Haka House Franz Josef, Franz Josef
Overview
Providing a sauna, a picnic area, and a garden terrace for added enjoyment, Haka House Franz Josef hostel is located just 5 minutes by foot from Tatare Tunnels Walk Nature Preserve. Offering a car park on site, the hostel is right around the corner from West Coast Wildlife Centre.
Location
Sentinel Rock is 2.5 miles from the Franz Josef hostel, while St James Church is 0.2 miles away.
Notable religious sites in the area include St James Anglican Church, located right at this Franz Josef property.
The accommodation is within easy reach of the nearest bus stop Franz Josef.
Rooms
Equipped with an electric kettle, some rooms also feature complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Furnished with a writing table, some rooms also have a communal kitchen and a kitchenette area.
Eat & Drink
For dinner, guests have the option of dining at Grill N Wok Cafe, located approximately a 5-minute stroll from the hostel, or at Full Of Beans, situated approximately a 5-minute walk away. The Franz Josef accommodation features a shared kitchen for self-catering.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Pool tables
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
- Curtains
Recommended for:
Heli-hike Glacier
Join a guided heli-hike on Franz Josef Glacier, exploring ice caves and crevasses.
Explore Tunnels Walk
Walk through Tatare Tunnels, historic hand-dug tunnels surrounded by native bush.
Visit Wildlife Centre
Tour West Coast Wildlife Centre to see rare kiwi birds and local fauna.
Relax in Hot Pools
Soak at Glacier Hot Pools, surrounded by native forest in a geothermal setting.
Location
Convenient Location
Franz Josef is near Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, and the West Coast Wildlife Centre.
Quiet Neighborhood
The Franz Josef district is a residential area, featuring natural hot pools, hiking trails, and Glacier Country Kayaks.
Local Bites to Try
Alice May, Monsoon Bar & Restaurant, and Snakebite Brewery serve European, Asian, and local New Zealand dishes.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants