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Haka House Franz Josef

4.5 star property
Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier, steps from Our Lady of the Alps

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Lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Quad Room - Ensuite

Quad Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Desk
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Desk
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Desk
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

Haka House Franz Josef places you steps from Our Lady of the Alps and within a short 5-minute stroll of Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a picnic area and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights near this 4.5-property class Franz Josef Glacier hostel include Glacier Hot Pools and Alex Knob.
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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

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Haka House Franz Josef

Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier, steps from Our Lady of the Alps
Haka House Franz Josef offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Haka House Franz Josef also features a picnic area and laundry facilities.

This 4.5-star Franz Josef Glacier hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Haka House Franz Josef offers 38 accommodations. This Franz Josef Glacier hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

YHA Franz Josef Glacier Backpacker
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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Haka House Franz Josef?

Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Franz Josef?

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Franz Josef on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$86.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Haka House Franz Josef?

No, there is no spa at this property. Waiho Hot Tubs is a short 8-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Haka House Franz Josef?

No, Haka House Franz Josef does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Haka House Franz Josef?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Haka House Franz Josef?

No, pets are not allowed.