Set against a backdrop of rainforest and mountain, Haka House Franz Josef Glacier features solar hot water and power, a fully equipped shared kitchen and a guest lounge with satellite TV. Facilities include a sauna. Free unlimited WiFi for guests. Haka House Franz Josef Hostel is a 10-minute drive from the Franz Josef Glacier and a 30-40 minute drive from Fox Glacier. The guest lounge room features a flat-screen TV and DVD player with DVDs. The open-plan lounge/dining area includes a TV room with a large flat-screen TV and multiple DVD's available. A laundry/drying room is also available on-site. Haka House Franz Josef Glacier is a 2019 Winner – Certificate of Excellence (Trip Advisor) and offers backpacker accommodation with a choice of shared or private rooms. All rooms are heated and some have an en suite bathroom.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
4 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Grace
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Bed was comfy, ideal location, personel lights and plug sockets
  • Yannic
    Germany Germany
    Modern interiors. Very clean toilets and bathrooms. Spacious and well appointed kitchen. Sauna every evening.
  • Carla
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean and tidy, spacious kitchen lounge area, with plenty of utensils etc to use. Great bunk set up with each bunk having its own light/ USB ports and privacy curtain and a, storage cupboard for each person.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Haka House Franz Josef
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Haka House Franz Josef takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Haka House Franz Josef in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Haka House Franz Josef

  • Haka House Franz Josef is 200 yards from the centre of Franz Josef. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Haka House Franz Josef is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Haka House Franz Josef offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Billiards

  • The prices at Haka House Franz Josef may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.