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Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hostel with fitness center and spa tub

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Chateau Backpacker & Motels in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. This eco-certified hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St James Anglican Church.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a spa tub and a fitness center. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Chateau Backpacker & Motels

8 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 43
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Free parking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Vending machine

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Chateau Backpacker & Motels offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. This Franz Josef Glacier hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers.

  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • No housekeeping
  • Bed sheets not available

Nearby Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Cashless transactions are available

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Backpacker property is rated 3 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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