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Happy Apple Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Motueka

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BBQ/picnic area
Fridge, microwave
Fridge, microwave
Single Room
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Surrounded by lush greenery, Happy Apple Backpackers offers a fun and active vibe. Enjoy volleyball and basketball on the playground, unwind in the garden or get moving at the 24-hour gym. With laundry facilities, bike rentals, and table tennis on site - this hostel is perfect for families.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Trampoline
The current price is CA $56
CA $65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
500 High St, Motueka, Nelson, 7120

What's nearby

  • SimPit Technologies - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Skydive Abel Tasman - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Motueka District Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 20 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 20 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe Motueka - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chokdee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Smoking Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toad Hall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Happy Apple Backpackers

When visiting Motueka, Happy Apple Backpackers is a great choice to consider. Other highlights include a terrace, a garden, and an electric bike charging station.

Languages

English, Indonesian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 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 staffed during limited hours
    • 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 8:00 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Traveling with children

  • Trampoline

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Foosball
  • Table tennis

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Electric bike charging stations

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Happy Apple Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Happy Apple Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Happy Apple Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Happy Apple Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Happy Apple Backpackers and nearby?

Happy Apple Backpackers has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Happy Apple Backpackers like?

Happy Apple Backpackers is located a short 10-minute walk from SimPit Technologies.

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Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lots of space to socialise in. Staff helpful. Door security to get in. Kelly was very helpful. I think that was correct name.
Dennis, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

An ok hostel with a nice ordoor area. The kitchen was quite dirty but the bathrooms were ok
Christopher, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

What I liked is you can't enter the property so easily because there's a gate/door with a code
Ryan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Late check in was made available to us using a no contact check in. Facility was very nice. Staff answered the phone in a timely manner anytime we called with questions. Rooms were nice and tidy with comfortable beds.
Sandra, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean, quiet, hot showers ,good facilities
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Mary, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed my 16days here, felt relaxed enough around the place. All the staff do an awesome job making Happy Apple a great place, Thank you from James
James, 16-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

There are people who stay there permanently, thus it felt more crowded than expected. Expect it to be way busier in summer months with the perms tourists. Had irresponsible people who didn't clean up their dishes and left it in the sink, food left untouched (for god knows how long) in the microwave toaster.
Wan Theng, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing atmosphere.
MARIA ROSA, 3-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely clean bedding & towels. Nice pillow!
Lou, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly nice atmosphere
Ray, 7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the social area and layout.
Matthew, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Ah Peng, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Handy location, friendly staff.
Bede, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great family friendly backpackers. Really enjoyed our stay.
Melanie, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Great games entertainment area. Kitchen felt dirty. Rooms & kitchen need a refurb.
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I like the kitchen and lodge, bathroom, the room is comfortable too, it surprised me in a good way for my first backpacking lodging.
1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A nice place to stay

The room was good as it was away from the main building. The provision of a computer was very handy. The 2.2 kilometres walk to the main part of town was a negative as I had no car.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly. Good vaule. Bed was uncomfortable and was a really hot night...fan would have been awesome.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

only place where youd wanna sleep outside great place great location great friends
TeAranga, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review