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Hotel Amenities
Property Features
Chateau Backpacker & Motels features a spa tub and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This eco-certified hostel also offers a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Limo/town car service and tour/ticket assistance can be provided. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Chateau Backpacker & Motels has designated areas for smoking.
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Library
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Number of spa tubs - 1
- Free parking nearby
- Fitness facilities
- Designated smoking areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Laundry facilities
- Billiards or pool table
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Vending machine
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Total number of rooms - 43
- Television in common areas
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Limo or town car service available
- Garden
- Fireplace in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
Chateau Backpacker & Motels offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. This Franz Josef Glacier hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers.
- Television
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower only
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Heating
- Towels provided
- No housekeeping
- Bed sheets not available
Parking
Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , WiFi (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
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
Nearby Activities
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a spa tub and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Hotel Policies
Payment types
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 15
Check-out
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
You need to know
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staffed front desk
Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
Social distancing measures are in place
Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
No rollaway/extra beds available
Cashless transactions are available
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Debit cards
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Pet Policy
- Pets not allowed
We should mention
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Hotel Names
- Chateau Franz Franz Josef Glacier
- Chateau Backpacker & Motels Franz Josef Glacier
- Chateau Franz Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
- Chateau Backpacker & Motels Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Awards & Affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
- Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award
National Rating
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
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