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A list by Ella Hofer & Tim Costa. Updated December 2023.
Includes a courtyard that opens out to a garden setting, plus a deep soaking bathtub.
This room has no capacity for additional beds or additional guests.
Please note children under 10 years of age cannot be accommodated in this suite. About the hotel: Set amongst native gardens, Westwood Lodge offers stylish bed and breakfast accommodation with mountain views. All suites at Westwood Lodge Accommodation include electric blankets, heating, and tea/coffee making facilities. Each suite has a natural timber interior and en suite bathroom with underfloor heating. Bathrobes and hairdryers are provided in each bathroom. The guest lounge features a bar, gas fire and large windows with views of the Southern Alps. The billiards room includes a full-size snooker table. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Continental buffet breakfast and à la carte cooked breakfasts are served in the dining room each morning. Westwood Lodge is a 15-minute walk from the centre of Franz Josef Village, in the heart of New Zealand's Glacier Country.Show full description
This large studio has a fully equipped kitchenette, underfloor and radiator heating and 32 inch flat screen TV. The bathroom has a shower, quality complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, and heated towel rail.
Please note that all studios are individually furnished, and the photos are presented as a guide only. About the hotel: Surrounded by beautiful native trees and bush land, Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef offers guests free Wi-Fi. Opened in December 2013, the property offers heated rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is a 1-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools. All accomodation offers radiator and underfloor heating. All features double glazed windows, a TV and a kitchenette. Rooms are serviced daily. Some rooms have a spa bath. Aspen Court is a 10-minute drive from the Franz Josef Glacier, and Fox Glacier is a 25-minute drive away. There are a variety of cafes and restaurants within a 5-minute walk. Other facilities include a BBQ, a guest laundry and a booking service for local activities. Guests enjoy free parking.Show full description
Opened January 2021. This studio features a balcony, electric kettle and flat-screen TV. About the hotel: Located in Franz Josef, Rainforest Deluxe provides a bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. At the hotel, every room has a balcony. At Rainforest Deluxe, every room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The nearest airport is Hokitika Airport, 135 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This spacious suite has a large flat-screen TV, luxurious bed linen and an en suite bathroom with a shower, heated towel rail, bathroom heater, hairdryer and free guest toiletries. About the hotel: Opened in 2014 and offering 20 luxurious rooms with free WiFi, Franz Josef Oasis is just 10 minutes’ drive from the Franz Josef Glacier. Guests enjoy a spacious, covered outdoor terrace, perfect for taking in the lovely views of Westland National Park, the garden and mountains. Rooms feature soundproofing, double-glazed windows, deluxe linen, super king beds and a fireplace or heat-pump. All boast a large flat-screen TV. Each room includes a bathroom with heated towel rails and guest toiletries. They display artworks by renowned New Zealand photographer, Andris Apse. Franz Josef Oasis Hotel is 5 minutes’ drive north from the Franz Josef Heliport and The Glacier Hot Pools. It is 2 minutes’ drive from Westland National Park. Lake Mapourika is 2 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
This hotel-style studio offers an en suite bathroom. It also includes a refrigerator, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a flat-screen TV, an electric heater, a hairdryer and electric blankets. Located on the ground floor, this studio includes free onsite parking.
You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. About the hotel: The Terrace offers 4-star accommodation with an on-site restaurant. These spacious heated rooms are located on the ground floor and offer electric blankets, a flat-screen TV, an en suite bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. Located in the centre of Franz Josef, on a quiet street, The Terrace offers free unlimited WiFi and free onsite parking. Guests can enjoy views of snow-capped mountains and the Croz Glacier from the Terrace grounds, and from some rooms. Accommodation options include studio rooms and self-contained apartments. Some rooms also feature spa baths and Kitchen facilities. All rooms are serviced daily. This property is close to Franz Josef’s free glow worm caves and is opposite the Kiwi Bird Centre where guests can experience New Zealand’s national bird up close. Guests have access to shared laundry and barbeque facilities with outdoor furniture. The tour desk can organize a range of activities, including hikes, Kayaking, horse treks, glacier walks and discounted helicopter flights or restaurant deals.Show full description
Features satellite TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries.
Some rooms feature a private balcony. You can request a balcony in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. Please note that these are not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability. About the hotel: Featuring free WiFi and free on-site parking, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is situated on the edge of Westland World Heritage Park. Each of the spacious, tastefully furnished rooms and suites offer a modern en suite bathroom and satellite TV. Some rooms have a balcony. Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner at the hotel's restaurant which serves modern New Zealand cuisine and quality wines. Located in Franz Josef Village, the property is nearby glacier walks, helicopter flights and horse trekking. Staff can arrange local excursions. Buses run twice a day from the village to Queenstown.Show full description
Spacious luxury apartments with satellite TV, fully equipped kitchen, dining/lounge areas, heating and air conditioning. About the hotel: Glenfern Villas offers spacious luxury apartments with satellite TV and free WiFi access. Each has a large deck with seating area and rural or alpine views. Each of the apartments at Glenfern Villas features a fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area. Heating and air conditioning is included. Facilities include a guest laundry, barbecue facilities and free car parking. There is also a spring-free trampoline and a small farm with animals. Glenfern Villas is located 3.5 km from Franz Josef Glacier village centre. Local activities include heli-hiking on the glacier, guided walks, quad bike riding, greenstone carving and kiwi encounters.Show full description
This Studio features a kitchenette, dining area and a patio.
