Chateau Backpacker & Motels

Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier

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Dates

November 2025

25

December 2025

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Gym
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi

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

$66 nightly

Nov 28 - Nov 29

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Tomorrow

Nov 26 - Nov 27

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Shared/communal kitchen

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 1
4 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Motel Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

TV

Shared/communal kitchen

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Laundry facilities

$86 nightly

Nov 27 - Nov 28

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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
‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk
‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Chateau Backpacker & Motels

Chateau Backpacker & Motels is a great choice for a stay in Franz Josef Glacier. 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

Hotel size

- 43 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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.