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

8.4 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 $51
$59 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

Room options

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Quad Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Desk
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Desk
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Desk
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Desk
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Desk
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Laptop workspace
Desk
Desk chair
Free WiFi
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Desk
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Laptop workspace
Desk
Desk chair
Free WiFi
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Standard Twin Room

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room With Ensuite

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 4

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room - Ensuite

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2

King Room Ensuite - Accessible

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2

King Room (shared bathroom)

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2

King Room Ensuite

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4

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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

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬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 features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers 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
    • 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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Onsite parking 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% 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

  • Free WiFi (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 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

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 4-minute walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 8 minutes' walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

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