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Chateau Backpacker & Motels

3.0 star property
Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier

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Lobby sitting area
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Spa
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Spa tub
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $85
includes taxes & fees
$73 per night
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Chateau Backpacker & Motels

Chateau Backpacker & Motels is a great choice for a stay in Franz Josef Glacier. Guests can enjoy the fitness center, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are nearby. Other highlights at this eco-certified hostel include a spa tub, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 43 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

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 15

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited
  • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

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

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Chateau Franz Franz Josef Glacier
Chateau Backpacker & Motels Franz Josef Glacier
Chateau Franz Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
Chateau Backpacker & Motels Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Chateau Backpacker & Motels?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Chateau Backpacker & Motels?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Chateau Backpacker & Motels?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Chateau Backpacker & Motels and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Relax in the spa tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a fitness center and a picnic area. Chateau Backpacker & Motels also has a garden.
What's the area around Chateau Backpacker & Motels like?
Chateau Backpacker & Motels is a short 7-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools and 3 minutes' walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre.

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Adequate budget accommodation
This place was adequate for our two-night stay. Strong backpacker vibe, with free breakfast (waffles, cereal, toast) and evening soup. Helpful staff. The location was great. The room itself was dated and pretty small. I'd say this is a case of you get what you pay for. It was very affordable and great if you're looking to connect with other travelers, but I think I would personally spring for a place a bit more modern with more amenities next time.
Emily, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had everything we needed
Gordon, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

I liked that there was free hot soup in the evenings and a free breakfast. We arrived an hour early but weren't allowed to check-in. Also the rooms were not clean, there were bed bugs, the hot water tap wasn't functional and there were spiders in the room. I probably would look for a cleaner accomodation next time.
Mrinali, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Really good size private room with comfortable bed which also had a mini fridge and little sofa. Decent bathroom. Staff were friendly and helpful. Free parking on site. Two good size kitchens and plenty of communal space but no atmosphere really so not great for solo travellers. Would not recommend using the hot tub - was filthy. Disappointed with laundry facilities - washing machine didn’t drain properly leaving my clothes soaking, dryer did not dry fully, and one of my T-shirts was stolen from the clothesline.
Callum, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

LONG, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was we expected from previous reviews. The motel room was smaller than expected. There were no places to hang clothes
Malcolm, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

everything was great! nice and comfortable room. from the room you can see the mountain. kitchen have all you need for cooking. breakfast was nice and simple - crepe, tost with butter and jam, and cornflaks. The place close to resturants. the guy that work in the reception was super nice and helpful. thanks
shani, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot to stay in Franz Josef.
We booked an ensuite room for 2 nights and it was perhaps the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on. Chris, the manager, was friendly and helpful, making soup every night which was free for the guests, as was the breakfast of waffles, pancakes, yoghurt, toast and cereals. Great place to stay and great value.
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was a nice hostel with friendly staff. Some younger people stayed up past the quiet time, drank and partied. The electric socket made some noise next to my bed. Other than that no complaints. Cheap with free breakfast and soup for dinner.
Matt, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant place to stay, right under the mountain. Free soup and amazing free breakfast every morning. Lovely atmosphere all handled by the superstar owner/manager/bed maker, Chris. We loved it.
Cherith, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rob, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cool place to stay for a short visit. Everything is at a walkable distance.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good little base for exploring Franz Josef with free soup and breakfast. The studio was quite spacious but a little dated. The bed was comfortable, however.
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great price
fraser, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Four night stay
stayed for four nights, the accomodation is conveniently accessible to the centre of Franz Josef. The bed was comfortable and appropriately sized. Breakfast, albeit simple, was provided. Highly recommend for any one thinking of travelling on a budget.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the Hospitality &Staff very informative &helpfull..Awsome Stay looking forward &happily recommend this Motel/Hotel/Backpackers...
Magdalena, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved having the soup on arrival, being able to have a continental breakfast included with pancakes and waffles. We like the undercover walking as it was raining and we were able to load and unload the car without getting too wet. The service was excellent.
rod, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shared kitchen, pancakes included for breakfast and soup for dinner included
David, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

very helpful and obliging owner.great spacious room
Trish, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I am going to say surprised. I was expecting this place to be rough. We had comfortable rooms with shared clean clean washrooms. The staff was very friendly helpful and happy. The chateau was quirky looking but a fun place with interesting people of all ages and nationalities Very close to restaurants bars and
Susan, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Eclectic place
We had a shared bathroom type room the first night and it was super tiny. We upgraded to an en suite which was much more comfortable. Nice to have the free breakfast and soup in the evening. Staff was great
Carol, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

We really enjoyed the free breakfast (pancakes/waffles, cereals, roasts and jams), the number of shared washrooms/showers was limited but we didn’t run into any issues. The hostel is well located, you can easily walk to the grocery store or restaurants.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review