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Haka House Franz Josef

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

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

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$100
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun

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Quad Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 6 Bed dorm

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room - Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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King Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Entire 4 Bed Dorm

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

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Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

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Quadruple Room With Ensuite

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

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Twin Room - Ensuite

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King Room Ensuite - Accessible

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King Room (shared bathroom)

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Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

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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

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Haka House Franz Josef

When you stay at Haka House Franz Josef, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Our Lady of the Alps and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

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 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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 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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Reviews

Haka House Franz Josef Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and close to walk for dinner.
Lenore, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location close to shops and testaurants. Staff were excellemt, working with us after a bookimg error. The stay was warm and comfortable, we reslly like the sustainable sjde promoted.
Naomi, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A great stay by the four of us in a four bed (Twin bunks) room with more room in it that I had expected, with a locker each for luggage etc. Plenty of good showers and toilet facilities close to the room, with kitchen and eating facilities near the main hotel entrance. A great value stay with very friendly and helpful staff.
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was small but very clean and well designed. Perfect location right in town, walkable to everything.
Scott, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and helpful staff. Nice, cosy location. Good parking access. Clean areas
Emma, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and well organised hostel. Secure and good rules in place which were respected. Mixed crowd so not entirely full of young backpackers and felt comfortable. Plenty of local parking.
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place , starting from checking in to communal areas , amenities, customer service . Everything was perfect
Muhammad, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good spot for a couple of nights to break up a long journey. Very clean room, huge bathroom and great facilites/kitchen. Out of hours check in was made very easy too. I would definitely recommend staying here
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Tidy, loved the beds with curtains provided privacy
Marie-Therese, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place in a convenient location for a visit to the glacier. Highly recommended
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff were great and responsive
Elle, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Nice r
Clement, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hostel we had no issues and would stay again
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The room itself had a few amenities and was generally clean. However, it gets very hot. The only solution is to open the windows and let in potential sandflies, or ask for one of the couple fans available. The bedding has outlines of sweaty bodies and probably should be replaced.
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I shared a 4 bed dorm with my teenage kids. Spot, well designed and all the little things thought of. Kitchen has everything you could need. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Keri, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Manuel, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really great place to stay
Corinne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

the room including bathroom was very clean and modern - appears to have been recently remodeled.
Nathan, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

First it’s not a hotel as it stated on the booking site it’s a hostel and there was not enough space for our suitcases ,beds are hard as. Just a average place to stay not worth the money paid and had to strip the bed for them
Ian robert, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Hostel accommodation not suitable for families
Mayank, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and great location, right next to groceries store and restaurants and adventure activities shops. They also have a big common kitchen where you can store and cook your own food. We booked a family private room but basically it's a hostel
Ajay Rajan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless as was the rest of the facility. The sauna was a nice bonus. Hal’s House keeps Raising the bar. A very good stay. Highly recommended.
Ofer, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Door didn’t close properly and paid $374 for a small room with no bathroom for 1 night. Massive gouging
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The pillows were terrible. They were made from synthetic material so our heads got really hot. The room was stuffy. No air conditioning and no fly screens on the window.
Melissa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, cosy and well run, highly recommend

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