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Haka House Franz Josef

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

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Lounge
Exterior
Reception
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared kitchen facilities

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • 105 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quad Room - Ensuite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room - Ensuite

  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Entire 4 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for King Room (shared bathroom)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room Ensuite - Accessible

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room With Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

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.
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What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

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

4.5-star eco-certified 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. The eco-certified 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Haka House Franz Josef to the airport?

Haka House Franz Josef is 84.7 mi (115-min drive) away from the Hokitika (HKK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Haka House Franz Josef have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Haka House Franz Josef.

Does Haka House Franz Josef offer free breakfast?

Haka House Franz Josef does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haka House Franz Josef?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Haka House Franz Josef?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Haka House Franz Josef?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Haka House Franz Josef have a pool?

Haka House Franz Josef does not have a pool.

Does Haka House Franz Josef have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Haka House Franz Josef to downtown Franz Josef Glacier?

Haka House Franz Josef is 0.2 mi away from Franz Josef Glacier.

Haka House Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 64 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy all around. Our room by communal bathroom, so door slammed everytime someone used it. Staff helpful and friendly great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable, quiet at night. We had workmen making building noise (banging, drilling) outside our room for both afternoons, which was really annoying and hopeless given the cost of the room. Overall, clean and well run, weird having to put our sheets out with the room cost!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay. Very clean. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. En-suite was perfect. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and clean room, large kitchen, central walking location, and clean bathrooms. All you could ask for!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception girl is very nice and helpful. Appreciate that. Moden design dorm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Juan-Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

navik

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEE JANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cecilie Dalgaard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall good

Comfortable beds, great showers and lounge area, great location. A little sad that the sauna was only open 3 hours
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were cold at night and had to unblock the shower drain but otherwise all good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was easy to find, walking distance to places. happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talila, Craigieburn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Traveled with partner
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel.in glacier township

friendly and profesdional. Facilities are new and well maintained. Staff gave good guides to sites.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natthanun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Besttt in this town! Please keep the price affordable so I will definitely be here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024