in-room WiFi, unwind on the tranquil terrace or challenge friends to a game of pool at this smoke-free hostel.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited on-site parking
The current price is €47
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul

Room options

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Bed in 6 Bed dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 14.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • 9.90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • 9.80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 14.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

King Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
Desk
  • 9.90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Quad Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • 15.60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 15.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • 9.90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 8.40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

King Room (shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Haka House Franz Josef

Enjoy your visit to Franz Josef Glacier with a stay at Haka House Franz Josef. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hostel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Haast Pass roads south of the Franz Josef Township are closed at 7 PM.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in room

ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • LED light bulbs

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Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 20

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 20 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

YHA Franz Josef Backpacker Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
YHA Franz Josef Backpacker Hostel
YHA Franz Josef Backpacker Franz Josef Glacier
YHA Franz Josef Backpacker
YHA Franz Josef Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
YHA Franz Josef Hostel
YHA Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
YHA Franz Josef
YHA Franz Josef Hostel
Haka House Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
Haka House Franz Josef Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Haka House Franz Josef?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Haka House Franz Josef?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Haka House Franz Josef?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 20.

What is there to do at Haka House Franz Josef and nearby?

Haka House Franz Josef has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Haka House Franz Josef like?

Haka House Franz Josef is a short 4-minute walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 8 minutes' walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

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Haka House Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10

Really great place to stay
2-night trip

10/10

Really happy with the room, clean, cosy and well run place.
1-night trip

8/10

Very noisy all around. Our room by communal bathroom, so door slammed everytime someone used it. Staff helpful and friendly great location
1-night trip

10/10

New and clean room, large kitchen, central walking location, and clean bathrooms. All you could ask for!
2-night trip

8/10

Beds were comfortable, quiet at night. We had workmen making building noise (banging, drilling) outside our room for both afternoons, which was really annoying and hopeless given the cost of the room. Overall, clean and well run, weird having to put our sheets out with the room cost!
2-night trip

8/10

was easy to find, walking distance to places. happy with our stay!
1-night trip

8/10

Nice place to stay . Everything clean and easy going . I didn’t see the staff because no problem at all. I really recommend this place .
4-night trip

10/10

The reception girl is very nice and helpful. Appreciate that. Moden design dorm.
1-night trip

8/10

Comfortable beds, great showers and lounge area, great location. A little sad that the sauna was only open 3 hours
1-night trip

10/10

Great
1-night trip

8/10

The service here was amazing. But the only down side is it's so loud like you can hear everything it could just have been bad luck with the person next to our room.
1-night trip

10/10

Well appointed comfortable dorm with 4 bunk beds, storage, curtains and individually compartmentalized. We were a family of 7 and with kids. Kids had a ball, large expansive kitchen with games section adjourning and the best but is it is a stone's throw away from the town with all the dining options avail.
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing location and reasonable price
1-night trip

6/10

It's ok for a ahort stay in the area
2-night trip

10/10

Very good facilities for the price, well worth it
1-night trip

4/10

Loud, not clean,
2-night trip

8/10

We were cold at night and had to unblock the shower drain but otherwise all good
1-night trip

10/10

Besttt in this town! Please keep the price affordable so I will definitely be here again
1-night trip

10/10

Clean, comfortable bed, good kitchen facilities, Franz Josef is small so short walking distance to main street
1-night trip

10/10

Great spot for exploring the area. Great room & communal facilities. Would recommend
2-night trip

8/10

Friendly staff, the sauna was a bonus and aided recovery after our long hike. a perfect wee stop over, super comfy beds!
1-night trip

10/10

The large rooms were beautifully presented,and had all the features one could want.The hosts were friendly and v obliging.
1-night trip

8/10

Good facilities. Would use again. Spacious kitchen area.
1-night trip

8/10

Great place to stay! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location was great, easy to walk to food, stores, etc. The kitchen facilities had everything you could possibly need. We had a room with a private bathroom, which was nice. The bed was really tight against one wall, making it necessary to climb in through the end, which was not the best. We could hear activity in the men’s bathroom on the other side of our wall, but fortunately it didn’t keep us awake. I would definitely stay here again.
1-night trip

2/10

When we arrived we found that the site had already charged the two nights that we booked. Despite having paid we found the conditions so awful that we did not stay, but easily found a nearby place that was cheaper and much better. I would say that the site and its system borders on unethical
2-night trip