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Reviews of Alpine Escape

6 Ferguson Place, 7856 Franz Josef, New Zealand

#6 of 33 hotels in Franz Josef

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 243 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning views from this small but beautiful cabin. Spotlessly clean. Can watch the sun set over Franz Josef Glacier from the deck. Very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could use an awning maybe small bbq

    Clean, compact

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2023

    10
    Great stay and will be back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi connection is weak

    Great views, peaceful and very comfortable stay, highly recommended this place and will be back again.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2022

    10
    Perfect in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This cabin was absolutely perfect in every way. It was exceptionally clean and fitted out to a very high standard. The views and location were stunning. We would not hesitate to recommend staying here.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    9.0
    Cute stay in a glacier side cabin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Lovely cabin stay

    Wonderful little cabin on the edge of the glacier town just a short drive away from Franz Josef. It's very secluded and romantic, tucked in amongst the fields, with horses around. The accommodation has everything you need. A smart TV, good WiFi, a nice bathroom unit and good well stocked kitchen with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper included. Theres tea and coffee making facilities and supplies. The heater/air con unit works quite well too and keeps the whole place either cold or toasty depending on time of year ( or day...) It's a lovely little cabin and we were very comfortable and happy staying here! Check in was also very easy to self administer and self do so you can arrive anytime and have the lockbox to enter

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    10
    Clean room with a superb view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gorgeous setting. Great tiny house. Clean and modern.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2022

    10
    Recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could have been bigger but it sufficed for a short stay.

    Easy check in, great location, quiet and peaceful, lovely mountain views and got a bonus beautiful sunset the one night we stayed. Very comfy couch! room separate from lounge area

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely incredible spot, so beautiful and the dark sky stars is just unbelievable. Very clean with everything we needed

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2022

    9.0
    Excellent place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Curtains let in a lot of light in the am.

    Beautiful outlook and a lovely location. Small but reasonably well equipped and very comfortable. We loved the horse galloping around in the adjoining paddock.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cabin is on the smaller side. There is no deck awnings so when it rained we had to close all the doors to stop the wild rain coming in.

    Nice view over the mountains and comfortable stay overall. Short drive into town.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely view

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    10
    Beautiful little unit with amazing views - well worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved staying here - nothing negative to say - we were very happy

    We loved this little unit. The views onto the mountain were beautiful and the bed was very comfortable with a comfy couch too. I have read a few of the previous reviews with people complaining that the bathroom was too small, and lets be honest - it is..... BUT - if my butt can park its self on the loo and get into the shower (and lets be honest - I have a big butt!!!) you can too - yes its small and compact but it has everything - a toilet a sink and a shower (a good one at that) then its all good - you don't need to go ballroom dancing in it. The unit was a comfortable easy place to stay with great views ( oh and the horse in the paddock out front put on a galloping show at sunset which made it all the more amazing) Communication was via Booking.com so we didnt need to interact with the hosts (which suited us) but contact details were supplied

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2022

    10
    Gorgeous views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi was a bit spotty and there was a little bit of an insect problem

    It was gorgeous, the view at night was beautiful

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sind in the bathroom was rather small.

    The view from the house was absolutely stunning. and the interior was really nice.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2022

    10
    possibly our best stay in NZ
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    insect mesh on windows would have been nice.

    amazing views, great location. Quiet and well appointed.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our favourite accommodation on our NZ trip. Stunning location even on a rainy day you can enjoy the scenery from the super comfy couch or bed! Kitchen has everything you need.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    10
    Amazing, cosy cabin - 4 minute drive from township.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be careful not to leave the windows open because sand flies like to enter.

    Location was really great, it was 4 minutes out of the township which meant it was extremely quiet and peaceful. Views from the deck were spectacular during the day (horses!) and night. When the sky is clear at night, you can see so many stars! The cabin was really well insulated! The bed and couch were very comfortable. Electric blanket on bed and heaters available in both bedroom and main living. Private parking right behind cabin. Communication about how to get the key was super easy. Would highly recommend staying here, we loved it!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    10
    Beautiful cabin, perfect to relax between adventures.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, but during the day expect to hear an occasional distant helicopter flying between the nearby town and glacier.

    Comfy layout, attractively decorated. Deck is perfect for a relaxing drink while watching the sunset. Kitchen suitably equipped to prepare your own meals. Convenient, short drive to town of Franz Josef.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cosy little place to chill out for the night, dry, warm, great utilities and a beautiful view of the mountains

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2022

    10
    easy and happy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    cute and good size

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    8.0
    Great views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Granted it had been raining a lot, but for a new build with double glazing the place was quite damp (e.g. lots of condensation, even after ventilating).

    The place was warm, with great views of the mountains and had a well stocked kitchen. Quiet setting (unless it's windy) and a comfy couch for when the weather turns.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    9.0
    This stay was fantastic, would definitely recommend staying here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was tiny but manageable (one person only)

    Beautiful property with a beautiful view. Very private too.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found this cabin to be beautifully decorated and thoughtfully resourced with everything we could have needed. We really enjoyed our stay here, and loved the amazing view from the verandah.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    9.0
    stay again 10 percent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    views, modern, quiet, comfortable bed and pillows

    Stayed in July 2022

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