Happy Apple Backpackers
2.0 star property

Family-friendly hostel in Motueka with free parking
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Happy Apple Backpackers

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BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe Single Room
Double Room, Garden View | Interior
Children's play area - outdoor
Shared Dormitory

Overview of Happy Apple Backpackers

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Business services

Your area essentials

500 High St, Motueka, Nelson, 7120
  • Popular LocationToad Hall1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSimPit Technologies10 min walk
  • Popular LocationCelcius Coffee12 min walk
  • AirportNelson (NSN)35 min drive
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Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Comfort Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Quadruple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Cable channels
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Deluxe Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Motueka

Happy Apple Backpackers is located in Motueka. Tasman Golf Club and Neudorf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit SimPit Technologies and Abel Tasman Paddleboarding.

What's nearby

  • SimPit Technologies - 10 min walk
  • Skydive Abel Tasman - 3 min drive
  • Motueka District Museum - 3 min drive
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 18 min drive
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kfc - 3 min drive
  • The Smoking Barrel - 4 min drive
  • Toad Hall - 1 min walk
  • Riverside Cafe - 4 min drive
  • The Village Cafe Motueka - 3 min drive

About this property

Happy Apple Backpackers

Family-friendly hostel
Consider a stay at Happy Apple Backpackers and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities, such as basketball and volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, express check-out and a billiards/pool table
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and ping pong
Room features
All guest rooms at Happy Apple Backpackers have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • 2 bathrooms with showers

Languages

English, Indonesian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: The "Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds" room type is located between 2 shared bathrooms. Guests staying in this room type can expect to hear noise from guest traffic.

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel Motueka
Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel
Happy Apple Backpackers Motueka
Happy Apple Backpackers Motueka New Zealand - Nelson-Tasman
Happy Apple Backpackers Motueka
Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Happy Apple Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Motueka

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Apple Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happy Apple Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Apple Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Apple Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Happy Apple Backpackers located?

This family-friendly Motueka hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of SimPit Technologies, Motueka District Museum and Skydive Abel Tasman. Abel Tasman Paddleboarding and Little Kaiteriteri Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Happy Apple Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARIA ROSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean bedding & towels. Nice pillow!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly nice atmosphere
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the social area and layout.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ah Peng, Singapore

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I left the property after 30 mins and look for another one . The room smell. Tower is not provided until requested. It should not promoted to travellers who are not backpackers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bede

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family friendly backpackers. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great games entertainment area. Kitchen felt dirty. Rooms & kitchen need a refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the kitchen and lodge, bathroom, the room is comfortable too, it surprised me in a good way for my first backpacking lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0
Address
500 High St, Motueka, Nelson