Haka House Franz Josef

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed in 6 Bed dorm

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room Ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quad Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

When you stay at Haka House Franz Josef in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Our Lady of the Alps and 4 minutes by foot from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. .This eco-certified hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Glacier Hot Pools.

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Haka House Franz Josef

Eco-certified hostel in Franz Josef Glacier
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features a picnic area and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Limited parking is available onsite.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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
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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
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Haka House Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
Haka House Franz Josef Hostel/Backpacker accommodation