Happy Apple Backpackers

Property class: 2

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Happy Apple Backpackers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area.
The current price is ￥8,528
￥9,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A small, well-lit room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a white cabinet with a kettle and cups.

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with a view of trees, and a small desk.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with a desk and a cabinet.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bunk room with two bunk beds, a window, and a small table.

Shared Dormitory

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two wooden beds, a small desk, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a mirror, a shelf, and a window with curtains.

Family Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with a white and brown blanket, two pillows, and a rolled white towel. A painting of a beach scene is on the wall, and a window with curtains is visible.

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a single bed, a bunk bed, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Motueka is home to Happy Apple Backpackers. Motueka Saltwater Baths and Tasman Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit SimPit Technologies and Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle. Visit our Motueka travel guide
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7120, Nelson, Motueka, 500 High St

What's nearby

  • A yellow inflatable boat on a sandy beach with a clear blue sea and a forested island in the background.
    Abel Tasman National Park
    33 min drive - 27.2 km
  • SimPit Technologies
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Motueka Saltwater Baths
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach
    22 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach
    22 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Domino’s Pizza
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • The Smoking Barrel
    4 min drive
  • Toad Hall
    1 min walk
  • KFC
    3 min drive

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 assistance, and books
    • Table tennis, smoke-free premises, and a foosball table
    • An electric bike charging station, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Happy Apple Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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 Sep 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Apple Backpackers on Oct 28, 2026 start from ￥8,528, 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Happy Apple Backpackers located?

Situated in Motueka, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of SimPit Technologies and Motueka Saltwater Baths. Skydive Abel Tasman and Motueka District Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Happy Apple Backpackers Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place. Everything you need but staff not present alot & offered help for flat battery & then just disappeared. Clean & tidy. Great price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, hot showers ,good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equiped, well located.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were very clean and comfortable. Stay spoilt only by small group of people talking loudly in communal outside area until around 1am one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff were very helpful. Struggled a bit with the shared kitchen and other guests not cleaning up after themselves as well as they should.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
definitely more than adequate! Simple and "rustic" in many regards, but really well thought-out provision of all the things you might need. Our individual room even had a refrigerator, in addition to the large freezers and refrigerators provided for all in a well stocked kitchen. Games provided. Lots of space. Parking is well organized. Definitely would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly nice atmosphere
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice backpackers hostel. The rooms were well put together and warm during the winter. Lots of space in the kitchen and lounge and bathrooms are being renovated. Staff were really helpful and hospitable - I'd stay here again, for sure. One of the most comfortable places I have stayed on my trip through NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean bedding & towels. Nice pillow!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hel staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An ok hostel with a nice ordoor area. The kitchen was quite dirty but the bathrooms were ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was a bit grubby (especially the fridge which had not been cleaned), and definitely needs some upgrades. Some resident locals seem to have taken over the hostel (being loud in the corridor and sort of dominating the communal spaces). There was no backpacker vibe at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Das Zimmer ist in Ordnung und das Personal ist freundlich. Für eine Nacht ist es geeignet, aber ich würde es nicht für einen längeren Aufenthalt empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
War okay. Stuhl im Zimmer wäre toll gewesen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the social area and layout.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022