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Haka House Franz Josef

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

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Quad Room - Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited onsite parking
The price is $78
includes taxes & fees
$68 per night
Dec 6 - Dec 7

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
Desk
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quad Room - Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room - Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • For more details, 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

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 security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.

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

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel.in glacier township
friendly and profesdional. Facilities are new and well maintained. Staff gave good guides to sites.
Ning, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

John, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Besttt in this town! Please keep the price affordable so I will definitely be here again
Natthanun, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I stayed for 4 days and 3 nights, during that time the bathroom facilities were never cleaned despite me raising the issue to staff at reception.They were dirty and quite frankly disgusting. There was no toilet paper until the 4th day so it was lucky I had my own stash. No soap was provided in the bathroom either. Flooding of the bathrooms also seemed an issue. The kitchen facilities were also dirty and never cleaned. On a positive, the room I stayed in was nice and clean.
Alexandra, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at Haka House
Fantastic location, great accomodations and great atmosphere
Christopher, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great stay, great location.
Great place to stay! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location was great, easy to walk to food, stores, etc. The kitchen facilities had everything you could possibly need. We had a room with a private bathroom, which was nice. The bed was really tight against one wall, making it necessary to climb in through the end, which was not the best. We could hear activity in the men’s bathroom on the other side of our wall, but fortunately it didn’t keep us awake. I would definitely stay here again.
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot for exploring the area. Great room & communal facilities. Would recommend
Kate, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Probably one of my favourite hostel stays in the South Island. I stayed in a total of three Haka Houses over my NZ trip, but I think Franz Josef was my favourite. Obviously the location is incredible and proximity to the glacier can't be beat. The kitchen is massive with lots of facilities and storage, the games room/lounge/dining room and movie room are all pretty generously appointed. It also lends itself well to socialisation and I think I unexpectedly made the most pals passing through here (and Arthur's Pass). The front desk staff are really nice and are there from 0800-2000hrs. There was no onsite parking (paid) available due to summer high season but plenty of free street parking available. All Haka Houses I've stayed at have the same bunk style with two AU/NZ electrical sockets as well as a USB-A and USB-C port, plus lockable storage that has the same thing inside (bring a decent-sized lock, I had some tiny ones and had to buy a medium one). This is a great idea. You can charge things while you're away and they're locked up, and if you don't have an international adapter you can use cable only. The privacy curtains are a good touch as well. They also have all had the nice enclosed showers with a detachable showerhead. And bath mats! I also think I had my best hostel sleep here, the beds are decently comfy and I got really lucky with roomies - three other women, none of us snored.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Mostly everything was fine with our stay, except there was no TV. Please connect the TV
Sue, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Another great Haka hostel. Common areas fantastic and large enough to accommodate the number of guests. Beds super comfortable and private. Staff at check in very friendly and helpful. Only minor gripe was no shower mats. There were some small rubbery mats, which I assume we're just for not slip purposes, because they and the surrounding floor were soaked (and freezing!). Would be good to provide floor mats to actually keep the floor dry
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The large rooms were beautifully presented,and had all the features one could want.The hosts were friendly and v obliging.
Jan, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Unfortunately the room we booked was flooded and so moved into a double bunk room with shared bathroom (we booked private en-suite room) Staff were helpful and also gave us the opportunity to cancel but there was no other accommodation available in the town. The manager gave us a part refund and was apologetic about the situation.
Fiona, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Maggie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and reasonable price
Gemma, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good facilities for the price, well worth it
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable bed, good kitchen facilities, Franz Josef is small so short walking distance to main street
Peter, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good facilities. Would use again. Spacious kitchen area.
Helen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fantastic property, clean, super comfortable beds in the family room, lovely ensuite. Just remember your passports for check in. We only had our Canadian driver licenses & it threw a spanner in the works and made check in a nightmare, despite having prepaid for the room.
Fiona, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

post Copland Hike
Friendly staff, the sauna was a bonus and aided recovery after our long hike. a perfect wee stop over, super comfy beds!
B, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Recomendo
Excelente localização, fácil estacionamento, cama confortável e quarto limpo e moderno.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Jonna, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It's ok for a ahort stay in the area
Cesare, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Angelina, 2-night trip
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