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Franz Josef – 35 hotels and places to stay

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.

Next door to Alice May pub so very convenient
Review score
8.5
Very good
1,015 reviews
Price from
£84.30
1 night, 2 adults

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.

a really nice stay and the food was excellent.
Review score
8.5
Very good
324 reviews
Price from
£154.85
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Franz Josef, Rainforest Deluxe provides a terrace and bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel features family rooms.

Beautiful lodge in the forest . Modern and clean, great facilities , comfortable bed . Gorgeous terrace and so close to amenities.
Review score
9.2
Superb
205 reviews
Price from
£190.53
1 night, 2 adults

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

Breakfast was great and it was everything and more comfortable clean
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
432 reviews
Price from
£177.48
1 night, 2 adults

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

Lovely hotel. Great location. Stunning views. Great breakfast. The only downside was that there was a large wet stain outside our room in the corridor with an awful unpleasant smell. Advised staff who seemed unaware of it. It appeared to us to have been a long standing leak with that dreadful odour. Hopefully, they will have it fixed for the next guests.
Review score
7.6
Good
1,051 reviews
Price from
£98.77
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring views of the surrounding mountains, Alpine Glacier Motel offers spacious units with smart tv, modern bathrooms, and heating.

An excellent location for this motel, nice and central within Frank Josef township. A nice spacious living area meant it was comfortable and relaxing spending some time here. A very nice touch for them to provide a little bit of breakfast for the morning.
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
1,794 reviews
Price from
£53.24
1 night, 2 adults

Glow Worm Accommodation is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private en suite rooms. Free unlimited WiFi is included.

quaint quirky. Cross between a motel and upmarket backpackers with everything you need. Antiques from last century in all rooms with old pictures in bark frames. Very compact rooms. owner on site and great guy. Perfect location
Review score
8.2
Very good
2,010 reviews
Price from
£43.93
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Location was great - easy to walk to everything. Apartment was clean and spacious with good amenities. Would have preferred a settee instead of a second bed. Only 1 armchair.
Review score
9.4
Superb
898 reviews
Price from
£95.84
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Lovely compact unit with all you need for a retreat from the roadtrip or those arduous activities around Franz Josef Town. Staff were exceptional. Easy walking distance to the whole town. Restaurants and cafes just metres away.
Review score
8.5
Very good
729 reviews
Price from
£73.21
1 night, 2 adults

Glacier View Motel offers self-catering accommodation with rainforest, glacier and mountain views. Each room includes a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.

Friendly welcome...lovely spot...appreciated the milk for tea and coffee making...great motel
Review score
7.2
Good
719 reviews
Price from
£73.48
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    10.0

    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
  • Review score
    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
  • Review score
    8.0

    Lots of walking trails towards the glacier but sadly we were...

    Lots of walking trails towards the glacier but sadly we were not able to do any walking as it was raining hard and steady during our stay. Enjoyed a delicious meal at “Alice May” restaurant only 5-10 minute walk from hotel.
    Guest review by
    John
    United States
  • Review score
    10.0

    Great area for outdoor activities with plenty to do and...

    Great area for outdoor activities with plenty to do and experience. We did several local DOC walks (i.e., Tatare Falls and Callery Gorge) and undertook an amazing helicopter flight with Glacier Country Helicopters - Pilot’s Choice (35 minutes duration). The Landing was a great place to dine.
    Guest review by
    Karen
    New Zealand
  • Review score
    10.0

    We love that all the hotels, restaurants, cafes and...

    We love that all the hotels, restaurants, cafes and activities are all within walking distance. All the staff that we have met for our helicopter ride and hike were excellent and so friendly! It is a very relaxing place yet fun to be having a holiday at Franz Josef. But I do wish you could review the restaurant pricing as they are very steep. With all the holidaymakers in the area, all need to eat and drink so no need to charge so high...i think you will invite more tourists to the area if prices of food are less expensive.
    Guest review by
    Ju-Li
    Singapore
  • Review score
    10.0

    We stayed there because I am a keen bird photographer and I...

    We stayed there because I am a keen bird photographer and I wanted to visit the Whataroa bird sanctuary. We initially only booked 3 nights but there is so much to do around there we extended it to 5. while there we went to lake Matherson, Fox Glacier, a beautiful bush walk especially down the moraine track, Franz Joseph Glacier not visible due to mist and Okarito which has a beautiful coast and large lagoon but unfortunately the weather was not great so next time.
    Guest review by
    Chris
    New Zealand

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  • From £399.32 per night
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 324 reviews
    Hotel is in an amazing location, which was why we chose it. We only stayed two nights but managed to do everything we wanted to in the area. The main one being the Franz Josef heli hike. Hotel restaurant was very good and the all inclusive dinner & breakfast (which I hadn't realised at the time of booking) was a bonus.
    Guest review by
    Janiece
    United Kingdom
  • From £110.92 per night
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 1,015 reviews
    The location being close to the bars and restaurants but also a close drive away from the walks up to the glacier made this worth the stay.
    Guest review by
    Sally
    United Kingdom
  • From £68.77 per night
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 1,508 reviews
    If you require a cheap place near Franz-Josef-Glacier then go ahead, but...
    Guest review by
    Moritz
    Germany
  • From £108.26 per night
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 1,051 reviews
    The hotel was well situated for sightseeing in Franz Josef.
    Guest review by
    Karen
    Australia
  • From £65.89 per night
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 1,928 reviews
    We hadden Rainforest Retreat Deluxe en het was perfect!
    Guest review by
    Sofie
    Belgium