glacier tours, scenery and mountains are just a few reasons travellers enjoy Franz Josef.
Put glacier tours, scenery and mountains on your to-do list during your next visit to Core area of Franz Josef!
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.
“great environment, staff very friendly, all guests were happy and enjoying restaurant, and all things available. Kitchen facilities very clean, new and organized. rooms were excellent and value tremendous.”
Average review score: 8.3
718 hotel reviews
Featuring free WiFi, a hot tub and free on-site parking, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is situated on the edge of Westland World Heritage Park.
“The friendly & helpful manager in charge and staff gave an excellent service.”
Average review score: 7.8
283 hotel 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.
“The staff was very very nice and welcoming. The villa itself was absolutely amazing! I stayed with my wife during our honeymoon and this place was charmingly romantic and very picturesque. Very spacious, free DVD's for you to enjoy, free WiFi, and a parking spot right in front of your door. The kitchen had everything we needed to make our own meal. We got rained out of our heli-hike and were having a pretty disappointing day until we stepped foot on this property. It immediately lifted our spirits and I could not have imagined a more perfect spot to spend a rainy day. As a bonus, they have sheep and alpacas for you to feed!”
Average review score: 8.8
197 hotel reviews
Set amongst native bushland, Punga Grove offers stylish accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village.
“Large and comfortable rooms with facilities for cooking your own food. Also walking distance from restaurants, supermarket and hot pools.”
Average review score: 8.9
188 hotel reviews
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.
“very friendly staff, clean, quiet place”
Average review score: 8.4
252 hotel 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.
“staff were all very friendly and helpful. they went out of there way to make our stay memorable.”
Average review score: 8.9
Featuring an outdoor 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.
“great location and clean rooms.”
Average review score: 7.3
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.
“Almost as new. Excellent cleaning. Nice people!”
Average review score: 9.4
623 hotel reviews
Set amongst native gardens, Westwood Lodge offers stylish bed and breakfast accommodation with mountain views. Each suite has a natural timber interior and en suite bathroom with underfloor heating.
“Staff were very friendly and helpful. The place was very warm and welcoming. This was our second stay. Our first was 10 years ago and we loved it then. The room was warm and quiet and the beds very comfy.”
Average review score: 8.9
Average review score: 9.1
58 On Cron is located the rainforest, 5 minutes from Franz Josef town centre. The glacier is a 10-minute drive away. The motel offers self-catering accommodation with free on-site parking.
“friendly staff, wonderful location and equipment for recreation and barbecue”
309 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.2
Opened in August 2013 and offering luxurious rooms with free Wi-Fi and a fireplace, Franz Josef Oasis is just 10 minutes’ drive from the Franz Josef Glacier.
“Very spacious room and great spa bath, cozy fire place!”
642 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.7
Featuring views of the surrounding mountains, Alpine Glacier Motel offers spacious units with satellite TV, modern bathrooms, heating and electric blankets. Guests can relax in the motel’s hot tub.
“Spacious apartment , very helping staff, location perfect”
723 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.9
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.
“Location was excellent. Heater was working very well to warm up the room during the winter. Kitchen was well equipped and bathroom was spacious. A cosy place to wind down after activator at Franz Josef.”
391 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.3
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.
“This was the best place I've stayed in the New Zealand (and Australia)! I was there for Christmas and there was such an awesome vibe about the place - clean kitchen and lounge facilities, comfortable beds, clean bathrooms and toilets, good music, nice little fire and of course the hot tub! You can get to the glaciers quickly and easily by car or on foot and also up to the free glow work cave. The staff were incredible and Ben was always quick to crack a joke but also help out with anything and answer questions. We had the best Christmas as a group of solo travellers and couldn't have asked for anything more!”
564 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.8
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.
“Great Location, Great facilities, Very clean.”
391 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.9
Franz Josef Montrose offers free unlimited WiFi and free on-site parking. It features free access to BBQ facilities, a spa pool, shared kitchen and a communal lounge area with a TV.
“The staff members are all friendly, kind, helpful, flexible and considerate. Good real tasty soup for dinner that we looked forward to. Convenient location.”
1058 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.6
Jag Escape 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 WiFi and free parking.
“The two bedroom units were so spacious and warm - exactly what you need when you've been on the road! The kitchen included an oven. The bathroom included a towel warmer.”
