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Happy Apple Backpackers

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Outdoor dining
Front of property
Fridge, microwave
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
500 High St, Motueka, Nelson, 7120
  • SimPit Technologies
    10 min walk
  • Skydive Abel Tasman
    3 min drive
  • Motueka District Museum
    3 min drive
  • Motueka (MZP)
    3 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Motueka

Located in Motueka, Happy Apple Backpackers is within a 5-minute drive of SimPit Technologies and Skydive Abel Tasman. .This family-friendly hostel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Abel Tasman National Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Motueka District Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Skydive Abel Tasman - 3 min drive
  • Motueka District Museum - 3 min drive
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 18 min drive
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 22 min drive
  • Marahau Beach - 29 min drive

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

Family-friendly hostel in Motueka with free parking
Happy Apple Backpackers offers 18 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Indonesian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Shower

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent 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 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 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, front desk (limited hours)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 elevators

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

Happy Apple Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 50 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wan Theng

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly. Good vaule. Bed was uncomfortable and was a really hot night...fan would have been awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

TeAranga, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
only place where youd wanna sleep outside great place great location great friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Security and cleanliness top class
Lovley clean room. Bathrooms of high standard. No noise and good kitchen facilites
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Surya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel, mattress could be better
+ very nice common areas + good kitchen + helpful staff + good wifi - crappy mattress
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good hostel set up - inc communal space/facilities
Nice hostel with good spaces for eating, relaxing and passing time. Well equipped kitchen and living areas. Grass area, bbqs, parking, info, etc. Hot showers, clean facilities, friendly and diligent staff. Rooms are basic and not well ventilated (mine was a bit hot and damp smelling).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

hamlin, new zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to fnd
Awesome hospitality and great atmosphere tidy and easy to access facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Denzil, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful
An absolutely beautiful relaxing place to stay. Really clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ana Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ok but no wifi
Clean, big room with a bathroom locked with a key, the owner will tell you "this is your own" but it's not, you'll share it with the room next to yours. The wifi connection is VERY bad. The kitchen is big and clean. Regarding the reception, the woman is smiling but you feel like you disturb her everytime. It's ok for 1 or 2 nights, and if you don't need wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anni, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy at the Happy Apple
Its welcoming and well run. A little far away from the center of town if your on foot but they provide free bicycles to get around so then its only about 10 mins to the supermarket. Laundry facilities were good, room was clean and the hot tub and gardens are awesome. By arrangement tour busses will stop here to pick you up and drop you back off after a day in the park. No excessive noise after 10pm so good if you have an early start the next day.