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Chateau Backpacker & Motels

3.0 star property
Comfortable hostel with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Lobby sitting area
Balcony
Exterior
Twin Room, Ensuite
BBQ/picnic area
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Your area essentials

Map
8 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Popular LocationWestcoast Wildlife Centre3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaiho Hot Tubs7 min walk
  • Popular LocationGlacier Hot Pools7 min walk
  • AirportHokitika (HKK)95 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel Room

Motel Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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4 Bed Dorm

4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

At Chateau Backpacker & Motels you'll be within steps of Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. Highlights at this eco-friendly hostel include free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a library and a terrace. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .In the area of this 3-property class Franz Josef Glacier hostel, you'll find Franz Josef Glacier.
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 4 min walk
  • Full of Beans - 3 min walk
  • Snakebite - 4 min walk
  • Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - 5 min walk
  • Blue Ice Cafe - 2 min walk

About this property

Chateau Backpacker & Motels

Comfortable hostel with fitness centre and Hot tub
Chateau Backpacker & Motels offers its guests Access to hot tub and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the eco-certified Chateau Backpacker & Motels. The hostel can provide limo/town car service and tour/ticket assistance. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Franz Josef Glacier hostel.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Chateau Backpacker & Motels offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. This Franz Josef Glacier hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Chateau Franz Franz Josef Glacier
Chateau Backpacker & Motels Franz Josef Glacier
Chateau Franz Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
Chateau Backpacker & Motels Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Chateau Backpacker & Motels?

Yep, Chateau Backpacker & Motels has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Chateau Backpacker & Motels?

No, there is no spa at this property. Waiho Hot Tubs is a short 7-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chateau Backpacker & Motels?

No, Chateau Backpacker & Motels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chateau Backpacker & Motels?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chateau Backpacker & Motels?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chateau Backpacker & Motels Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 228 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Adequate budget accommodation
This place was adequate for our two-night stay. Strong backpacker vibe, with free breakfast (waffles, cereal, toast) and evening soup. Helpful staff. The location was great. The room itself was dated and pretty small. I'd say this is a case of you get what you pay for. It was very affordable and great if you're looking to connect with other travelers, but I think I would personally spring for a place a bit more modern with more amenities next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Mrinali

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked that there was free hot soup in the evenings and a free breakfast. We arrived an hour early but weren't allowed to check-in. Also the rooms were not clean, there were bed bugs, the hot water tap wasn't functional and there were spiders in the room. I probably would look for a cleaner accomodation next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good size private room with comfortable bed which also had a mini fridge and little sofa. Decent bathroom. Staff were friendly and helpful. Free parking on site. Two good size kitchens and plenty of communal space but no atmosphere really so not great for solo travellers. Would not recommend using the hot tub - was filthy. Disappointed with laundry facilities - washing machine didn’t drain properly leaving my clothes soaking, dryer did not dry fully, and one of my T-shirts was stolen from the clothesline.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

LONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Malcolm, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was we expected from previous reviews. The motel room was smaller than expected. There were no places to hang clothes
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

shani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great! nice and comfortable room. from the room you can see the mountain. kitchen have all you need for cooking. breakfast was nice and simple - crepe, tost with butter and jam, and cornflaks. The place close to resturants. the guy that work in the reception was super nice and helpful. thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot to stay in Franz Josef.
We booked an ensuite room for 2 nights and it was perhaps the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on. Chris, the manager, was friendly and helpful, making soup every night which was free for the guests, as was the breakfast of waffles, pancakes, yoghurt, toast and cereals. Great place to stay and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hostel with friendly staff. Some younger people stayed up past the quiet time, drank and partied. The electric socket made some noise next to my bed. Other than that no complaints. Cheap with free breakfast and soup for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023