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Rainforest Deluxe

Hotel in Franz Josef

Rainforest Deluxe in Franz Josef provides accommodation with a terrace, a bar and a spa and wellness centre. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub.

I
Ivan
From
Malta
Lovely facility in midst of trees . Super clean modern room and staff very helpful .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
US$254.76
1 night, 2 adults

Franz Josef Oasis

Hotel in Franz Josef

Opened in 2014 and offering 20 luxurious rooms with free WiFi, Franz Josef Oasis is just 10 minutes’ drive from the Franz Josef Glacier.

P
Paula
From
Singapore
Clean, warm and spacious hotel room. The heater in the room is looks modern and aesthetic. The staffs are friendly and helpful. Parking available and hotel is near the town area around 5min drive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 573 reviews
Price from
US$128.90
1 night, 2 adults

The Terrace

Hotel in Franz Josef

The Terrace offers 4-star accommodation with an on-site restaurant. Located in the centre of Franz Josef, on a quiet street, The Terrace offers free unlimited WiFi and free onsite parking.

S
Sharon
From
France
in the centre of town & near to great bar/restaurant
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 894 reviews
Price from
US$104.14
1 night, 2 adults

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Hotel in Franz Josef

Surrounded by natural rainforest on New Zealand's West Coast, Te Waonui Forest Retreat is a short drive from Franz Josef Glacier. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

R
Rik
From
Netherlands
Great room modern luxe. Great Bed. Large Bathroom Nice Balcony giving the idea you are in a Rainforest. Nice bar. Breakfast nice and good. Staff very friendly specially Emiliano Great Hotel with a matching price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Price from
US$664.78
1 night, 2 adults

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Hotel in Franz Josef

Featuring free WiFi and free on-site parking, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is situated on the edge of Westland World Heritage Park.

Z
Ziyun
From
China
nice staff and very hospitable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,020 reviews
Price from
US$162.68
1 night, 2 adults

Stony Creek, 3 bedroom home, Franz Josef

Franz Josef

Situated in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, Stony Creek, 3 bedroom home, Franz Josef features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

K
KAM YUEN
From
Hong Kong
Very modern and enviromental friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Price from
US$118.21
1 night, 2 adults

Te Awa Cottages

Franz Josef

Located in Franz Josef, Te Awa Cottages offers accommodation with seating area. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony.

C
Claire
From
Australia
We loved this cottage as it was so comfortable and had an amazing view of Franz Joseph Glacier. We loved that it was a little out of the main township and in a rural environment. Although it is on the main road which is super quiet at night it is cleverly landscaped to minimise car noise and enhance privacy. It was a great place to have as a base to explore the district.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Price from
US$108.08
1 night, 2 adults

Alpine Escape

Franz Josef

Situated in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, Alpine Escape features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

J
Jan
From
Switzerland
this is an absolutely beautiful place, especially in clear nights (look up!)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Price from
US$135.10
1 night, 2 adults

Aspen Court Franz Josef

Franz Josef

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.

C
Chirag
From
India
This is an amazing property. One of the highlights of our trip as far as accommodation is concerned. We were to stay here for Christmas Eve and the hosts (Pam and Peter) made sure to advise us well in time to prepare for our stay in Franz Josef as being holiday most shops around would be closed. It's a fantastic, well maintained and extremely clean property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews
Price from
US$135.10
1 night, 2 adults

58 On Cron Motel

Franz Josef

58 On Cron is located in the foothills of the Southern Alps. We are just 5 minutes from village centre and the Franz Josef Glacier is a 10-minute drive away.

M
Marisol
From
Germany
Very efficient, clean and comfortable motel with everything you need. We cooked dinner every night of our stay and had all the utilities needed. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the location superb. The management was also always available to help and gave us great information for the continued route to Queenstown. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 834 reviews
Price from
US$95.69
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 573 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews

Discover Haka House Franz Josef, a welcoming and vibrant hostel nestled in New Zealand's Glacier Country.

From US$94.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 760 reviews

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.

From US$134.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,061 reviews

Surrounded by rainforest and mountains, Chateau Backpackers & Motels offers an outdoor fire pit, BBQ facilities.

From US$60.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

A recently renovated holiday home located in Franz Josef, TWO FOUR CRON Franz Josef features a garden. This holiday home provides free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

Located in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, Kea Retreat features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 894 reviews

The Terrace offers 4-star accommodation with an on-site restaurant. Located in the centre of Franz Josef, on a quiet street, The Terrace offers free unlimited WiFi and free onsite parking.

From US$166.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews

Situated in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, The Ferns Hideaway has a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Situated in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, Six Kamahi Guest Studio has a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Best hotels with breakfast in Franz Josef and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,020 reviews

Featuring free WiFi and free on-site parking, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is situated on the edge of Westland World Heritage Park.

