Title: Chateau Backpacker & Motels Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=10398&destination=Franz+Josef+Glacier%2C+West+Coast%2C+New+Zealand&selected=6486060&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Chateau Backpacker & Motels Eco-friendly retreat offers a natural sanctuary where travelers can relax in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature's tranquility ## Photo gallery for Chateau Backpacker & Motels ![Lobby sitting area - Chateau Backpacker & Motels (Franz Josef Glacier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6486100/6486060/3a04d820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Backpacker Double Ensuite | Free WiFi - Chateau Backpacker & Motels (Franz Josef Glacier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6486100/6486060/6874ba2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Chateau Backpacker & Motels (Franz Josef Glacier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6486100/6486060/0ff15270.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun deck - Chateau Backpacker & Motels (Franz Josef Glacier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6486100/6486060/2b68fe1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Spa - Chateau Backpacker & Motels (Franz Josef Glacier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6486100/6486060/d012ca05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Chateau Backpacker & Motels offers a peaceful, eco-certified haven. Guests enjoy the spa tub, lobby fireplace, and library. The hostel combines relaxation with practicality, featuring free self-parking and high-speed WiFi. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Gym - Laundry room - Kitchen £52 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=6486060&PinnedHotelID=6486060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=6486060&PinnedHotelID=6486060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=6486060&PinnedHotelID=6486060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=6486060&PinnedHotelID=6486060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=6486060&PinnedHotelID=6486060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=6486060&PinnedHotelID=6486060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=6486060&PinnedHotelID=6486060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=6486060&PinnedHotelID=6486060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 3+ beds 1 bed Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for 4 Bed Dorm ![4 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6486100/6486060/5a604f3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4 Bed Dorm - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 4 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite ![Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6486100/6486060/63a2c61f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Motel Room ![Motel Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6486100/6486060/67ea86ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Motel Room - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier.dx10398) [View more Hostels in Franz Josef Glacier](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hostels.d10398-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.38921%2C170.18336&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2kTvwZPw1rBOjvarglJH_XEwxrI=) 8 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886 ### What's nearby - Our Lady of the Alps 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - St James Anglican Church 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Westcoast Wildlife Centre 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Glacier Hot Pools 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Waiho Hot Tubs 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Hokitika (HKK) 95 min drive ### Restaurants - Full Of Beans Cafe 3 min walk - Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar 2 min walk - Landing Bar & Restaurant 4 min walk - Monsoon Bar 5 min walk - SnakeBite Brewery 3 min walk ## About this property ### Chateau Backpacker & Motels Property highlights A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Chateau Backpacker & Motels. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Limo/town car service, a vending machine and a TV in reception - Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a billiards/pool table Room features All guest rooms at Chateau Backpacker & Motels have amenities, such as free WiFi. 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Free offsite parking - Limo/town car service - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Gym - Hot tub - Library - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - No housekeeping service - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking ### More - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ### Property is 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 ### Is Chateau Backpacker & Motels pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Chateau Backpacker & Motels? ### How much is parking at Chateau Backpacker & Motels? ### What time is check-in at Chateau Backpacker & Motels? ### What time is check-out at Chateau Backpacker & Motels? ### Where is Chateau Backpacker & Motels located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Chateau Backpacker & Motels Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 70 8 - Good 92 6 - Okay 57 4 - Poor 18 2 - Terrible 10 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lekshmanan Rajesh 24 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice place and good staf clean room and good service we like kitchen service and good parking space ##### Lekshmanan Rajesh Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicholas 6 Feb 2026 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Good price, basic accommodation but property looking a bit tired but good value for money and excellent location. ##### Nicholas Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominic 5 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Accommodating Staff; Good Value for Money ##### Dominic Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte 2 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Really Nice reception, clean room, easy parking ##### Charlotte Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### ELAINE S 17 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### 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 Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jane 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Staff & service 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 Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Emily 9 Feb 2024 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Mrinali 11 Dec 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service 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 Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Callum 26 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Pik 10 Mar 2026 Disliked: Cleanliness The property is rundown; the room is ok, but the mattress sheets ha e mildew smell and all the sheets and pillow cases look old and dirty. Receptionist was nice and helpful. He changed the sheets for us. ##### Pik Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rani 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was so quiet and I was able to get a good rest. Thank you! ##### Rani Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naila 1 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Cool place to stay for a short visit. Everything is at a walkable distance. ##### Naila Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 15 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon 23 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Had everything we needed ##### Gordon Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### fraser 21 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great price ##### fraser Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cherith 27 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Lawrence 15 Feb 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy 28 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort 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 Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 20 Jul 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 . ##### Verified traveller Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### shani 21 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Matt 6 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Malcolm 1 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities It was we expected from previous reviews. The motel room was smaller than expected. There were no places to hang clothes ##### Malcolm Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### John 23 Feb 2026 Courteous staff but whole property in need of modernisation, however, typical backpacker venue! ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Marion 26 Nov 2022 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Schöne Atmosphäre und sehr hilfsbereiter und netter Besitzer. ##### Marion Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Four night stay stayed for four nights, the accomodation is conveniently accessible to the centre of Franz Josef. The bed was comfortable and appropriately sized. Breakfast, albeit simple, was provided. 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