Franz Josef Glacier

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Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5 out of 5
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland
The price is RM768 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
RM768
RM883 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews)
"An amazing place to stay, with attention to detail, spacious rooms and great service."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
58 On Cron Motel

58 On Cron Motel

3 out of 5
58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is RM327 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
RM327
RM376 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (333 reviews)
Quiet restful place
"Great place to stay. Quiet! The desk manager had closed for the night and so we had to ring and she was more than happy to quickly check us in, get everything sorted and was exceeding friendly and accommodating. No complaints! Price was also excellent."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

58 On Cron Motel
Rainforest Deluxe

Rainforest Deluxe

5 out of 5
46 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
The price is RM575 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
RM575
RM661 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Amazing property. we loved it"

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Rainforest Deluxe
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Punga Grove

Punga Grove

3 out of 5
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"Lovely huge apartment with loft bedroom, comfortable & warm, just like home! Hubby loved having full Sky tv access for Sunday sports!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Punga Grove
Glenfern Villas

Glenfern Villas

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous setting with a view of the glacier. Villa was comfortable (except for the lack of bedside lamps) with a nice kitchen and good beds. Loved that they had free DVDs available (which we took advantage of thanks to a very rainy afternoon and evening) and laundry facilities. The town ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Glenfern Villas
Franz Josef Treetops

Franz Josef Treetops

3.5 out of 5
64 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Well apppointed indoor and outdoor area. Outside spa baths in a bush setting listening to Keas was awesome. Warm and cosy with lots of heating options. Hotel quality stay."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Franz Josef Treetops
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
17
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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4/5 - Good

Andy

Great place but remember access is through one road which can fall victim to the elements. They are pretty quick at fixing problems though

5/5 - Excellent

Mikey

Franz is a buzzing friendly town nestled underneath its glacier. Atmosphere is fun and lively as well as peaceful and calm!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Rains a lot here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Small town but everything you need is there. A great place and a base for your explorations of the nearby glaciers and all kinds of adventures!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Don’t pre book activities as these can easily affected by weather.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

unique but easy walk