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Recommended hotels in Franz Josef Glacier

A modern kitchen with a large TV, a coffee machine, and a plant.

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
2.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (175 reviews)
"Great stay. Clean, comfortable, and highly recommended!"
Australia
Kelvin
The price is AU$76
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

2. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (684 reviews)
"The hotel was nice with many dining options within walking distance. The rooms provided good heating and was a comfortable stay."
Australia
Kelly
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
A wooden bench outside a building with a view of a road and mountains.

3. Alpine Glacier Motel

Alpine Glacier Motel
3.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (805 reviews)
"What a view. Lots of great walking trails nearby. Great hotel if you are going to be spending your days tramping locally."
United States
Neal
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Alpine Glacier Motel
A parking area with a view of a dense forest and a small tree in the foreground.

4. Franz Josef Oasis

Franz Josef Oasis
4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (702 reviews)
"Very clean and receptionist was very helpful- packed a breakfast for us the night before since we had to leave early in the morning. Would highly recommend!"
United States
Allison
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Franz Josef Oasis
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

5. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
5.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (220 reviews)
"Very helpfull staff, made us feel welcome and at home"
Australia
peter
The price is AU$465
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

6. Rainforest Retreat

Rainforest Retreat
4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (967 reviews)
"Treated well lovely spot."
Australia
Tracy
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Rainforest Retreat
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.

7. Punga Grove

Punga Grove
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (286 reviews)
"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
David
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Punga Grove
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8. Rainforest Deluxe

Rainforest Deluxe
5.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (145 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"
Singapore
Catherine
The price is AU$299
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Rainforest Deluxe
A motel with a red roof, located in a mountainous area with a clear sky.

9. 58 On Cron Motel

58 On Cron Motel
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (418 reviews)
"Nice clean property and staff were very friendly. Would stay again!"
New Zealand
Sharon
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
58 On Cron Motel
A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

10. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
5.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (671 reviews)
"great location and nice spacious accommodation"
Australia
jignesh
The price is AU$242
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
A view from inside a building, looking out to a street with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.

11. The Terrace

The Terrace
4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (667 reviews)
"Staff friendly enough however when we went to ask some more information questions the office was closed, even though their office hours indicated they would be open! Room comfortable, warm & quiet. Handy to walk anywhere in town. A nice stay"
Australia
Neil
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Terrace
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with greenery and a view of a snow-capped peak.

12. 10 Cottages

10 Cottages
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (368 reviews)
"Great location, good size, very comfortable for 1-2 nights. "
Australia
Melissa
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
10 Cottages
A couple seated on a balcony overlooking snow-capped mountains.

13. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier
4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598 reviews)
"The staff at reception was incredibly helpful and a great tour guide with useful information about Franz Joseph and surroundings"
Australia
Renae
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier
A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.

14. Haka House Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef
4.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (127 reviews)
"Great room, wonderful staff, and central location with quick access to...everything! "
United States
Laurie
The price is AU$74
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Haka House Franz Josef
A spacious living area with multiple sofas and a wooden coffee table, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

15. Westwood Lodge

Westwood Lodge
4.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (135 reviews)
"Accommodations were excellent- clean, comfortable bed and lots of space."
United States
mabel
The price is AU$433
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Westwood Lodge
A night sky with stars and the Milky Way over a modern building with large windows and a wooden deck.

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

Franz Alpine Retreat
4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (500 reviews)
"Easy parking, quite location, 5 mins from town."
Australia
Faye
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Franz Alpine Retreat
A modern living room with two black leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

17. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (501 reviews)
"Staff were great,just a typical enjoyable kiwi campsite."
Australia
Darren
The price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park
A modern cabin-style hotel with a large deck and a mountain backdrop.

18. Glenfern Villas

Glenfern Villas
4.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (381 reviews)
"Great place to stay will come back again."
Australia
Don
The price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Glenfern Villas
A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding greenery.

19. Forest View Franz Josef

Forest View Franz Josef
3.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"Great forest location, private and clean."
Australia
Adam
The price is AU$358
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Forest View Franz Josef
A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical foliage and a large tree overhead.

20. Franz Josef Treetops

Franz Josef Treetops
3.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
hemalkumar
The price is AU$272
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Franz Josef Treetops
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Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was nice with many dining options within walking distance. The rooms provided good heating and was a comfortable stay."
Kelly 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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Franz Josef Glacier Resort information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
0 Resort
Lowest Price
AU$74
Highest Price
AU$465

Frequently asked questions

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What can I do in Franz Josef Glacier?
Travellers love the natural setting of Franz Josef Glacier, and come here to see its glaciers and mountains scenery. Glacier Hot Pools, Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs are a few of the interesting sights to visit. A few other attractions you may want to see are Our Lady of the Alps and Te Wahipounamu.
What's the seasonal weather like in Franz Josef Glacier?
The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Franz Josef Glacier are May, September, December and July, with each month seeing an average of 360 mm of rainfall.

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