Free WiFi
Free Breakfast

Chateau Backpacker & Motels

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8.7
Fabulous
1225 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Excellent Cleanliness

Property Description

Come and relax here at Chateau Backpackers & Motels after your fun-filled day on the glacier, with a cozy log fire, free breakfast, free movies and free popcorn, friendly informative staff and a great atmosphere! And don't forget, we've got free unlimited WiFi.

We also offer many different rooms with beds set out in pods to ensure that all our guests have the privacy they require after a day hiking on the glacier. The pods are enclosed on three sides with a curtain for privacy and include a double power socket with USB charging points and individual reading lights.

Surrounded by rainforest and mountains, Chateau Backpacker & Motels offers BBQ facilities and a guest lounge with a fireplace. Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Waiho River, it offers free parking on site.

Chateau Backpacker & Motels is 10 mins drive from Lake Mapourika and Franz Josef Glacier. Christchurch is a 4.5 hour drive away.

The hostel offers free breakfast, free vegetable soup each evening, free unlimited wifi as well as free popcorn to enjoy while watching TV. There are also a number of restaurants within a 15-minute walk.

The property offers 2 communal kitchens, a TV lounge, as well as a book exchange and games. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and book local activities.


* Covid 19 information - Inline with the government requirements, from the 3rd December all guests will need to present a vaccine passport to be able to stay at Chateau, anyone who is unable to present the passport will not be allowed to stay,

Reviews & Ratings

8.7
Fabulous
1225 Total Reviews
  • Security
    8.8
  • Location
    9.5
  • Staff
    9.2
  • Atmosphere
    8.5
  • Cleanliness
    7.5
  • Value for Money
    8.9
  • Facilities
    8.3

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8.0
Fabulous
Mar 05, 2024
Such a lovely hostel with breakfast included (pancakes, cereal and toast) but in desperate need of some modernising - pillows, duvets etc. Not suggesting they change the ‘old’ vibe, but my room was unfortunately very smelly.
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Female, 41+
9.7
Superb
Feb 23, 2024
Really cozy, AMAZING breakfast (make your own waffles and pancakes) and the soup was a lovely little extra as well. Hot tub was heaven especially after a long day hiking. Owner was really friendly and the hostel was managed better than other places I’ve stayed at with ten times the amount of staff. Really social because of the shared meals and I’d definitely recommend this place. :)
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Female, 18-24
9.1
Superb
Feb 22, 2024
The free breakfast and vegetable soup were what drew me to this hostel. Breakfast was great and I enjoyed having a private curtain on my bunk. Comfortable bed. It didn't seem like there were enough bathrooms and showers for the amount of people and overall it was a bit run down, but it wasn't too bad.
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Female, 25-30

Facilities

  • Free

    • Free Breakfast
    • Linen Included
    • Free Parking
    • Free City Maps
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
  • General

    • Wheelchair Friendly
    • Swimming Pool
    • Common Room
    • BBQ
    • Adaptors
    • Book Exchange
    • Hot Showers
    • Cots Available
    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Cooker
    • Fridge/Freezer
    • Utensils
    • Dryer
    • Hot Tub
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Reading Light
    • Jobs Board
    • Hair Dryers For Hire
    • Parking
    • Hair Dryers
    • Iron / Ironing Board
    • Microwave
    • Card Phones
    • Washing Machine
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Towels for hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • Tours/Travel Desk
    • Postal Service
    • Housekeeping
    • Late check-out
    • Reception (limited hours)
  • Food & Drink

    • Vending Machines
    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Entertainment

    • DVD's
    • Board Games
    • Wi-Fi

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