Haka House Franz Josef

4.5 star property
4.5-star hostel near Our Lady of the Alps

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Lounge
Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Quad Room - Ensuite

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

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

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

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room

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

Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

King Room Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room (shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier retreat .Your stay at this hostel will put you steps from Our Lady of the Alps and a 5-minute walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Also nearby are Glacier Hot Pools and Alex Knob.

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
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Haka House Franz Josef

4.5-star hostel near Our Lady of the Alps
Haka House Franz Josef offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Haka House Franz Josef also features a picnic area and laundry facilities.

This 4.5-star Franz Josef Glacier hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Haka House Franz Josef offers 38 accommodations. This Franz Josef Glacier hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers.

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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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is 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