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YHA Franz Josef Reviews

2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef, New Zealand

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53%

In the 48 hours we were there the kitchen was filthy the whole time. The walls are thin. The doors slam and are very noisy. the staff member on the front desk was efficient but not very helpful. the public bathroom was dirty and had no toilet paper or hand towles. the twin rooms were clean. teh lounge and tv rooms were inviting.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


86%

Value excellent - . Problem with dampness and sewerage odour

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


50%

Rrooms reak of moisture and mould. Kitchen fundamentallty unclean. Toilets shamefully dirty.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

We weren't here for long as we were stuck on the freeway for a few hours due to an accident and arrived very late. We called the hostel just after 9 to ensure we could still get in after hours. The woman on the line was extremely understanding and very helpful. When we arrived we noticed the common room was very lively. It is a big hostel but where the rooms are it's very quiet.


96%

The hostel fulfilled all our needs. The location was fabulous and we enjoyed our stay. Teh staff was very helpful too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Female 41+
  • (2 reviews)


83%

It was a great hostel all we needed to hike the glaciers, location was great and staff were helpful. Only problem was the walls were thin and you can hear all the nosiy people who don't know how to stay in a hostel.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • em_884148
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (19 reviews)


90%

The hostel Is walking distAnce to town very convenient, room very clean and staff very helpful. It also nearby the agent organizing glacier walk and heli ride Only the kitchen is small,so need to prepare food early.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Cleanest kitchen of all the hostels I've stayed in, also appreciated all the recycling and energy saving efforts!

  • Globetrotter
  • 21 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (22 reviews)


100%

Friendly and helpful staff. Love the facilities i.e.. kitchen, tv room, lounge and the huge cat.. :D

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male 41+
  • (4 reviews)


80%

liked this place alot, good location. staff nice and friendly, facilities excellant, nice lounge with open fire, big kitchen and sauna

  • Avid Traveller
  • 13 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (15 reviews)


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  • 82%Security
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  • 77%Fun
  • 76%Cleanliness

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  • 14 Jan 2012 (53%)
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