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Haka House Franz Josef
3.0 star property

Comfortable eco-certified hostel, walk to Glacier Hot Pools
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Haka House Franz Josef

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Exterior
King Room (Shared Bathroom)
Reception
Bathroom
Sauna

Overview of Haka House Franz Josef

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Popular LocationOur Lady of the Alps2 min walk
  • Popular LocationWestcoast Wildlife Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationGlacier Hot Pools8 min walk
  • AirportHokitika (HKK)118 min drive
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Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
  • 14.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

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Laptop workspace
  • 9.90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

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Heating
  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite

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Heating
Laptop workspace
  • 9.80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Female

Highlights

Heating
  • 14.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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King Room (Shared Bathroom)

King Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quad Room Ensuite

Quad Room Ensuite

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Heating
Laptop workspace
  • 15.60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm

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Heating
  • 15.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Laptop workspace
  • 9.90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

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Heating
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

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Heating
  • 8.40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

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Heating
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

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Heating
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Haka House Franz Josef is in the mountains. Glacier Hot Pools and Alex Knob are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Mapourika and Franz Josef Glacier. Don't miss out on a visit to Westcoast Wildlife Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 4 min walk
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk
  • Alex Knob - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 5 min walk
  • Full of Beans - 4 min walk
  • Snakebite - 5 min walk
  • Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - 6 min walk
  • Blue Ice Cafe - 3 min walk

About this property

Haka House Franz Josef

Eco-certified hostel near Glacier Hot Pools
Located close to Our Lady of the Alps and Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Haka House Franz Josef provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a nature reserve
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Haka House Franz Josef offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Heating

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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night.

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
Safety features at this property include 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 any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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

Is Haka House Franz Josef pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Franz Josef on 22 May 2024 start from NZ$78.73, 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.

How much is parking at Haka House Franz Josef?

Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 20.

Where is Haka House Franz Josef located?

Situated in the mountains, this eco-certified hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Our Lady of the Alps and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Glacier Hot Pools and Alex Knob are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Haka House Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness
I stayed for 4 days and 3 nights, during that time the bathroom facilities were never cleaned despite me raising the issue to staff at reception.They were dirty and quite frankly disgusting. There was no toilet paper until the 4th day so it was lucky I had my own stash. No soap was provided in the bathroom either. Flooding of the bathrooms also seemed an issue. The kitchen facilities were also dirty and never cleaned. On a positive, the room I stayed in was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for exploring the area. Great room & communal facilities. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of my favourite hostel stays in the South Island. I stayed in a total of three Haka Houses over my NZ trip, but I think Franz Josef was my favourite. Obviously the location is incredible and proximity to the glacier can't be beat. The kitchen is massive with lots of facilities and storage, the games room/lounge/dining room and movie room are all pretty generously appointed. It also lends itself well to socialisation and I think I unexpectedly made the most pals passing through here (and Arthur's Pass). The front desk staff are really nice and are there from 0800-2000hrs. There was no onsite parking (paid) available due to summer high season but plenty of free street parking available. All Haka Houses I've stayed at have the same bunk style with two AU/NZ electrical sockets as well as a USB-A and USB-C port, plus lockable storage that has the same thing inside (bring a decent-sized lock, I had some tiny ones and had to buy a medium one). This is a great idea. You can charge things while you're away and they're locked up, and if you don't have an international adapter you can use cable only. The privacy curtains are a good touch as well. They also have all had the nice enclosed showers with a detachable showerhead. And bath mats! I also think I had my best hostel sleep here, the beds are decently comfy and I got really lucky with roomies - three other women, none of us snored.

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good facilities for the price, well worth it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024