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Happy Apple Backpackers

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel in Motueka

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BBQ/picnic area
Outdoor dining
Front of property
Fridge, microwave
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on-site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
The price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2025

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Cable channels
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
500 High St, Motueka, Nelson, 7120

What's nearby

  • Skydive Abel Tasman - 3 min drive
  • Motueka District Museum - 3 min drive
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 18 min drive
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 25 min drive
  • Marahau Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe Motueka - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chokdee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Smoking Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toad Hall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Happy Apple Backpackers

When visiting Motueka, Happy Apple Backpackers is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Other features include a terrace, a garden and an electric bike charging station.

Languages

English, Indonesian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Please note: The "Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds" room type is located between 2 shared bathrooms. Guests staying in this room type can expect to hear noise from guest traffic.

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

Children

  • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Electric bike charging stations

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 per cent

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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

Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel Motueka
Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel
Happy Apple Backpackers Motueka
Happy Apple Backpackers Motueka New Zealand - Nelson-Tasman
Happy Apple Backpackers Motueka
Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Motueka

Frequently asked questions

Does Happy Apple Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Happy Apple Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Happy Apple Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Happy Apple Backpackers?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Happy Apple Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Happy Apple Backpackers and nearby?
Happy Apple Backpackers has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Happy Apple Backpackers like?
Happy Apple Backpackers is located a short 10-minute walk from SimPit Technologies.

Happy Apple Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing atmosphere.
MARIA ROSA, 3-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely clean bedding & towels. Nice pillow!
Lou, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly nice atmosphere
Ray, 7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the social area and layout.
Matthew, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I left the property after 30 mins and look for another one . The room smell. Tower is not provided until requested. It should not promoted to travellers who are not backpackers.
Ah Peng, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Handy location, friendly staff.
Bede, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great family friendly backpackers. Really enjoyed our stay.
Melanie, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Great games entertainment area. Kitchen felt dirty. Rooms & kitchen need a refurb.
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I like the kitchen and lodge, bathroom, the room is comfortable too, it surprised me in a good way for my first backpacking lodging.
1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A nice place to stay
The room was good as it was away from the main building. The provision of a computer was very handy. The 2.2 kilometres walk to the main part of town was a negative as I had no car.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly. Good vaule. Bed was uncomfortable and was a really hot night...fan would have been awesome.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

only place where youd wanna sleep outside great place great location great friends
TeAranga, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Security and cleanliness top class
Lovley clean room. Bathrooms of high standard. No noise and good kitchen facilites
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great hostel, mattress could be better
+ very nice common areas + good kitchen + helpful staff + good wifi - crappy mattress
Surya, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hostel set up - inc communal space/facilities
Nice hostel with good spaces for eating, relaxing and passing time. Well equipped kitchen and living areas. Grass area, bbqs, parking, info, etc. Hot showers, clean facilities, friendly and diligent staff. Rooms are basic and not well ventilated (mine was a bit hot and damp smelling).
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to fnd
Awesome hospitality and great atmosphere tidy and easy to access facilities
hamlin, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful
An absolutely beautiful relaxing place to stay. Really clean and comfortable.
Denzil, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ana Claudia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ok but no wifi
Clean, big room with a bathroom locked with a key, the owner will tell you "this is your own" but it's not, you'll share it with the room next to yours. The wifi connection is VERY bad. The kitchen is big and clean. Regarding the reception, the woman is smiling but you feel like you disturb her everytime. It's ok for 1 or 2 nights, and if you don't need wifi.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Happy at the Happy Apple
Its welcoming and well run. A little far away from the center of town if your on foot but they provide free bicycles to get around so then its only about 10 mins to the supermarket. Laundry facilities were good, room was clean and the hot tub and gardens are awesome. By arrangement tour busses will stop here to pick you up and drop you back off after a day in the park. No excessive noise after 10pm so good if you have an early start the next day.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stuff was so kind even though we arrived late and gave us nice suggestions. We enjoyed a lot.
Verified Expedia guest review