Happy Apple Backpackers

Property class: 2

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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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

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
  • 54 sq ft
  • 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 area

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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500 High St, Motueka, Nelson, 7120

What's nearby

  • A coastal scene with kayaks on turquoise water, a rocky cliff, and dense green vegetation.
    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
  • Toad Hall
    1 min walk
  • KFC
    3 min drive
  • Sprig + Fern Motueka
    4 min drive
  • The Smoking Barrel
    4 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, luggage storage, and table tennis
    • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
    • A billiards/pool table, a computer station, and outdoor furniture
  • 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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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 Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Apple Backpackers on Nov 15, 2026 start from CA $70, 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, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, hot showers ,good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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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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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
Verified review

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
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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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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, 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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hel staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Had single room which was comfortable and warm. However the smell of weed from guests who appeared to be long-term Sawyers was a put off. Seems like the hostel is like a emergency accommodation place . The hostel policy is no drugs so these guests and the area they smoke in near carpark in a shed area needs sorting. Not acceptable at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

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
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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