From US$262.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews

Surrounded by natural rainforest on New Zealand's West Coast, Te Waonui Forest Retreat is a short drive from Franz Josef Glacier. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

From US$664.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Holly Homestead B&B in Franz Josef features 4-star accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and luggage storage space.

Located in Tatare in the West Coast region, Gibbs Guesthouse features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Located in Tatare in the West Coast region, Glacier Cottage provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home features a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Tatare in the West Coast region, Glacier Lake House offers accommodation with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

Situated in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, Alpine Escape features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Set in Tatare in the West Coast region, Donovan Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden views.

Hotels located in the centre of Franz Josef

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

A recently renovated apartment set in Franz Josef, Forest View Franz Josef features a garden. Boasting private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,027 reviews

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.

From US$200.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Central & Relaxing is located in Franz Josef. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 707 reviews

Backing onto peaceful greenery, 10 Cottages offers self-contained cottages with a balcony, just 2 minutes' walk from the center of Franz Josef Glacier and a 3-minute walk from the Glacier Hot Pools.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 746 reviews

Set amongst native bushland, Punga Grove offers stylish accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village.

From US$219.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

Located in Franz Josef, Westwood Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and mountain views. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with garden views.

From US$376.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews

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.

From US$207.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Situated in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, Franz Josef Villa features a patio and lake views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

FAQs about hotels in Franz Josef

What guests said about Franz Josef:

6.0

The glacier is not reachable anymore.

The glacier is not reachable anymore. The area is roped off from a great distance away. A few years ago we walked right up to bottom of the glacier. The only way to see the glacier now is by helicopter at a great cost.
Guest review by
Rhonda
Australia
10

The glacier area is a wonderful place to visit.

The glacier area is a wonderful place to visit. The weather can be unpredictable so we recommend booking your activities for first thing in the morning, the weather tends to get worse throughout the day.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

So much to see and do.

So much to see and do. I will ensure that we spend more time there on our next visit. Highlight was Scenic Helicopter trip to the Glacier flying with Ken from Heliservices. NZ. Make sure you finish off your day with a private soak at Waiho Hot Tubs.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

Unfortunately it was raining at times and overcast so our...

Unfortunately it was raining at times and overcast so our helicopter flight to the glaciers was cancelled. We were given a full refund as the weather was out of our control. We could still do walks and the wildlife centre and movie of the western coast of NZ at the cinema were a highlight.
Guest review by
Robert
Australia
10

Nice little town.

Nice little town. Had great views and lits of nice tracks for walking. Restaurants were good and gift shop had nice selection of items at prices better than what I have seen elsewhere. Glacier Country Heli Tour was superub!
Guest review by
Jana
United States
8.0

We dined at the Landing restaurant.

We dined at the Landing restaurant. Very good, busy and lively atmosphere, with friendly service, many tables were reserved. Big platefuls of great food, so bring your appetite. Easy parking in Franz, as would be expected. Especially after QT!! The walk to the glacier viewing platform from the car-park shouldn't be underestimated for anyone who is infirm or unfit. But it's worth it for the view when you get there. The west coast road is delightful to drive. But note that there was road clearing operations which literally closed the road north of Haast for a couple of hours! Take heed of any warning signs!
Guest review by
Michael
New Zealand

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From US$262.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,020 reviews
We stayed here for one night on our travels around the south island. The hotel is really well located to the centre of the town with plentiful car parking. The staff were friendly and the accommodation comfortable and similar to the motel style of many hotels in New Zealand. Breakfast and dinner was included and was pleasant. The price is a little higher than we would pay for similar accommodation elsewhere but given the location was good value.
Guest review by
Clare
United Kingdom
From US$197.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews
Having driven for 5 hours from Queenstown, arriving at the Aspen Court was a very welcome relief from such a journey. We had a great welcome on checking in and got a quick round down on things to do and places to eat. Our room was spotless, offering a super king sized bed, which was extremely comfortable, along with a very well kitted out kitchen area and large shower room. Aspen Court has to be the place to stay in Franz Josef. We loved it.
Guest review by
Stephen
United Kingdom
From US$157.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,136 reviews
Everything was clean and comfortable. Good location but not best location (best location would be directly in Franz Josef or Fox Glacier). Nonetheless it’s only a few minutes away but you need a vehicle. Quiet for a motel. Private entrance : you don’t have to pass in front of other rooms when you enter your room. Microwave and others to fix your own food and breakfast. I would definitely come back.
Guest review by
Michael
Sweden
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Compact comfortable cabin with amazing views out towards Franz Josef Glacier. Well designed so had all the facilities we needed to self cater for 2 nights. In a field surrounded by a few houses and horses with panoramic views across to the mountains.
Guest review by
Deborah
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 677 reviews
The location and view of the Glacier View motel at Franz Josef, South Island is the best.
Guest review by
Fernandez
Australia