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
8.28.2 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 NZ$89
NZ$89
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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Bed in 6 Bed dorm
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Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
14.00 sq m
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King Room Ensuite
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Heating
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Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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Desk
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9.90 sq m
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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm
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13.00 sq m
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Twin Room - Ensuite
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9.80 sq m
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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female
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14.00 sq m
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12 sq m
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9.90 sq m
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Quad Room - Ensuite
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15.60 sq m
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Bed in 10 Bed Dorm
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King Room - Ensuite - Accessible
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Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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Desk
Laptop workspace
9.90 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Entire 4 Bed Dorm
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14 sq m
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2 Single Bunk Beds
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Bed in 2 Bed Dorm
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8.40 sq m
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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female
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Twin Room - Ensuite
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King Room (shared bathroom)
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King Room Ensuite - Accessible
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King Room Ensuite
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Bed in 10 Bed Dorm
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Quadruple Room With Ensuite
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Bed In 2 Bed Dorm
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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm
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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
At a glance
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Hotel size
38 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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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 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.
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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
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
On-site parking is limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
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 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
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.
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
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.
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
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 8-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools and 4 minutes' walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre.
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Haka House Franz Josef Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Glaciers
Reviews
10/10
Really happy with the room, clean, cosy and well run place.
Steven
1-night trip
10/10
Really great place to stay
Corinne
2-night trip
10/10
This was a great stay. Very clean. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. En-suite was perfect. Good value.
Roxane
1-night trip
10/10
New and clean room, large kitchen, central walking location, and clean bathrooms. All you could ask for!
Brett
2-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 .
Juan-Carlos
4-night trip
10/10
The reception girl is very nice and helpful. Appreciate that. Moden design dorm.
Anne
1-night trip
8/10
was easy to find, walking distance to places. happy with our stay!
Kayla
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
Cecilie Dalgaard
1-night trip
10/10
Great
Wayne
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.
Raphael
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.
navik
1-night trip
10/10
Fantastic location, great accomodations and great atmosphere
Christopher
3-night trip
4/10
Loud, not clean,
Yasmin
2-night trip
10/10
Amazing location and reasonable price
Gemma
1-night trip
6/10
It's ok for a ahort stay in the area
Cesare
2-night trip
8/10
We were cold at night and had to unblock the shower drain but otherwise all good
Hilary
1-night trip
10/10
Besttt in this town! Please keep the price affordable so I will definitely be here again
Natthanun
1-night trip
10/10
Very good facilities for the price, well worth it
Kelly
1-night trip
10/10
friendly and profesdional. Facilities are new and well maintained. Staff gave good guides to sites.
Ning
1-night trip
10/10
Clean, comfortable bed, good kitchen facilities, Franz Josef is small so short walking distance to main street
Peter
1-night trip
10/10
Great spot for exploring the area. Great room & communal facilities. Would recommend
Kate
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!
B
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.
Jan
1-night trip
8/10
Good facilities. Would use again. Spacious kitchen area.
Helen
1-night trip
4/10
Really noisy. Dryer started at 10pm and was finished an hour later but started every 2 minutes for 1 minute the next hour. So only quiet about midnight. it was so loud it was noisy. not even earplugs could block out the sound. really noisy. dryer started at 10pm and was finished an hour later but started every 2 minutes for 1 minute the next hour. then only quiet until midnight. it was so loud that not even earplugs could block out the sound. Furthermore the door to the toilet banged so hard that it could be felt in the bed. so I was woken up every time someone had to use the toilet. But it was clean and the beds/rooms were nice. but there was so much noise that I would never stay there again.