About this property
Discover Haka House Franz Josef, a welcoming and vibrant hostel nestled in New Zealand's Glacier Country. The hostel boasts a spirited, genuine, and down-to-earth atmosphere that calls to free-spirited and curious travelers alike. Nature lovers and adventure-seekers will feel right at home at Haka House Franz Josef, with easy access to the stunning Westland Tai Poutine National Park, where lush rainforest and majestic snow-capped peaks await. The hostel's great location makes it easy for guests to experience the magic of Glacier Country, from nature walks to exhilarating Heli-hikes. After exploring, guests can retreat to warm, cozy private rooms and comfortable, fully equipped shared spaces.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 single bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
4 single beds | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
4 bunk beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Apurva
India“Nice clean rooms, good location and decent common facilities.”- Mlb
France“The hostel located in the town center, clean and quiet. Staff is very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend the place. I spent only one night but would come back to the same place if I had too.” - Joshua
Australia“Great location, friendly staff and clean and tidy facilities.” - Henry
United Kingdom“Everything was pretty great, it was quiet season so not many other guests, staff did a cozy movie night anyway. Sauna was a bonus.” - Janet
New Zealand“Location is great. Self check-in was easy but could have been more visible. Room was warm and quiet which is exceptional when staying in such a shared environment. Saw kea on the street in the morning so happy” - Yann
United States“Haka House Franz Josef was a cozy and welcoming place to stay. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the shared kitchen was well-equipped and convenient for cooking. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the location was perfect—close to the...” - Christopher United Kingdom“Had an excellent stay here. Incredibly clean, comfortable beds, great facilities. The sauna was big and clean - a real bonus during the stay!”
- Budsaya
Thailand“Check-in was very smooth, even though we arrived late it was no problem at all. The location is excellent, just a short walk to the helicopter tour, which was super convenient for us. My mom especially loved the kitchen; it’s well-equipped with...” - Lily Australia“This was the best place we stayed in. Spacious for a backpackers. Staff were so lovely. Ideal location as well.”
- Powell New Zealand“Awesome value for my money. I got my a room with my own private bathroom and it was fantastic. Shower had awesome pressure and bathroom had plenty of space. Bed was comfortable and the pillows were brilliant”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests 17 years or younger are not permitted to stay in dormitory accommodation unless that dormitory is private, where all beds are booked in the room and a minimum of one adult is part of the booking party. All guests 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult for any booking and that adult is responsible for actions of all the youths within that booking party.
Please note for bookings of 10 or more guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information, please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note due to limited availability at the time of booking, multi-share accommodation for two or more guests may be provided in separate rooms. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking form.
Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
