About this property
Discover Haka House Franz Josef, a welcoming and vibrant hostel nestled in New Zealand's Glacier Country. The hostel features 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Naomi
Switzerland“The staff were absolutely wonderful and accommodating. The lounge was very comfy to stay in after a long day out walking and this hostel had everything you could possibly need...there was even a sauna!” - Su
New Zealand“Staying in a hostel, sharing a room with your adult son, could be a recipe for disaster. But the room at Haka was fabulous - clean, comfortable, quiet. The kitchen and dining facilities looked top notch, although we walked everywhere and ate in...” - Anika
United States“the rooms were amazing! very cozy beds. the bathrooms were nice, but not very clean. i would have enjoyed my stay better if the bathrooms had been more clean for sure.” - Duncan
Canada“Great location, big kitchen and common areas, easy parking, and comfortable bunks. And the highlight, the SAUNA! Very nice way to end a long day hiking.” - Patrycja Canada“Pristine clean,well equipped and affordable! Perfect for solo and group travellers! Highly recommend!”
- Mary Canada“I wish I booked direct and not thru booking com as I have grown very happy with booking”
- Inge United States“The receptionist was very helpful. When i asked about elevator and lower bunk, She put me in a room on the main floor in a bottom bunk and close to a restroom. As a senior, I really appreciate that she was so considerate.”
- Sara New Zealand“It's really clean, the staff do a great job of keeping the kitchen and common area clean. I had a private room and it's very new, comfortable and again, clean.”
- Jiaying
China“Room is compact but with everything needed. Staff is really helpful and let us know how to check road conditions on NZTA.” - Catherine United States“We liked that our room had a window facing the back of the hostel, allowing us to see the greenery. The town is quite small, so places are quite walkable from the hostel. The hostel is also extremely close to the trailhead of the terrace glowworm...”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Guests 17 years or younger are not permitted to stay in dormitory accommodations 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 accommodations 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 ID 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.
