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Haka House Franz Josef

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

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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

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Quad Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 168 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 105 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Entire 4 Bed Dorm

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬6 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Franz Josef?

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Franz Josef on Jul 18, 2026 start from $53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 64 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 125 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, wonderful staff, and central location with quick access to...everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good spot for a stop in Frans Josef. Staff were very helpful on spots to hike and were to grab a bite to eat
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient to shops and services.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful staff, nice sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with adjoining bath! The sauna was wonderful and the staff so helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was small but very clean and well designed. Perfect location right in town, walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fairly basic accommodation but provides adequate facilities. Well located and no real problems. Being the area it is was a bit expensive but better than other similar option available
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rinosha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to restaurants and supermarket. Staff are friendly. Room was neat and plenty of storage space and charging points.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful and helpful staff. Nice, cosy location. Good parking access. Clean areas
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and well organised hostel. Secure and good rules in place which were respected. Mixed crowd so not entirely full of young backpackers and felt comfortable. Plenty of local parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love this place , starting from checking in to communal areas , amenities, customer service . Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for a couple of nights to break up a long journey. Very clean room, huge bathroom and great facilites/kitchen. Out of hours check in was made very easy too. I would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a convenient location for a visit to the glacier. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy, loved the beds with curtains provided privacy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were great and responsive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Clean and modern room. Generally tidy. Welcoming staff. Good location. Nice common area. Mattress not great, however. Shower facilities were mouldy and air vents clogged with dust. Overall fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hostel we had no issues and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Clement

Nice r
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I shared a 4 bed dorm with my teenage kids. Spot, well designed and all the little things thought of. Kitchen has everything you could need. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room including bathroom was very clean and modern - appears to have been recently remodeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room itself had a few amenities and was generally clean. However, it gets very hot. The only solution is to open the windows and let in potential sandflies, or ask for one of the couple fans available. The bedding has outlines of sweaty bodies and probably should be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mayank

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel accommodation not suitable for families
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ajay Rajan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location, right next to groceries store and restaurants and adventure activities shops. They also have a big common kitchen where you can store and cook your own food. We booked a family private room but basically it's a hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025