Haka House Franz Josef

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

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Lounge
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Exterior
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 P2,517
P2,895 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6

Room options

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Bed in 6 Bed dorm

Highlights

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

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

Twin Room - Ensuite

Highlights

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

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

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

King Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

Quad Room - Ensuite

Highlights

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

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

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

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 8.40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

King Room (shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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 - 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

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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 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.

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.

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Haka House Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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 .
Juan-Carlos, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Wayne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Raphael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
navik, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at Haka House
Fantastic location, great accomodations and great atmosphere
Christopher, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and reasonable price
Gemma, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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 trip

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

8/10 Very good

Good facilities. Would use again. Spacious kitchen area.
Helen, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Too noisy
Really noisy. Dryer started at 10pm and was finished an hour later but started every 2 minutes for 1 minute the next hour. So only quiet about midnight. it was so loud it was noisy. not even earplugs could block out the sound. really noisy. dryer started at 10pm and was finished an hour later but started every 2 minutes for 1 minute the next hour. then only quiet until midnight. it was so loud that not even earplugs could block out the sound. Furthermore the door to the toilet banged so hard that it could be felt in the bed. so I was woken up every time someone had to use the toilet. But it was clean and the beds/rooms were nice. but there was so much noise that I would never stay there again.
Tanja, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

When we arrived we found that the site had already charged the two nights that we booked. Despite having paid we found the conditions so awful that we did not stay, but easily found a nearby place that was cheaper and much better. I would say that the site and its system borders on unethical
Timothy, 2-night trip

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 trip

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

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

8/10 Very good

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

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 trip