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Hostel Chateau Backpackers & Motels (formerly Chateau Franz)

8-10 Cron Street, Franz Josef, 7856 (show map)

7.9

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1087 verified reviews

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Hostel Overview

Surrounded by rainforest and mountains, Chateau Backpackers & Motels offers an outdoor fire pit, BBQ facilities. Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Waiho River, it offers free WiFi and free parking on site.
There are also a number of restaurants within a 15-minute walk.
Guests can choose between ‘pod’ dormitory rooms or private rooms with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster and electric kettle. Most rooms also have a TV. The pods feature a privacy curtain, a power point and a USB port.
The property offers 2 communal kitchens,a deck, as well as a book exchange and video library. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and book local activities.

Formerly Sir Cedrics Chateau Franz Backpacker & Motel

Before April 2019 Chateau Backpackers & Motels was known as Sir Cedrics Chateau Franz Backpacker & Motel

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Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Your pod includes a single mattress, pillow, bed linen and fluffy duvet. Also provided are a storage space, a reading light, a power socket and a USB port. This room offers access to shared bathroom facilities. The pod dimensions are: Height: 110cm Width: 117cm Length: 240cm

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Your pod includes a single mattress, pillow, bed linen and fluffy duvet. Also provided are a storage space, a reading light, a power socket and a USB port. The pod dimensions are: Height: 110cm Width: 117cm Length: 240cm

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This private room has access to shared bathroom facilities.

Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Located on the first floor, this basic private room has a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a private en suite bathroom.

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This private room has access to shared bathroom facilities.

Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Located on the first floor, this basic private room has a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a private en suite bathroom.

Studio - enter dates to see room photos

Located on the ground floor, this studio features a TV and a kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. It has a private en suite bathroom.

Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room features a TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. It has a private en suite bathroom.

Single Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This is a single room with shared facilities.

Family Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

The family room provides a dining area, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The family room features a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Small Single Room - enter dates to see room photos

This is a single Dormitory Bed in private room with shared facilities.

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Facilities of Chateau Backpackers & Motels

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Billiards, Hiking

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
BBQ facilities, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)

Pools and wellness
Fitness centre, Hot tub

Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage, Tour desk

Common areas
Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace

Cleaning services
Laundry

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bathroom, Carpeted, Dining area, Electric kettle, Flat-screen TV, Heating, Ironing Facilities, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Linen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Seating Area, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toaster, Toilet, Towels, TV

Last updated: 15 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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7.9

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1087 verified reviews

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Emma

“Superb”

10.0

14 Jan 2025

Great spot, good facilities great value room and had unexpected ensuite. Staff very helpful and made lots of good suggestions for walks in the area

Paul Hughes

“Good Value”

9.0

12 Jan 2025

Complimentary soup in evening. Great location. Met our expectations. Good value.

Leah Sarah

“Loved it”

10.0

10 Jan 2025

Booked a triple room with en suit, staff were friendly the beds were the comfiest I have slept is since beginning my travels with great facilities it has everything you need from laundry to a hot tub and two kitchens

Matthew

“Great staff, great location, good price, scruffy accommodation”

8.0

10 Jan 2025

Member of staff was so helpful and friendly. I like that there were laundry facilities on site with racks to allow clothing to dry.

Viv

“We survived.”

7.0

10 Jan 2025

The room was pretty dark and scent was overpowering, with a strong chemical odor that gradually triggered allergic reactions in one child and two adults.

Sir Albert 92

“Good”

7.0

07 Jan 2025

Very nice chalet-like buildings. Host super friendly and helpful. Good position, you can reach the major trails on foot.

Eddy

“A short holiday in Franz Josef”

7.0

31 Dec 2024

The friendly and helpful staff and location is strategic.

neil

“Owner is a good worker”

10.0

30 Dec 2024

Owner really friendly but busy running it himself makes time to look after people I've been there 2 times before and would gladly go back

Johan en Odette

“Very good”

8.0

09 Dec 2024

A short drive from where the hiking tracks start. The beds were very nice, you even got a curtain. The staff is incredibly friendly and happy to advise you on any hikes.

Mathilde

“We had a nice stay but would hope for a better cleanliness .”

7.0

25 Nov 2024

Great location, the staff is nice and accommodating to dietary requirements.

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Hostel Chateau Backpackers & Motels (formerly Chateau Franz)

8-10 Cron Street, Franz Josef, 7856 (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly Sir Cedrics Chateau Franz Backpacker & Motel

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Studio - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Single Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Family Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Small Single Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)

“Superb”

“Good Value”

“Loved it”

“Great staff, great location, good price, scruffy accommodation”

“We survived.”

“Good”

“A short holiday in Franz Josef”

“Owner is a good worker”

“Very good”

“We had a nice stay but would hope for a better cleanliness .”

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