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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.

J
Julia
From
New Zealand
As described, a great Rainforest retreat. Wonderful to have extremely clean and high spec accomodation where dogs are welcome. Private, comfy and all round five star.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
US$254.88
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.

A
Anna
From
United Kingdom
Peaceful, beautiful, out of town surroundings. Huge skies and scenic views. Was an added bonus to have complimentary continental breakfast. Bed huge and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 568 reviews
Price from
US$128.96
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, 901 reviews
Price from
US$104.18
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
Roman
From
Czech Republic
Luxury accommodation in Franz Josef with easy access to the West Coast Wildlife Centre (kiwi) and Franz Josef glacier tours. The rooms are surrounded by the rain forest jungle on all sides. Good restaurant, friendly staff. Can recommend the 5-course dinner that can be nicely coupled with excellent NZ wines.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews
Price from
US$665.08
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.

K
KATKITKAT
From
Thailand
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier was temporarily closed at the time we stayed, so we were transfered to Te Waonui Forest Retreat. Everything there was really great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,025 reviews
Price from
US$162.75
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.

E
Enni
From
China
Clean and comfortable cottage, equipped with everything you need for an overnight stay. Location is perfect near the town but with plenty of open view. Although it was raining heavily overnight but this is the famous West Coast thing :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
Price from
US$108.12
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.

K
Kwang Lip
From
Singapore
The apartment was prefect. It was very clean and towels and handwash were provided and you get a great view from the bedroom and living area and we wake up to a clear view of mount cook the next morning. And although we arrive late at night, we didn't have any problem finding our way to the apartment as the owner was very thoughtful to put up sign along the way near the apartment to ensure guest doesn't get lost. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Price from
US$135.16
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.

J
Jasmin
From
Germany
Aspen Court Franz Josef exceeded expectations! The rooms are spacious, light, and tastefully designed. The entire place is very comfortable, immaculately clean, and well-equipped. The staff were welcoming and supportive, making the stay even more enjoyable. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 829 reviews
Price from
US$135.16
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.

S
Stephen
From
United Kingdom
Friendly helpful staff. Spotlessly clean. Good location. Good value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 828 reviews
Price from
US$95.74
1 night, 2 adults

Franz Josef Treetops

Franz Josef

Located in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, Franz Josef Treetops features a patio and garden views. This 4-star holiday home provides a spa experience, with its hot tub and open-air bath.

A
Alex
From
0
Loved the outdoor baths, the whole place was emaculate. Quiet location 5 mins walk to town and 2 mins to the heli hike depot! Great and luxurious place to relax and catch up on washing 3 weeks into our 7 week campervan tour!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$216.81
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 568 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Franz Josef

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 912 reviews

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

From US$95.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 901 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$152.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,025 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$208.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 747 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 395 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$665.08 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$376.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 758 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$134.59 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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Franz Josef and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,062 reviews

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

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 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 65 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, 704 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

Located in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, Franz Josef Treetops features a patio and garden views. This 4-star holiday home provides a spa experience, with its hot tub and open-air bath.

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.

Budget hotels in Franz Josef and nearby

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.

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

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

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.

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

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.

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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews
I highly recommend 10 Cottages. The view of Franz Josef from my mountain view room was absolutely stunning! Well appointed and spotlessly clean, it is all you need for a very comfortable short stay in Franz Josef. It was perfect for self catering and the cabins are really warm and cosy. Perfect location, 2 minutes walk to the main street and wildlife centre (where you can see kiwis up close, a great experience). Thank you Michelle and Allan, you were delightful hosts! I certainly stay again when I'm next in Franz Josef.
Guest review by
Kate
Australia
From US$134.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews
Franz Josef is a beautiful location with an excellent view of the surrounding mountains and we had excellent weather to boot. Check-in was very easy and we were given a detailed map of the village and excellent advice on where to eat as well as the best time to hike to see the glacier (early-ish). That advice was prescient as the mountain and glacier tended to disappear behind the clouds forming. Thank you!
Guest review by
thierry
Canada
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
From US$208.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,025 reviews
Reception staff was really nice. The rooms were clean and spacious. Location is excellent to visit around Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.
Guest review by
Nicolas
Mexico
From US$234.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,059 reviews
Great little space close to Franz Josef glacier. Felt very peaceful and tranquil walking through the property also.
Guest review by
Belinda
Australia
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