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The Terrace
Hotel in Franz Josef
The Terrace offers 4-star accommodations with an on-site restaurant. Located in the center of Franz Josef, on a quiet street, The Terrace offers free unlimited WiFi and free onsite parking.
humar yani
Indonesia
Location was Great, Staff were Great and the rooms had everything we needed.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
863 reviews
Price from£73.85per night
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
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.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
189 reviews
Price from£446.94per night
Rainforest Deluxe
Hotel in Franz Josef
Located in Franz Josef, Rainforest Deluxe has a bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub.
leslie
United States of America
Beautiful rooms with awesome views of rain forest
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
231 reviews
Price from£166.77per night
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotel in Franz Josef
Featuring free WiFi and free on-site parking, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is located on the edge of Westland World Heritage Park.
Marcela
United States of America
Hotel was full so we were upgraded to a sister hotel down the street; the new hotel was beautiful .
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,008 reviews
Price from£170.24per night
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.
Rosemary
United States of America
• Beautiful large room (Premium King Suite with Fireplace) facing north overlooking the garden and wonderful views.
• Comfortable seating and table/chairs were great. Loved the fireplace.
• Guest Laundry facilities - a definite plus.
• Attentive and friendly staff - Francesca.
• Breakfast included - a good selection.
• Fabulous dark skies for star gazing.
• Nice complimentary toiletries.
• Super clean!
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
216 reviews
Price from£238.81per night
Alpine Glacier Motel
Franz Josef
Featuring views of the surrounding mountains, Alpine Glacier Motel offers spacious units with smart tv, modern bathrooms, and heating.
Dennis
United States of America
Nice location. Close to the grocery store and restaurants. Sliding front door unit. Large square footage with kitchen sink etc. Bathroom. Was decent sized as well.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,309 reviews
Price from£57.55per night
Glow Worm Accommodation
Franz Josef
Glow Worm Accommodations is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private rooms with attached bathroom. Free unlimited WiFi is included.
PAUL
United Kingdom
A great location, comfortable, clean, nice shower and handy for everythi.ng
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,803 reviews
Price from£47.48per night
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.
Anthony
United States of America
Very nice room with parking right outside. Location great for Glacier Hike tour as booking center just about right across the street. Super friendly and helpful greeting when we arrived.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
892 reviews
Price from£117.49per night
10 Cottages
Franz Josef
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.
Katherine
United Kingdom
Location, value, cleanliness
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
624 reviews
Price from£74.81per night
Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Glacier View Motel offers self-catering accommodations with rainforest, glacier and mountain views. Each room includes a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.
Maree
Australia
The room was clean and comfortable with lots of space to spread out.
Great views up to the glacier and surrounding mountains.
The staff were friendly and helpful when we saw them.
6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
603 reviews
Price from£44.12per night
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What Guests Said About Franz Josef:
- 10Scored 10
Franz Josef is a must do destination when travelling in the...
Franz Josef is a must do destination when travelling in the South Island, especially if you like the outdoors. Got up early and travelled to Lake Matheson to watch the sunrise - possibly the best experience in all our years of travelling. The cafe at Lake Matheson was brilliant as well and Alice May restaurant in Franz Josef was brilliant for dinner.LissaNew Zealand - 6.0Scored 6.0
A must see on any New Zealand itinerary, but one day is...
A must see on any New Zealand itinerary, but one day is sufficient. Perfect for adventurous young people who like walking, not so much for older persons. The helicopter ride was bit of a rip-off as the weather closed in and we could not land on the glacier. Although they did give us a little refund, it was not up to our expectations and very expensive 20 minute ride.
JohnAustralia - 8.0Scored 8.0
Beautiful World Heritage site with exquisite natural flora...
Beautiful World Heritage site with exquisite natural flora and fauna. The walks were amongst the most scenic and beautiful we’ve ever experienced. Only downside, which I feel needs to be more clearly explained to visitors, is that the glaciers themselves can only be seen and viewed from the lookout points if it is a clear day without low hanging cloud. We were disappointed to not actually see the Franz Josef Glacier nor the Fox Glacier from the fartherest reach of the walks. Environmentally, we were not prepared to fly/chopper to see the glaciers from the air. Nevertheless, the walks themselves are a must do, driving through the region is gob-smackingly beautiful and the walk around Lake Matheson a must see.VanessaAustralia - 8.0Scored 8.0
Our helihike was cancelled due to weather, so we did a quad...
Our helihike was cancelled due to weather, so we did a quad bike in the rain. IT WAS AWESOME! We smiled for the entire two hours. There is a sweet chapel for quiet and reflection. We never saw the glaciers as it rained for three days straight which was so sad. The grocery and a few restaurants were enough to find something to eat.AmyUnited States of America - 8.0Scored 8.0
We were unlucky with the weather, as there was low cloud and...
We were unlucky with the weather, as there was low cloud and some rain. We took a couple of walks to see the glacier from viewing points which were really good. Paths were very good, not muddy, and there were signs to explain the ecology and history.JackieUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
A small town with a couple of shops and plenty pubs/...
