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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Happy Apple Backpackers in Motueka offers family rooms with garden views, carpeted floors, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower and a hairdryer. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor play area, and picnic spots. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, barbecue facilities, and a tour desk. Local Attractions: Motueka Saltwater Baths are 1.2 mi away, while Nelson Airport is 26 mi from the hostel. Nearby attractions include Christ Church Cathedral (27 mi) and Trafalgar Park (28 mi). Guest Services: The hostel provides free on-site private parking, luggage storage, and film nights. Guests appreciate the room cleanliness, attentive staff, and beautiful garden.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patrick
    Canada Canada
    Good facilities in the kitchen and the lounge had a pool table and tv. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Kitchen fridges need to be cleaned more regularly and the freezer must be defrosted.
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    Kelly the manageress was gorgeous & very helpful supplying us herbs & vegetables & fruit from her garden. I wish there were two of her !!!
  • Maunder
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly people staying there, especially the permanents.
  • Joline
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The Happy Apple has been an absolute delite to stay in. Im here for a long term stay, so far in my short time being here so far, I have met some amazing people and have made amazing friendships out of them all. Kelly is an absolute beautiful...
  • Susan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was very close to where we needed to be for the week.
  • Gail
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is a lovely place sunny and warm. The room was beautifully decorated and comfortable The Kitchen was clean and met my needs as far as cooking went The bathrooms were clean and smelt nice The owners was a lovely lady and very helpful.
  • Angela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great facilities and grounds. Well organised. Good location. Friendly staff and guests. Great way to meet other travelers. Loved the pool table in the evenings.
  • Rom
    Portugal Portugal
    As you would expect at a backpackers. Great outside area
  • Jörgen
    Sweden Sweden
    Lovely stay, great atmosphere and the kindest people running this place! We forgot a pair of hiking shoes in our room and Happy Apple helped us shipping a parcel to our next stay! Golden Star in customer service!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  • Luisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    super comfy and clean, kitchen had everything we needed

Area info

House rules

Happy Apple Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

When booking rooms with more than 10 guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Happy Apple Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.