Consider a stay at Happy Apple Backpackers and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
Table tennis, books, and barbecue grills
Outdoor furniture, a TV in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Happy Apple Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 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 - 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.
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Happy Apple Backpackers pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Happy Apple Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Happy Apple Backpackers?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Happy Apple Backpackers located?
Situated in Motueka, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of SimPit Technologies, Skydive Abel Tasman, and Motueka District Museum. Tasman Golf Club and Kina Peninsula are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Happy Apple Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 59 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 59 reviews
8 - Good
25
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 59 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 59 reviews
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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
8/10
Clean, quiet, hot showers ,good facilities
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Well equiped, well located.
Aubert
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
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
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024
8/10
An ok hostel with a nice ordoor area. The kitchen was quite dirty but the bathrooms were ok
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Amazing atmosphere.
MARIA ROSA
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
Friendly nice atmosphere
Ray
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
8/10
What I liked is you can't enter the property so easily because there's a gate/door with a code
Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Lovely clean bedding & towels. Nice pillow!
Lou
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
6/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
2/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10
War okay. Stuhl im Zimmer wäre toll gewesen.
Benjamin Alexander
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Rosalyn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
2/10
Die Unterkunft ist wirklich Basic.Die Kühlschränke vollgestopft,verschimmelt.Bad ok und sauber.Ich wurde von einer Kakerlake begrüßt,welche umgehend beseitigt wurde.
Das Café nebenan ist toll!
Romy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
2/10
Mary
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Enjoyed the social area and layout.
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10
Handy location, friendly staff.
Bede
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
10/10
Great family friendly backpackers. Really enjoyed our stay.
Melanie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
6/10
Great games entertainment area. Kitchen felt dirty. Rooms & kitchen need a refurb.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
6/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
4/10
Till att börja med fick vi vänta på hostelvärden i en halvtimme för att checka in, trots att vi kom inom ramarna av check-in-tiden. Vårt dubbelrum liknade en fängelsecell, saknade avlastningsytor och kändes inte heller rent. Det gemensamma köket var smutsigt och kaosartat och kylarna var rent av äckliga. Vi fick inte heller checka ut i fred, utan femton minuter före utcheckningstiden stormade städpersonal in i rummet och började bädda ur sängarna, trots att både vi och våra tillhörigheter fortfarande var kvar i rummet.
Emma
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
8/10
I like the kitchen and lodge, bathroom, the room is comfortable too, it surprised me in a good way for my first backpacking lodging.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
10/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
8/10
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.