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Chateau Backpacker & Motels

2.0 star property
Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier

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Chateau Backpacker & Motels is a serene haven in an eco-certified setting. Visit the spa tub, unwind by the fireplace in the lobby, or get cozy with a book from the library. With free self parking and high-speed WiFi, this charming hostel offers relaxation and connection.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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4 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi

4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel Room | Free WiFi

Motel Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Chateau Backpacker & Motels

Enjoy your visit to Franz Josef Glacier with a stay at Chateau Backpacker & Motels. Guests can enjoy the fitness center, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are nearby. Other highlights include a hot tub, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Chateau Franz Franz Josef Glacier
Chateau Backpacker & Motels Franz Josef Glacier
Chateau Franz Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
Chateau Backpacker & Motels Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Chateau Backpacker & Motels?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Chateau Backpacker & Motels?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chateau Backpacker & Motels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Chateau Backpacker & Motels and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a fitness center and a picnic area. Chateau Backpacker & Motels also has a garden.

What's the area around Chateau Backpacker & Motels like?

Chateau Backpacker & Motels is a short 3-minute walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 7 minutes' walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

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Reviews

Chateau Backpacker & Motels Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Pancakes
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Accommodating Staff; Good Value for Money
Dominic, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really Nice reception, clean room, easy parking
Charlotte, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was so quiet and I was able to get a good rest. Thank you!
Rani, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not clean enough
Anita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cool place to stay for a short visit. Everything is at a walkable distance.

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot to stay in Franz Josef.

We booked an ensuite room for 2 nights and it was perhaps the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on. Chris, the manager, was friendly and helpful, making soup every night which was free for the guests, as was the breakfast of waffles, pancakes, yoghurt, toast and cereals. Great place to stay and great value.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had everything we needed
Gordon, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great price
fraser, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Well priced basic room in good location.

The place is reasonably priced. Bed was comfortable, room was generally clean but fairly rundown. The manager is a very pleasant knowledgeable man who is ver welcoming and vested in giving guests valuable information about hiking, points of interest etc., the shared kitchen facilities were well-equipped and provided everything you would need to prepare a meal.
ELAINE S, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant place to stay, right under the mountain. Free soup and amazing free breakfast every morning. Lovely atmosphere all handled by the superstar owner/manager/bed maker, Chris. We loved it.
Cherith, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Whilst Chris who runs the accommodation is a nice, friendly guy, the whole property is in desperate need of some TLC and a good clean from top to bottom.
Lawrence, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good little base for exploring Franz Josef with free soup and breakfast. The studio was quite spacious but a little dated. The bed was comfortable, however.
Amy, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

more suitable for backpackers.

my overall experience wasn't that good as we arrived in the area the whole area went shot down because of the hurricane;however, this accommodation is more suitable for backpackers .

8/10 Very good

Stayed in “Deluxe” private room - basically an old motel room, but had microwave, coffee machine, toaster, kitchenette. Manager very helpful, said every guest has towels & sheets provided (info on website was wrong) Not providing free breakfast or soup as stated on website, but Chateau is close to great cafes & bars. Washing machine & dryer worked well - place needs a fix up & paint.
Jane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

everything was great! nice and comfortable room. from the room you can see the mountain. kitchen have all you need for cooking. breakfast was nice and simple - crepe, tost with butter and jam, and cornflaks. The place close to resturants. the guy that work in the reception was super nice and helpful. thanks
shani, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Adequate budget accommodation

This place was adequate for our two-night stay. Strong backpacker vibe, with free breakfast (waffles, cereal, toast) and evening soup. Helpful staff. The location was great. The room itself was dated and pretty small. I'd say this is a case of you get what you pay for. It was very affordable and great if you're looking to connect with other travelers, but I think I would personally spring for a place a bit more modern with more amenities next time.
Emily, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a nice hostel with friendly staff. Some younger people stayed up past the quiet time, drank and partied. The electric socket made some noise next to my bed. Other than that no complaints. Cheap with free breakfast and soup for dinner.
Matt, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was we expected from previous reviews. The motel room was smaller than expected. There were no places to hang clothes
Malcolm, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

I liked that there was free hot soup in the evenings and a free breakfast. We arrived an hour early but weren't allowed to check-in. Also the rooms were not clean, there were bed bugs, the hot water tap wasn't functional and there were spiders in the room. I probably would look for a cleaner accomodation next time.
Mrinali, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really good size private room with comfortable bed which also had a mini fridge and little sofa. Decent bathroom. Staff were friendly and helpful. Free parking on site. Two good size kitchens and plenty of communal space but no atmosphere really so not great for solo travellers. Would not recommend using the hot tub - was filthy. Disappointed with laundry facilities - washing machine didn’t drain properly leaving my clothes soaking, dryer did not dry fully, and one of my T-shirts was stolen from the clothesline.
Callum, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful staff.
Sunset from deck
Beautiful location
Joan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious clean room. Great kitchen area. It was wonderfully comfortable.
Greg, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

객실은 깨끗하고 직원도 친절했으나 욕실에 내려오는 샤워호스가 없어서 불편했고, 무슨 이유에서인지 숙박요금이 두번 결제되는 문제가 발생해서 해결을 요구중에 있으나 아직 개선되지 않고 있음.
peter'pool
SANG HYUK, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Insalubre. Inhabitable. C'est sale et très mal entretenu. Oui, il y a 2 cuisines mais les ronds de cuisson fonctionnent à moitié, poêle et casseroles en mauvais état. Ça sent le vieux gras. Les matelas trop mous et les couvertures de lit du siècle dernier. Le réceptionniste est gentil mais, le pauvre, que peut-il faire.
Annie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Schöne Atmosphäre und sehr hilfsbereiter und netter Besitzer.
Marion, 2-night trip