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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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Cozy living room with a fireplace, dining area, and comfortable seating.
Set amidst lush greenery, this building features a unique architectural style with a sloped roof and double doors.
Water cascades from a stone spout amidst lush greenery and natural surroundings.
Relax in a stylish space with two comfortable chairs, a small table, and a cozy ottoman.
Relax in a serene space with a large bed, wooden desk, and stunning views of lush greenery.
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

8.4 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 onsite parking
The current price is $47
$55 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 14.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Desk
  • 9.90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Desk
  • 9.80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 14.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Quad Room - Ensuite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Desk
  • 15.60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 15.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk chair
Desk
  • 9.90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
  • 8.40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪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-certified hostel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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

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.

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in room
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • LED light bulbs
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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.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out 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 elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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.

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
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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 spots 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

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10

I had a good stay. The staff was friendly. The hostel is well located and the room was warm and nice. But as seems to be the problem in other Haka Houses, the corridor, bathroom and lounge were freezing.
2-night trip

10/10

Really great place to stay
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Very clean, good facilities esp smart tv
1-night trip

10/10

New and clean room, large kitchen, central walking location, and clean bathrooms. All you could ask for!
2-night trip

8/10

Very noisy all around. Our room by communal bathroom, so door slammed everytime someone used it. Staff helpful and friendly great location
1-night trip

2/10

The ablution area was filthy and only one woman's toilet for the whole top floor
2-night trip

6/10

Great location and hostel has huge potential to be so nice.. rooms and bathrooms were clean on arrival but unfortunately they are severely understaffed and can see the affects after a day or two (no toilet paper and kitchen/bathrooms are disgusting). Not a reflection on current staff who were very nice but something management needs to look at.
2-night trip

8/10

was easy to find, walking distance to places. happy with our stay!
1-night trip

8/10

Beds were comfortable, quiet at night. We had workmen making building noise (banging, drilling) outside our room for both afternoons, which was really annoying and hopeless given the cost of the room. Overall, clean and well run, weird having to put our sheets out with the room cost!
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 .
4-night trip

8/10

Comfortable beds, great showers and lounge area, great location. A little sad that the sauna was only open 3 hours
1-night trip

10/10

The reception girl is very nice and helpful. Appreciate that. Moden design dorm.
1-night trip

10/10

Great
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.
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing location and reasonable price
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.
1-night trip

6/10

It's ok for a ahort stay in the area
2-night trip

10/10

Very good facilities for the price, well worth it
1-night trip

10/10

Besttt in this town! Please keep the price affordable so I will definitely be here again
1-night trip

10/10

Clean, comfortable bed, good kitchen facilities, Franz Josef is small so short walking distance to main street
1-night trip

8/10

We were cold at night and had to unblock the shower drain but otherwise all good
1-night trip

4/10

Loud, not clean,
2-night trip

10/10

Great spot for exploring the area. Great room & communal facilities. Would recommend
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!
1-night trip