Franz Josef Glacier Travel Guide

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Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4 out of 5
36 Main Road, State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier
The price is AU$310 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$310
13 Jan - 14 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (647 reviews)
Very friendly staff - helped me check in seamlessly and arranged for me to get dinner before the on-site restaurant closed. Great spot in Franz Josef. Room was nice. Only stayed 1 night as part of a 2 day tour.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 out of 5
9 Cron St Franz Josef Glacier West Coast
The price is AU$172 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$172
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Our Lady of the Alps and Westcoast Wildlife ...
9/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
Julie special place! Easy access, friendly environment and lots of places to sit and read!

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
Franz Josef Oasis

Franz Josef Oasis

4 out of 5
Franz Josef Highway Franz Josef Glacier
The price is AU$251 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$251
13 Jan - 14 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (654 reviews)
Really unique place in the best way! Super friendly staff make check in simple!

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Franz Josef Oasis
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Punga Grove

Punga Grove

3 out of 5
Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (254 reviews)
The best stay at Franz Joseph, Punga Grove, spotless and spacious room, peaceful and quiet, manager Lily always friendly and helpful. Highest recommendation to everyone.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Punga Grove
Glenfern Villas

Glenfern Villas

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (373 reviews)
The property was large and comfortable. There was plenty of space to put your suitcases. The property was clean and everything worked as expected. The only criticism would be that you had to drive into the town. You could walk but that would mean walking on the highway.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Glenfern Villas
Mid century house in Central Franz location

Mid century house in Central Franz location

Franz Josef / Waiau West Coast
Stay at this holiday home in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
Perfect stay for a family of 4. House is clean, comfy and well equipped

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Mid century house in Central Franz location
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
105
5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
52
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
15
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Came during NZ tourism only in Covid shutdown, so was relatively quiet. But it was a lovely time. and beautiful weather always sweetens the deal

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Unfortunately the weather was not great. We were hoping to do a scenic flight. If you are fortunate to be there when the weather is good that is a must.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Only stayed overnight as was driving from Queenstown to Nelson but was a hreat place to stop for the night.

5/5 - Excellent

Kathryn

Awesome trip doing Heli hiking on the glacier

2/5 - Disappointing

Liz

Can’t now get anywhere near the glacier, I went many years ago and so different now. Unless you take a flight not worth visiting. I do understand that badly affected by global warming.

5/5 - Excellent

J.Korsgaard

We just had one night in Rainforest Retreat. We did the walking in the morning on the way to Westport.

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