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Happy Apple Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Motueka

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BBQ/picnic Area
Fridge, microwave
Billiards
Front of property
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ฿1,363
฿1,567 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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

Property highlights
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 information and a vending machine
  • Ping pong, books and barbecues
  • Outdoor furniture, a TV in reception and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Happy Apple Backpackers have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans

Languages

English, Indonesian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 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 - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

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 does it cost to stay at Happy Apple Backpackers?

As of 22 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Apple Backpackers on 25 Jun 2025 start from ฿1,362.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Happy Apple Backpackers located?

Situated in Motueka, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of SimPit Technologies, Skydive Abel Tasman and Motueka District Museum. Tasman Golf Club and Kina Peninsula are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Happy Apple Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 59 reviews

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Well equiped, well located.
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
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Amazing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10

Friendly nice atmosphere
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Lots of space to socialise in. Staff helpful. Door security to get in. Kelly was very helpful. I think that was correct name.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Lovely clean bedding & towels. Nice pillow!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

What I liked is you can't enter the property so easily because there's a gate/door with a code
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

War okay. Stuhl im Zimmer wäre toll gewesen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Enjoyed the social area and layout.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Handy location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10

Great family friendly backpackers. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10

Great games entertainment area. Kitchen felt dirty. Rooms & kitchen need a refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

6/10

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.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019