Top 10 Hotels Near Franz Josef Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park for 2026

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A modern kitchen with a large TV, a coffee machine, and a plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a dining area.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a red building.

A modern bathroom with a double sink, a towel rack, a hairdryer, and a neon sign.

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

RM173

RM198 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

A horse near a tree and a fence in a rural setting.

A sign for Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Parks with a view of mountains and clouds.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a rolled towel on the bed.

2. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

graeme

RM119

RM140 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern building entrance with wooden paneling, a glass door, and a view of a lush garden.

A modern building with a long corridor and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.

3. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

peter

RM704

RM914 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a reception sign, and a view of mountains in the background.

A grassy outdoor area with a large rock, a red fence, and a variety of plants and flowers.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a wooden deck, and various plants.

4. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Cindy

RM219

RM252 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a glass table reflecting the view of mountains and greenery outside.

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and greenery.

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancy, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

5. Sunset Motel

14.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Hamish

RM253

RM291 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a red-tiled roof and a sign indicating it is Bella Vista Hotel.

A modern building with a parking lot, outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator. There is a dining area with two chairs and a table.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a chair and a table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

RM236

RM272 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

A row of modern, single-story buildings with large windows, situated near a body of water with a reflection, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

7. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Rex

RM429

RM493 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A living room with two sofas, a TV, and a large window offering a mountain view.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a large sliding glass door leading to a parking area.

A covered outdoor area with a view of mountains and a picnic table.

8. Rainforest Motel

14.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Siew

RM227

RM261 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden bench outside a building with a view of a road and mountains.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with a remote control, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

9. Alpine Glacier Motel

8.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neal

RM394

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

A cozy log cabin room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A restaurant named 'Mansoon' with outdoor seating and a sign indicating a 2 for 1 gourmet pizza offer.

10. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Robyn

RM358

RM411 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and rocks.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a red chair, a glass table, and a wooden wardrobe.

A building with stone walls and large windows, a paved pathway, and outdoor seating.

11. The Westhaven Motel

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Jennifer

RM213

RM244 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.

A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.

12. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

RM646

RM743 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A motel with a red roof, located in a mountainous area with a clear sky.

A building with a red roof and stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, a green sofa, and a painting on the wall.

13. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Gary

RM418

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

14. Punga Grove

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

David

RM518

RM595 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A view from inside a building, looking out to a street with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.

A sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

A table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

15. The Terrace

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neil

RM500

RM574 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.

16. Haka House Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Laurie

RM247

RM284 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

A wooden cabin with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

A wooden cabin with a large window overlooking a lush garden with various potted plants and a small house.

A wooden house with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.

17. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Maria

RM319

RM367 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A night sky with stars and the Milky Way over a modern building with large windows and a wooden deck.

A night sky with the Milky Way over a residential area with houses and palm trees.

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with a stove and sink is visible in the background.

18. Franz Alpine Retreat

11.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Faye

RM343

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern cabin-style hotel with a large deck and a mountain backdrop.

A red sofa with a blue pillow in a room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A modern cabin with a large deck, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of mountains in the background.

A mountain lodge with a signboard indicating 'Glenfern Villas' and 'Inspection Welcome'.

19. Glenfern Villas

11.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Don

RM625

RM719 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A person using binoculars on a balcony with stone pillars, overlooking palm trees and a sunset.

A room with a large window, a table with a bottle and plate of food, and two people sitting on a couch.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a scenic view.

A stone balcony with a railing, overlooking a landscape with hills.

20. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

13.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Jacobus

RM908

RM1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 176 reviews	View
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels	8.4 Very good 415 reviews	View
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 221 reviews	View
Lake Matheson Motel	8.8 Excellent 452 reviews	View
Sunset Motel	8.6 Excellent 388 reviews	View

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the deck spa in our “cottage”, very relaxing after a day on your feet! Spacious rooms with plenty of kitchen facilities."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Wild Kea exceeded our expectations. It has been newly tastefully renovated, with great amenities. Super friendly staff. Free coffee machine etc. Highly recommended"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful property very unique"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast included and amazing staff that were very helpful. Would definitly book this property again. One of the best motels we have stayed in."

Punga Grove

8/10 Good

"When I asked for a quiet room due to sleeping disorder, the staff kindly accommodated my request by upgrading our room. The man was very helpful."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. The town was very walkable. Staff was amazingly helpful. We used the kitchen supplies and it worked really well for us. Would stay again."

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was nice with many dining options within walking distance. The rooms provided good heating and was a comfortable stay."

The Terrace

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly enough however when we went to ask some more information questions the office was closed, even though their office hours indicated they would be open! Room comfortable, warm & quiet. Handy to walk anywhere in town. A nice stay"

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff were very helpful and friendly, great place to stay thank you"

Other attractions near Franz Josef Glacier

Fox Glacier

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fox Glacier during your travels in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Roberts Point

9.0/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Roberts Point during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Sentinel Rock

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Find out about the history of Westland Tai Poutini National Park with a stop at Sentinel Rock. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Alex Knob

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Alex Knob during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Waiho Bailey Bridge

After visiting Waiho Bailey Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Take in the museums and glaciers in the area.

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St James Anglican Church

8.4/10 (39 reviews)

St James Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Franz Josef Glacier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Our Lady of the Alps

8.6/10 (37 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franz Josef Glacier with a trip to Our Lady of the Alps. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Westcoast Wildlife Centre

8.6/10 (150 reviews)

You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Franz Josef Glacier?

Franz Josef Glacier is located in a welcoming area of Westland Tai Poutini National Park known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.

Where is the best place to stay close to Franz Josef Glacier?

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. You'll find it 5.6 mi (9 km) from Franz Josef Glacier. Other good choices around the area include Rainforest Retreat and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Franz Josef Glacier, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Franz Josef Glacier.

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Our top choices for Franz Josef Glacier hotels

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

3. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

4. Lake Matheson Motel

5. Sunset Motel

6. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

7. Franz Josef Oasis

8. Rainforest Motel

9. Alpine Glacier Motel

10. Rainforest Retreat

11. The Westhaven Motel

12. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

13. 58 On Cron Motel

14. Punga Grove

15. The Terrace

16. Haka House Franz Josef

17. Fox Glacier Lodge

18. Franz Alpine Retreat

19. Glenfern Villas

20. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

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Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Retreat

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Oasis

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

The Terrace

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Other attractions near Franz Josef Glacier

Fox Glacier

Roberts Point

Sentinel Rock

Alex Knob

Waiho Bailey Bridge

St James Anglican Church

Our Lady of the Alps

Westcoast Wildlife Centre

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