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Franz Josef Montrose Backpackers

Hostel

9 Cron Street

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
13 mentions

We were upgraded to studio room, the room was very nice with glacier view from o…

Room was a little bit small, but clean and comfortable, had everything you might…

Clean rooms
9 mentions

Fascilities and equiptment, the cleanliness

Very clean, spacious and exceptional value for money

Great location
5 mentions

Location

Comfortable bed, spacious, Great location

Friendly staff
5 mentions

The spa which was a real treat, comfortable clean en-suite room at a reasonable …

The staff were super friendly and multiple people offered to help us with our ba…

Good value
5 mentions

Great value for money, room was perfect

-Amazing value for money - exceeded expectations, very fancy place, new interior…

Pool
1 mentions

Small advice: book the hot pool and enjoy your evening

Overview

Franz Josef Montrose Backpackers offers free unlimited WiFi and free on-site parking. It features free access to BBQ facilities, shared kitchen and a communal lounge area with a TV. Franz Josef Montrose Backpackers is 4km from Franz Josef Glacier and 25km drive south to Fox Glacier. All rooms include heating and bed linen. Some rooms offer a LED TV and a private bathroom. Guests have access to a shared bathroom. The property features free luggage storage.

Traveller reviews

P

Peter

extended_group

June 1, 2026

8

excellent

Everything went well

F

Farry Erry

solo_traveller

May 31, 2026

9

Great stay in Franz Josef

We were upgraded to studio room, the room was very nice with glacier view from our room!

D

Daphna

solo_traveller

May 26, 2026

9

A lovely and stylish hostel in Franz Josef for a solo traveler

The overall style and design, the nice atmosphere. the lovely pictures on the walls, the nice little details, soaps etc. Fascilities and equiptment, the cleanliness.

T

Trevor

solo_traveller

May 19, 2026

10

Location. Walking distance to everything except of course the glacier which is a short drive away. Plenty showers and toilets. Well equipped kitchen with free soup, popcorn, coffee and tea.

E

Esther

solo_traveller

May 10, 2026

10

Hidden gem!

Fantastic place to stay. We loved it! Very clean, spacious and exceptional value for money.

L

Luba

family_with_children

May 7, 2026

9

Friendly and very accommodating staff, the room was warm, clean and cosy.

Room was a little bit small, but clean and comfortable, had everything you might need. The kitchen and communal lunge area was well equipped, cosy and pleasant to use.

A

Anthony

solo_traveller

May 1, 2026

10

Amazing facilities.

S

Schumann

couple

April 30, 2026

10

Everything

C

Catherine

couple

April 29, 2026

8

Comfortable bed, spacious, Great location!

Y

Yvette

family_with_children

April 27, 2026

10

Was perfect for our one night stop, would definitely return and recommend to others.

The spa which was a real treat, comfortable clean en-suite room at a reasonable price, accommodating staff, well equipped communal kitchen and dining area with free milk, coffee, tea & popcorn!, central location in village

D

Dave

solo_traveller

April 24, 2026

10

Best property I stayed at on a recent South Island road trip

The small things that made a difference. Muffins on arrival, condiments in the kitchen, homely room.

L

Liis

couple

April 22, 2026

7

The room was clean and we even got a huge cookie when checking in. The staff were super friendly and multiple people offered to help us with our bags.

A

April

couple

April 21, 2026

10

Awesome value for money, comfy and warm! Would highly recommend.

Great value for money, room was perfect. Clean and comfy bed and amazing little heater that kept us warm all night! So many facilities, bathroom is very clean and tidy. Great location too.

K

Kajánek

solo_traveller

April 21, 2026

10

Room is super clean, shared bathroom too. Big kitchen has everything you would need with a few extra free staff that makes you feel more comfortable like popcorn, supp and marshmallow. Small advice: book the hot pool and enjoy your evening.

H

Hannah

couple

April 20, 2026

10

We loved our stay here 10/10

This was the best hostel we have stayed at!! The staff were so nice and even gave us warm muffins when we checked in. The bedroom was so comfy and spacious, we slept so well. The kitchen was clean and they provided popcorn, homemade soup and hot drinks.

M

MayaHanmer

family_with_children

April 20, 2026

9

Amazing value for money

-Amazing value for money - exceeded expectations, very fancy place, new interior, attention to detail - amazing shared communal spaces - everything felt new and kept up to high standards

T

Tyler S

couple

April 20, 2026

10

I really enjoyed my stay here.

The rooms were super comfortable, and the kitchen area was amazing, I had coffee, hot chocolate and marshmallows! Free popcorn. And i was able to cook with very good utensils, pots and pans. Fantastic.

M

Mikaela

couple

April 19, 2026

9

Lots of sweet thoughtful details that really elevated the stay. Incredibly friendly staff. Loved the spa!

S

Stavroula

solo_traveller

April 19, 2026

8

Extremely clean and comfortable. Extra benefits for lodgers like soup, pop corn and assorted coffee.

F

Freya

couple

April 16, 2026

9

Amazing!

Wow, what incredible value for money! This property has so much to offer, a nice big kitchen to cook, lovely lounge, the bed and room were so comfortable! The spa was an awesome addition and we really enjoyed this ammenity. They also had free soup and popcorn, it was very cool! Location is right in town so it's easy to walk everywhere. We were very impressed by this lodge.

Facilities

Activities

Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Hiking

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Adult only, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, 24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Shuttle service, Express check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Shuttle service (additional charge), Luggage storage

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as mountain views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 3 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Shared Bathroom

This double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a shared bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 1 1 bedroom0
Double Room with Shared Bathroom

This room has access to a shared bathroom. Please note that the room cannot accommodate extra beds.

Max 2 guests 1 1 bedroom0
Queen Room with Private Bathroom

This room offers a shower, fridge, electric kettle, TV, DVD player and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The rooms are up one flight of stairs. Please note that the room cannot accommodate extra beds.

Max 2 guests 1 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room with Bathroom

This triple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 2 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Private Bathroom

This room offers a shower, fridge, electric kettle, TV, DVD player and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The rooms are up one flight of stairs. Please note that the room cannot accommodate extra beds.

Max 2 guests 1 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

This room has access to a shared bathroom. Please note that the room cannot accommodate extra beds.

Max 2 guests 1 1 bedroom0
Studio with Mountain View

This studio includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 3 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 07:30 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that reception hours are from 7:30AM to 10AM, we need to close the reception to help with housekeeping. It is then open from 2:00PM to 17:00PM. Late check-ins are available for any guests arriving after 17:00PM, the code for our lockbox will be automatically sent out in a Booking.com message on day of arrival. Guests under 18 years of age need to check in with adult guests.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:29 PM

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