319 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9
Boasting mountain and garden views, Kahere Retreat is a luxury chalet located in Franz Josef. Franz Josef Glacier is 13km away. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.
“Lovely little native timber cottages, with kitchen and bathroom. 5 minutes from Franz Joseph. Friendly hosts. Recommend!”
Average review score: 7.9
Featuring free WiFi and a flat-screen TV in some rooms, Franz Josef Holiday Rentals offers a wide variety accommodation in the centre of Franz Josef Village.
“Fantastic new rooms linen was new it was fantastic well done”
Average review score: 8.5
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.
“Very warm with heaters on for our arrival”
187 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.5
Located in Franz Josef, home of the famous Franz Josef Glacier, this B&B offers free Wi-Fi and free breakfast, 4 minutes’ drive from the Franz Josef Glacier town centre.
“Our hostess Bernie is a lovely lady who was very welcoming when we arrived and made us feel at home. She made us tea and was very helpful In providing information, arranging a "free" limo service to take us to a restaurant and bring us back to the B and B. Excellent breakfast cooked by Gerard. Our room was spotless, bed comfortable and very tastefully decorated.”
Average review score: 7.7
Surrounded by rainforest and mountains, Chateau Backpackers & Motels offers a hot spa pool, an outdoor fire pit, BBQ facilities and a guest lounge with a fireplace.
“The staff member was extremely friendly and helpful. I would recommend this place just on her bring an employee.”
298 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.8
Guests staying at Ribbonwood Retreat enjoy panoramic views of the forests, glaciers and mountains of Westland National Park from their room.
Average review score: 9.6
Located 12 km from Franz Josef Glacier, Travels Rest offers accommodation in Franz Josef. It provides free private parking. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
“This is an absolutely beautiful home, period. It is very generous in size, extremely clean, and has a great location that is easy to find and on level ground... :) The beds were comfortable, all the furniture was great, kitchen was very modern and new, had nice privacy curtains, all the bedrooms were spacious. We received a letter from the owner/manager prior to coming with a great deal of detailed information that was helpful. Wish all of our stays were this nice, can't believe it's used as a rental!! Pictures online don't do it justice, and that's a compliment. Thank you!”
Average review score: 9.1
Situated in the heart of Franz Josef, this holiday home is 10 km from the Franz Josef Glacier, and is surrounded by native plants. Free WiFi is available.
“Finding some scones had been left for us when we were out was a nice surprise and delicious”
Average review score: 8.3
Situated in Franz Josef, this holiday home features a patio and a garden with a barbecue and a sun terrace. The property is 11 km from Franz Josef Glacier and boasts views of the mountain.
“Lovely clean and modern home with real fireplace”
Average review score: 8.1
Franz Country House is a holiday home with a barbecue, set in Franz Josef. The unit is 6 km from Franz Josef Glacier, and guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site.
“We loved the home! Very welcoming, the kitchen was big and very clean. The beds were very comfortable! The children loved looking for eggs in the morning! The hosts were also very kind and helpful!”
Average review score: 8.6
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hukawai Lodge is located in Franz Josef, 14 km from Franz Josef Glacier. Free private parking is available on site.
“This is a relatively new venture for owner Mary Ann, who, with her husband is a long time farmer in the area. Located 4-5 KM north of Franz Josef, it looks like a manor house and sits well back from the road and is very quiet. The continental breakfast was extensive and quite good. The rooms are nicely appointed and the sitting/living room is spacious and comfortably furnished. The price point is higher than other places to stay, but MaryAnn intends to have a 5 Star facility. We had a most enjoyable visit and learned a lot about the area and farming. We would stay at the Hukawai Lodge again.”
Average review score: 8.3
Set against a backdrop of rainforest and mountain, YHA Franz Josef Glacier features solar hot water and power, a fully equipped shared kitchen and a guest lounge with satellite TV.
“perfect!!!High value,low price,good service ,kindly staff ,huge lounge and kitchen room,big room ,nice sauna......”
342 hotel reviews
Average review score: 6.5
Offering a spa bath, Franz Josef Holiday House is 4.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier Village and Glacier Hot Pools.
“There is everything what you need except staff, that's obvious it's a home not hotel. wanted to stay for few more days, may be next time. A+”
