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Haka House Franz Josef

4.5 star property
Adventure and downtime near Westcoast Wildlife Centre: WiFi for planning hikes and a billiards table for evening fun.

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Haka House Franz Josef offers eco-conscious travelers a genuine retreat surrounded by natural beauty. Guests can connect with in-room WiFi, relax on the peaceful terrace after a day of exploring, or enjoy a friendly game of pool at this smoke-free hostel.

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8.2 out of 10
Very good

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  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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About the neighborhood

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Haka House Franz Josef is in the mountains. Our Lady of the Alps is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Alex Knob. Glacier Hot Pools and Roberts Point are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide
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2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St James Anglican Church
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK)
    115 min drive

Restaurants

  • Full Of Beans Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar
    3 min walk
  • Landing Bar & Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • SnakeBite Brewery
    4 min walk
  • Monsoon Bar
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Property 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 fire extinguisher, 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Franz Josef pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 20.

Where is Haka House Franz Josef located?

Situated in the mountains, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Our Lady of the Alps and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Glacier Hot Pools is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Haka House Franz Josef Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, wonderful staff, and central location with quick access to...everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful staff, nice sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was small but very clean and well designed. Perfect location right in town, walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fairly basic accommodation but provides adequate facilities. Well located and no real problems. Being the area it is was a bit expensive but better than other similar option available
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rinosha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to restaurants and supermarket. Staff are friendly. Room was neat and plenty of storage space and charging points.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful and helpful staff. Nice, cosy location. Good parking access. Clean areas
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for a couple of nights to break up a long journey. Very clean room, huge bathroom and great facilites/kitchen. Out of hours check in was made very easy too. I would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Clean and modern room. Generally tidy. Welcoming staff. Good location. Nice common area. Mattress not great, however. Shower facilities were mouldy and air vents clogged with dust. Overall fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I shared a 4 bed dorm with my teenage kids. Spot, well designed and all the little things thought of. Kitchen has everything you could need. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room itself had a few amenities and was generally clean. However, it gets very hot. The only solution is to open the windows and let in potential sandflies, or ask for one of the couple fans available. The bedding has outlines of sweaty bodies and probably should be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless as was the rest of the facility. The sauna was a nice bonus. Hal’s House keeps Raising the bar. A very good stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities at Haka House were very good. The bunk room was clean and well appointed, particularly liked the design of the bunk beds with shelving, lighting, phone charging and a privacy curtain. The additional storage under the bed and in the adjacent cupboard meant the small room was uncluttered. The bathroom facilities were clean, showers lacked towel hooks and shelving for bits n pieces but there was ample hot water, no timer and good water pressure. The kitchen and dining areas were well appointed. Small thing, there were adequate tea towels but they looked a bit grubby. The Staff were universally helpful and friendly. Overall good value for money - great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good facilities esp smart tv
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little room - a little small but that was to be expected. Bathrooms and room were clean, and there was a sauna and laundry facilities too. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, modern and comfortable stay! Appreciated the TV room, common room with games, a fireplace and lots of seating. The kitchen was well equipped and spacious, my highlight was the sauna which was inside the hostel that was delightful and warmed me after a cold hike. I also loved that my en-suite bathroom had both an extractor fan and heater too which was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a good stay. The staff was friendly. The hostel is well located and the room was warm and nice. But as seems to be the problem in other Haka Houses, the corridor, bathroom and lounge were freezing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed, good kitchen facilities, Franz Josef is small so short walking distance to main street
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay. Very clean. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. En-suite was perfect. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and clean room, large kitchen, central walking location, and clean bathrooms. All you could ask for!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

post Copland Hike

Friendly staff, the sauna was a bonus and aided recovery after our long hike. a perfect wee stop over, super comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cecilie Dalgaard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall good

Comfortable beds, great showers and lounge area, great location. A little sad that the sauna was only open 3 hours
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan-Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay . Everything clean and easy going . I didn’t see the staff because no problem at all. I really recommend this place .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024