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Haka House Franz Josef

3.0 star property
Comfortable eco-certified hostel, walk to Our Lady of the Alps

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Exterior
Reception
Sauna
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Popular LocationOur Lady of the Alps2 min walk
  • Popular LocationWestcoast Wildlife Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationGlacier Hot Pools8 min walk
  • AirportHokitika (HKK)118 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
  • 14.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 9.90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 9.80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Female

Highlights

Heating
  • 14.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quad Room Ensuite

Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 15.60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
  • 15.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 9.90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
  • 8.40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

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Heating
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

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Heating
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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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 eco-friendly 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 within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Franz Josef Glacier hostel include Glacier Hot Pools and Lake Mapourika.
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What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 4 min walk
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk
  • Alex Knob - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 5 min walk
  • Full of Beans - 4 min walk
  • Snakebite - 5 min walk
  • Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - 6 min walk
  • Blue Ice Cafe - 3 min walk

About this property

Haka House Franz Josef

Comfortable eco-certified hostel, walk to Our Lady of the Alps
As a guest of Haka House Franz Josef, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-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.

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, Spanish

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

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Heating

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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night.

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
Safety features at this property include 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. 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

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Franz Josef on 6 June 2024 start from AU$70.98, 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.

Haka House Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mostly everything was fine with our stay, except there was no TV. Please connect the TV
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The large rooms were beautifully presented,and had all the features one could want.The hosts were friendly and v obliging.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good facilities for the price, well worth it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed, good kitchen facilities, Franz Josef is small so short walking distance to main street
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities. Would use again. Spacious kitchen area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property, clean, super comfortable beds in the family room, lovely ensuite. Just remember your passports for check in. We only had our Canadian driver licenses & it threw a spanner in the works and made check in a nightmare, despite having prepaid for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
post Copland Hike
Friendly staff, the sauna was a bonus and aided recovery after our long hike. a perfect wee stop over, super comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top
Auberge de jeunesse vraiment top. Elle a été rénové il y a peu. Elle se trouve près de toutes les commodités.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024