A small town with a couple of shops and plenty pubs/restaurants. The glacier is 7kms from the town - drive to the car park and then there’s a short walk to the viewing area - you’ll need binoculars or a long lens to truly appreciate the beauty of the glacier. Fox Glacier is 30 mins away and again there’s a pretty uphill walk to a viewing area. You can get a helicopter onto the glacier but they are $$$. Lake Mathewson is worth visiting while in Fox, park at the car park and walk 30/40 mins to the jetty. Beautiful especially at sunset but use bug spray as there are lots of midgies!GillianUnited Kingdom
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- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 174 reviewsMy husband and I stayed here just for one night before our Franz Josef Glacier heli-hike tour. Easy 2 min drive to the township for dinner. Seamless afterhours check in with key in lockbox. Great communication by staff via messages for all relevant information. Heater was great which dried out all of our wet jackets and the cottage was so spacious! I would recommend others to stay here. Private, parking right at the door and such an amazing view too!!
CathyYoung couple - 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 1,083 reviewsThe guy (sorry didn't get his name )was excellent - told us about glacier and recent changes and reasons why a new bridge on the tight side hasn't been built.Told us about bars and if staying there you get a 10% discount at Ice bar. He provided free soup at six p.m. and continental breakfast including pancakes for free.It was a budget stay and although it may look a little run down it was clean and tidy and we thought excellent value for money.
Steve Campbell 1958Family with young children - Avg. price/night: £77.698.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,639 reviewsLoved the room and location! We were lucky and got a free upgrade so the accomodation exceeded our expectations! Had a little view of one of the mountains. The room was very spacious and super clean. Quite a large bathroom with fantastic pressure in the shower. The town is only small so it was central and a great location. Very cool bar/restaurant attached to the Rainforest Retreat that has great food and drinks and a great vibe!AmyYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £67.148.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 923 reviewsGreat location to stay to break up our road trip down the West Coast. Bella Vista's facilities are always clean and tidy no matter where in NZ you go. PS - there seems to be some resident keas... The new snow on the nearby mountains was a treat and it's a short drive to visit Lake Matheson (much better value than the glacier moraine walk - all you see now is a pile of shingle!!)JohnYoung couple
- 8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,008 reviewsWe enjoyed our one night stay. Warm welcome. Room was perfectly fine. We remember and appreciate our experience relaxing on our balcony and seeing the mountains (if you are, as we were, lucky with your room orientation). Although we arrived late and left early, we enjoyed strolling from the hotel, through town, out to the river and over the bridge, and back, beautiful sights.JanYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £74.818.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 624 reviewsLiked the closeness to the center of Franz Josef. However being a very small town, it isn't hard to be near the center. Close to Callery Gorge and Tatare Tunnel hikes so that was a plus. No need to drive to the start off point. Accommodation was good and the bed comfy enough. Everything worked and functioned fine. Would likely stay here again.JamieYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £95.438.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 56 reviewsLovely cosy little "granny flat" at Franz Josef - superb location walk into town centre very easily. The hosts provided some discounts for dining out in the town and whilst the studio was tiny, there was everything we needed for a night's stay as we passed after the glaciers!vipenguinYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £105.749.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 892 reviewsWe enjoyed the stay at Franz Josef Glacier Aspen Court Motel . The room is spacious and tidy ,the location is convenient to all amenities, cafes ,Alice May Restaurant etc. Highly recommend if you decide to stay in Franz Josef Glacier Village.
Tzong WenFamily with young children - Avg. price/night: £828.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 623 reviewslocation was great and people working there were helpful and nice. 1st room was big, with a view of the glacier, and treetops but the bed was horrible. once we moved rooms the bed was comfortable and room more updated, but no view.DanaYoung couple
- 8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,008 reviewsThis is by far the best hotel in the Franz Josef area. We really enjoyed our stay here. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Location is central to shops and restaurants. All good!CammieFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: £48.536.6Scored 6.6PleasantRated pleasant· 603 reviewsThe room was clean and comfortable with lots of space to spread out. Great views up to the glacier and surrounding mountains. The staff were friendly and helpful when we saw them.MareeYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £47.488.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,803 reviewsGreat value for the price (happy that I didn't go for the pricier ones); good location (but then, Franz Josef town is basically 4 streets); nice roommates; evening soup (free)SrinivasanSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: £48.536.6Scored 6.6PleasantRated pleasant· 603 reviewsGreat quiet location for exploring the glacier areas. Unit was clean and comfortable. Kitchenette was outfitted well and all round a good place to stay.DawnYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £77.698.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,639 reviewsFantastic location, close to the glaciers, beautiful amenities, and a rainforest sauna! Incredible way to spend 2 nights.MaureenTravelers with friends
- Avg. price/night: £61.867.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 561 reviewsVery near to Franz Josef. Very good price, and the staff was very kind and helpful.
chaterinewinataFamily with young children - Avg. price/night: £73.858.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 863 reviewsNicely setup room with view of the glacier close to the village center.
RobertFamily with young children - 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 1,083 reviewsIt had a ton of amenities and was in close proximity to Franz Josef.JulieSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: £74.338.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,309 reviewsGood location for what remains of the glacierChristopherYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £35.977.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 873 reviewsGood location for access to the glacier
RichardYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £73.858.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 863 reviewsBudget hotel.
BrianYoung couple
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