Haka House Franz Josef
Hostel in Franz Josef / Waiau
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more
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About this hostel
Eco-certified hostel in Franz Josef Glacier
This smoke-free hostel features laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Haka House Franz Josef offers 38 accommodations. This Franz Josef Glacier hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers.
This smoke-free hostel features laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Haka House Franz Josef offers 38 accommodations. This Franz Josef Glacier hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Map of Franz Josef / Waiau
Available Rooms
Quad Room - Ensuite
Beds not specified • 168 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Bed in 10 Bed Dorm
Beds not specified • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Bed in 6 Bed dorm
Beds not specified • 151 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm
Beds not specified • 140 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female
Beds not specified • 151 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
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Ratings and reviews
2.5 / 5.0
friendly and profesdional. Facilities are new and well maintained. Staff gave good guides to sites.
2.5 / 5.0
friendly and profesdional. Facilities are new and well maintained. Staff gave good guides to sites.
2.5 / 5.0
Besttt in this town! Please keep the price affordable so I will definitely be here again
2.5 / 5.0
Besttt in this town! Please keep the price affordable so I will definitely be here again
1.5 / 5.0
It's ok for a ahort stay in the area
1.5 / 5.0
It's ok for a ahort stay in the area
2.0 / 5.0
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.
2.0 / 5.0
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.
2.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location was great, easy to walk to food, stores, etc. The kitchen facilities had everything you could possibly need. We had a room with a private bathroom, which was nice. The bed was really tight against one wall, making it necessary to climb in through the end, which was not the best. We could hear activity in the men’s bathroom on the other side of our wall, but fortunately it didn’t keep us awake. I would definitely stay here again.
2.5 / 5.0
Fantastic location, great accomodations and great atmosphere
2.5 / 5.0
Fantastic location, great accomodations and great atmosphere
2.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location was great, easy to walk to food, stores, etc. The kitchen facilities had everything you could possibly need. We had a room with a private bathroom, which was nice. The bed was really tight against one wall, making it necessary to climb in through the end, which was not the best. We could hear activity in the men’s bathroom on the other side of our wall, but fortunately it didn’t keep us awake. I would definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Great spot for exploring the area. Great room & communal facilities. Would recommend
5.0 / 5.0
Great spot for exploring the area. Great room & communal facilities. Would recommend
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
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
4.0 / 5.0
Mostly everything was fine with our stay, except there was no TV. Please connect the TV
4.0 / 5.0
Mostly everything was fine with our stay, except there was no TV. Please connect the TV
5.0 / 5.0
The large rooms were beautifully presented,and had all the features one could want.The hosts were friendly and v obliging.
5.0 / 5.0
The large rooms were beautifully presented,and had all the features one could want.The hosts were friendly and v obliging.
3.0 / 5.0
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.
3.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing location and reasonable price
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing location and reasonable price
5.0 / 5.0
Very good facilities for the price, well worth it
5.0 / 5.0
Very good facilities for the price, well worth it
5.0 / 5.0
Clean, comfortable bed, good kitchen facilities, Franz Josef is small so short walking distance to main street
5.0 / 5.0
Clean, comfortable bed, good kitchen facilities, Franz Josef is small so short walking distance to main street
4.0 / 5.0
Good facilities. Would use again. Spacious kitchen area.
4.0 / 5.0
Good facilities. Would use again. Spacious kitchen area.
4.0 / 5.0
Fantastic property, clean, super comfortable beds in the family room, lovely ensuite. Just remember your passports for check in. We only had our Canadian driver licenses & it threw a spanner in the works and made check in a nightmare, despite having prepaid for the room.
4.0 / 5.0
Fantastic property, clean, super comfortable beds in the family room, lovely ensuite. Just remember your passports for check in. We only had our Canadian driver licenses & it threw a spanner in the works and made check in a nightmare, despite having prepaid for the room.
2.0 / 5.0
Friendly staff, the sauna was a bonus and aided recovery after our long hike. a perfect wee stop over, super comfy beds!
2.0 / 5.0
Friendly staff, the sauna was a bonus and aided recovery after our long hike. a perfect wee stop over, super comfy beds!
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?
The average price for a rental in Franz Josef / Waiau is $203 per night. This rental is $70 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Haka House Franz Josef. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Haka House Franz Josef pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Haka House Franz Josef?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and garden.
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