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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. It is a 1-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

Cleanliness, service and how well the rooms are equipped/amenities, surpassed our expectations. The bathroom even had its own hot tub which we didn't end up using. I HIGHLY recommend this place!

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9.4
Superb
907 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

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

Franz Josef Alpine Glacier Motel is a 10-minute drive from Franz Josef Glacier and a 5-minute walk from Franz Josef town centre. Lake Mapourika is a 5-minute drive away.

It was very handy to everything. Good off street parking. The rooms very warm and comfy. Will stay again.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,288 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Boasting mountain and garden views, Kahere Retreat is a luxury chalet located at 5 km north from Franz Josef. Franz Josef Glacier is 13km away. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.

Featuring timber throughout, the heated accommodation has a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There is a bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Outside, guests can enjoy bush and creek access, as well as a garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. There is a handcrafted wooden staircase which goes to the two upstairs bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room are downstairs.

,A very unique cabin, beautifully crafted and comfortable. We also loved the hot tub. Set in a beautiful location

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8.6
Fabulous
338 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Set amongst native bushland, Punga Grove offers stylish accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village. All apartments include an outdoor deck, conservatory windows, fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi and satellite TV with 50 channels.

Continental breakfast can be delivered to the rooms each morning. Free parking is included and all rooms are serviced daily.

Great, comfortable, clean place, spacious rooms, good location, very nice and helpful owner.

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8.7
Fabulous
629 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

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. Free off-street parking and free unlimited WiFi are included.

The cottage was very clean and extremely comfortable. The location was excellent as you can easily walk to restaurants, shops and the Callery Gorge, Tatare Tunnel and Terrace walks. Parking is outside your cottage and the staff were lovely and very helpful.

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8.6
Fabulous
618 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

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.

Each of the apartments at Glenfern Villas features a fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area. Heating and air conditioning is included.

Kitchen had everything you could possibly need.

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8.6
Fabulous
266 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

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 parking.

Franz Alpine Retreat offers a range of accommodation from Chalets to Studios. The chalets are modern with full kitchen facilities. A flat-screen TV, sofa seating area and tea/coffee making facilities are provided.

Nice and cosy appartment, with everything you need inside.

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8.4
Very good
931 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

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.

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef is a 3-minute walk from the Glacier Hot Pools and the West Coast Wildlife Centre. Franz Josef Airport is a 5-minute walk away.

Great place to stay. Glacier view from our room. Right in the village and staff/manager was great. Laundry was easy to use. DVD selection was great on a very! wet evening

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8.4
Very good
931 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

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. The motel offers self-catering accommodation with free on-site parking. Guests enjoy satellite TV -- including Sky Sports -- in all the rooms and free Wi-Fi access during their stay.

Great motel with a well equipped kitchen and comfy beds

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8.8
Fabulous
569 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

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.

Situated 2 km from Franz Josef village centre, Motel Glacier View is located in the World Heritage-listed South Westland National Park. The tour desk can arrange visits to the Franz Josef Glacier.

Beautiful locations. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Owners were very helpful and friendly. They have two ponies that are so adorable.

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6.6
Review score
602 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Avg. price/night: £48.23
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 602 reviews
    Motel was better than expected. Great views and it was a bonus being able to park the car under cover. No problems with tv or wi-fi!
    Andrea
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £57.19
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,286 reviews
    A lovely light filled studio room, with a single bed as well as a queen. Functional kitchenette with plug-in twin hot plates and well appointed for a comfortable over-night stay. Large wet-area shower in a big bathroom and a really nice range of toiletries available. The motel is centrally located in the town with an easy walk to eateries, bars and other tourist attractions or head-offices, to meet at before beginning your outdoor adventures of choice. Happy to recommend and return to on another occasion
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.29
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 932 reviews
    Great location (recommend the Alice May restaurant nearby), free parking, comfortable room, lots of useful info about local attractions when we checked in which was great
    Laura
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 215 reviews
    The view was gorgeous. The room a great size and loved the fire if it was a chilly evening. The young girl running the motel was so lovely. She was friendly, chatty and ran the motel so well. Breakfast always set out so well too. Thank you to her! The motel has a shuttle service which was excellent as you are a little way out of town.
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £81.58
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 570 reviews
    No complaints, lovely motel, staff, location etc...will recommend !! Thank you
    B
    Bryan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £81.49
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 629 reviews
    Comfortable, spacious and clean serviced motel room. Close to all facilities in Franz Josef township. Good value for money.
    John
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £111.99
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 337 reviews
    Great to be able to cook dinners after being on the road for a while. Lovely views. Spa great. Peaceful and relaxing
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £81.58
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 570 reviews
    Nothing special about the motel
    Naresh
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £111.99
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 337 reviews
    Beautiful and so peaceful. Perfect after a few days on the road
    Stephanie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £48.23
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 602 reviews
    Liked very little about this motel - cant pay any compliments
    Russell
    Young couple