Auberges de jeunesse de Côte ouest, Nouvelle-Zélande

Our stay at Haka House Franz Josef was a great experience overall. The property has a lively, social atmosphere that makes it easy to meet fellow travellers, yet it still offers quiet corners for those who prefer downtime. The common areas are spacious and well-kept, with a cozy lounge and kitchen facilities that make self-catering simple. The location is excellent—right in the heart of Franz Josef, within walking distance to cafes, shops, and the glacier activities. The bunk room we stayed in was basic but clean, with comfortable beds but limited storage and stuffy! It’s easy to see why it’s such a popular spot in town.

Short drive to Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier view. Grand et agréable avec refuge pour le parking de voiture juste devant le motel. Sale/pépeau/riz cuisinier/pain fritteur/lait/outils de base pour la cuisson sont fournis. Tout est bon, sauf que les serviettes ne sont pas changées quotidiennement.

Nous sommes arrivés à 9h00 et la propriété était assez sombre. Le bureau de réception avait une note sur la porte indiquant notre engagement de la chambre. Nous avions réservé 2 chambres, mais malheureusement, les deux avaient des bugs (moths) dans elles. Depuis notre arrivée tardive, il n'y avait pas de magasins ou de restaurants ouverts à proximité, pas même de magasins de confort. Nous avons trouvé un bar en ligne qui était annoncé comme étant ouvert jusqu'à 1 h, mais quand nous avons appelé, ils nous ont informé qu'ils se fermaient tôt en raison d'une nuit tranquille. Mais ils ont préparé des chips, des samosas et des rouleaux de printemps, que nous appréciions comme notre seule option pour le dîner. Pour les clients à venir en retard, je recommande vivement de les conseiller d'acheter des aliments à l'avance.

Everything was spot on, unit was beautifully clean and all were very friendly and helpful. Will stay again. Shirley & Richard

I got upgraded to another room so I was thankful for that ! The room smelled a bit (moldish) even though the guests already there had opened the window but by night, it got better. Otherwise, the room was big and had a heater which was really convenient. I was happy to see a sink in the room but it wasn't usable unfortunately. I thought it would have been nice! The kitchen is well equipped, there are books available in the dining room! Emplacement is very good, close to the train station and a few activities.

Ils offrent du lait pour le café. Ils nous ont donné des suggestions sur où explorer. Conduisez facilement à Shanty Town et conduisez 30 minutes à Glow Worm Dell. Il y a des bugs qui volaient dans la chambre, alors que la cuisine/la toilette face au jardin. Aucune alimentation ne se trouve près du lit mais dans la cuisine.

Such a spacious and lovely unit. Had everything that we needed and the spa bath was amazing!

a very nice hotel in franz joseph. the receptionist was kind enough to give us an upgrade as our original rooms were upstairs and there's no lift services. we ended up in a room on the ground level with o lovely fireplace with a microwave and comfy sofa. free parking on the premises itself and we were very happy with our stay there. there's a restaurant just minutes walking distance away but the town is not big so every thing else is just a few minutes drive away.

The room is very costly for motel standard. We have booked the room of 1 double + 1 single only to be told this is for 2 pax! Last minute being asked to top up NZD123 to accommodate 2 kids. The room is dated with basic necessities, hot water run out in the middle of shower and the bed is soft with parts sunk in.

Big room with enough space even for a small family (we were 2 adults). Clean and prepared for self cooking if necessary. From this hotel you reach every location in between Franz Josef by walk!