Please note some of these Studio's are located upstairs with no lift access.
This room has no capacity for additional guests or additional beds. About the hotel: Set amongst native bushland, Punga Grove offers stylish accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village. All apartments include an outdoor deck, conservatory windows, fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi and satellite TV with 50 channels. Surrounded by stunning high alpine peaks, Punga Grove is a 2-minute walk to shops, cafes, bars and local tour operators. It is a 10-minute drive to the car park for access to the Franz Josef Glacier. Guests have access to laundry facilities and a gas barbecue. Some studios and apartments feature a luxury spa bath, gas log fire, underfloor heating and leather sofas. Continental breakfast can be delivered to the rooms each morning. Free parking is included and all rooms are serviced daily.Show full description
The rustic warmth of these log cabins amongst the forest canopy evokes solitude and privacy. Each tree hut has its own balcony surrounded by native bush, a king and a single bed, cable TV, a bathroom and facilities to make a continental breakfast.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). About the hotel: Deep In the heart of west coast glacier country, Rainforest Retreat offers a range of accommodation set amongst lush native bush in the Franz Josef township. Rainforest Retreat offers a range of accommodation from luxury tree huts to backpackers rooms. Guests can relax in the spas and sauna, dine out and have fun at the bar/restaurant, or just relish the bush setting and cook up barbecues with new friends.Show full description
Features a seating area with sunshine throughout the day. Also includes a modern bathroom and kitchenette facilities with refrigerator, microwave and coffee plunger.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). About the hotel: Featuring views of the surrounding mountains, Alpine Glacier Motel offers spacious units with smart tv, modern bathrooms, and heating. Franz Josef Alpine Glacier Motel is a 10-minute drive from Franz Josef Glacier and a 5-minute walk from Franz Josef town centre. Lake Mapourika is a 5-minute drive away. All accommodation has a refrigerator, microwave, coffee plunger, kitchenware and toaster. Each has a seating area, Ironing facilities. FREE UNLIMITED Wi-Fi access is included. Many units have a relaxing spa bath and spectacular mountain and glacier views. Facilities include a tour desk, shared laundry facilities, and car parking right outside your unit.Show full description
Bella Vista Motel offers modern rooms in the heart of the peaceful Franz Josef Glacier Village. There are barbecue facilities for outdoor dining, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Rooms at the Bella Vista feature tea/coffee making facilities, heating and a flat-screen TV. Many rooms have kitchenettes with a microwave. Some offer stunning views of the surrounding Glaciers. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef is a 3-minute walk from the Glacier Hot Pools and the West Coast Wildlife Centre. Franz Josef Airport is a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
This studio has a microwave, toaster and patio. About the hotel: Franz Alpine Retreat is located in the heart of the Southern Alps, a 5-minute drive from Franz Josef Town. The peaceful retreat offers free parking. Franz Alpine Retreat offers a range of accommodation from Chalets to Studios. The chalets are modern with full kitchen facilities. A flat-screen TV, sofa seating area and tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Guests have access to a book library and laundry services. Outdoor activities such as hiking and sky diving are available. A continental breakfast can be arranged upon request. Other dining options are available near the property.Show full description
This heated room offers access to shared bathroom and toilet facilities. About the hotel: Set against a backdrop of rainforest and mountain, Haka House Franz Josef Glacier features solar hot water and power, a fully equipped shared kitchen and a guest lounge with satellite TV. All rooms are heated and some have an en suite bathroom. Facilities include a sauna. Free unlimited WiFi for guests. Haka House Franz Josef Hostel is a 10-minute drive from the Franz Josef Glacier and a 30-40 minute drive from Fox Glacier. The guest lounge room features a flat-screen TV and DVD player with DVDs. The open-plan lounge/dining area includes a TV room with a large flat-screen TV and multiple DVD's available. A laundry/drying room is also available on-site. Haka House Franz Josef Glacier is a 2019 Winner – Certificate of Excellence (Trip Advisor) and offers backpacker accommodation with a choice of shared or private rooms.Show full description
This self-contained cottage has 3 rooms, each with a double bed and a single bed or a set of bunk beds. There is a separate lounge with kitchen and dining area. Shower room and toilet, TV, complimentary coffee and tea facilities and linen and towels are provided. About the hotel: Featuring a hot tub and BBQ area, Franz Josef TOP 10 Holiday Park offers a range of holiday cabins and motel units with the majestic Franz Josef Glacier providing a spectacular backdrop. Situated on the edge of Aoraki Mt Cook and Westland National Parks, TOP 10 Holiday Park Franz Josef is a 3-minute drive from Franz Josef village. The car park for Franz Josef Glacier is a 10-minute drive away. All accommodation includes heating. Holiday cabins offer access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Apartments with private bathroom and cooking facilities are also available. Free WiFi is offered. Facilities include a guest laundry, games room, children’s playground and free gas BBQs. The friendly staff can provide local information and tour bookings.Show full description
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