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Happy Apple Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Motueka

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Terrace/patio
Foosball, table tennis, books
Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Foosball, table tennis, books
Fridge, microwave
Happy Apple Backpackers offers an active atmosphere with greenery. Guests can unwind in the garden, work out in the 24-hour gym, or enjoy table tennis. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and bike rentals, making it ideal for families.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Motueka is home to Happy Apple Backpackers. Tasman Golf Club and Neudorf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit SimPit Technologies and Abel Tasman Paddleboarding.
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500 High St, Motueka, Nelson, 7120

What's nearby

  • SimPit Technologies - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Skydive Abel Tasman - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Motueka District Museum - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 20 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 20 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe Motueka - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Simply Indian - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toad Hall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Happy Apple Backpackers

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Happy Apple Backpackers and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and a computer station
  • A foosball table, a billiards/pool table, and a TV in the lobby
  • Outdoor furniture, an electric bike charging station, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Happy Apple Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: The "Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds" room type is located between 2 shared bathrooms. Guests staying in this room type can expect to hear noise from guest traffic.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel Motueka
Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel
Happy Apple Backpackers Motueka
Happy Apple Backpackers Motueka New Zealand - Nelson-Tasman
Happy Apple Backpackers Motueka
Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Motueka

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Apple Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Apple Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Apple Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Happy Apple Backpackers located?

Situated in Motueka, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of SimPit Technologies, Skydive Abel Tasman, and Motueka District Museum. Tasman Golf Club and Kina Peninsula are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Happy Apple Backpackers Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Harwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice backpackers hostel. The rooms were well put together and warm during the winter. Lots of space in the kitchen and lounge and bathrooms are being renovated. Staff were really helpful and hospitable - I'd stay here again, for sure. One of the most comfortable places I have stayed on my trip through NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, hot showers ,good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equiped, well located.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my 16days here, felt relaxed enough around the place. All the staff do an awesome job making Happy Apple a great place, Thank you from James
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA ROSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An ok hostel with a nice ordoor area. The kitchen was quite dirty but the bathrooms were ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly nice atmosphere
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean bedding & towels. Nice pillow!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of space to socialise in. Staff helpful. Door security to get in. Kelly was very helpful. I think that was correct name.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late check in was made available to us using a no contact check in. Facility was very nice. Staff answered the phone in a timely manner anytime we called with questions. Rooms were nice and tidy with comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I liked is you can't enter the property so easily because there's a gate/door with a code
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
War okay. Stuhl im Zimmer wäre toll gewesen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Romy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist wirklich Basic.Die Kühlschränke vollgestopft,verschimmelt.Bad ok und sauber.Ich wurde von einer Kakerlake begrüßt,welche umgehend beseitigt wurde. Das Café nebenan ist toll!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Wan Theng

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
There are people who stay there permanently, thus it felt more crowded than expected. Expect it to be way busier in summer months with the perms tourists. Had irresponsible people who didn't clean up their dishes and left it in the sink, food left untouched (for god knows how long) in the microwave toaster.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the social area and layout.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ah Peng

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I left the property after 30 mins and look for another one . The room smell. Tower is not provided until requested. It should not promoted to travellers who are not backpackers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bede

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family friendly backpackers. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great games entertainment area. Kitchen felt dirty. Rooms & kitchen need a refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Emma

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

Bo inte här

Till att börja med fick vi vänta på hostelvärden i en halvtimme för att checka in, trots att vi kom inom ramarna av check-in-tiden. Vårt dubbelrum liknade en fängelsecell, saknade avlastningsytor och kändes inte heller rent. Det gemensamma köket var smutsigt och kaosartat och kylarna var rent av äckliga. Vi fick inte heller checka ut i fred, utan femton minuter före utcheckningstiden stormade städpersonal in i rummet och började bädda ur sängarna, trots att både vi och våra tillhörigheter fortfarande var kvar i rummet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

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