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 covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

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

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

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

RM186

RM214 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

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.

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

2. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Chandan

RM455

RM524 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

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

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

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

3. Alpine Glacier Motel

8.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Cheryl

RM248

RM286 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

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

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

4. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Sue

RM401

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

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 dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

5. Punga Grove

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Milena

RM335

RM386 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A paved road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

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.

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

6. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Rie

RM440

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.

A building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a grassy area.

A room with a large window offering a mountain view, a blue sofa, a small table, and a red ottoman.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

7. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

16 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Raine

RM186

RM214 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

8. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Xavier

RM601

RM691 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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

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

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a wooden table, and a chair.

9. Rainforest Motel

14.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Siew

RM213

RM245 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, a chair, and a view of greenery through a window.

10. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

peter

RM816

RM1,045 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.

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.

11. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

RM231

RM266 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

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.

12. Franz Alpine Retreat

11.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Faye

RM261

RM300 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with greenery and a view of a snow-capped peak.

A row of two-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

A window with a view of a mountain range and a palm tree.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and flowering plants.

13. 10 Cottages

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Melissa

RM429

RM493 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

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

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.

14. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

RM242

RM279 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a TV, and a view of mountains and trees.

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.

15. The Terrace

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Sandra

RM410

RM471 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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.

A building with a balcony overlooking a sunset.

16. Te Weheka Hotel Fox Glacier

13.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Jacobus

RM516

RM593 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

17. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kaius

RM256

RM294 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

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.

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

18. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Madison

RM87

RM102 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical foliage and a large tree overhead.

A room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A wooden deck with two hot tubs surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, and stainless steel appliances.

19. Franz Josef Treetops

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Mark

RM717

RM825 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.

20. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Mike

RM453

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.0 Wonderful 174 reviews	View
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef	9.6 Exceptional 668 reviews	View
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 797 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 417 reviews	View
Punga Grove	9.4 Exceptional 284 reviews	View

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, clean room, clean and spacious kitchen.And FREE COFFEE + MUFFINS + SOUP. There was hardly anyone when we stayed here coz probably it was winter plus it was raining the whole week so we had the whole lounge and kitchen to our selves. They also have lots of games for everyone so you won’t feel bored"

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to relax and dry out :-) Warm and comfortable"

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Treated well lovely spot."

Alpine Glacier Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Value for money Very clean Helpful staff member"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Well worth it. Fantastic stay and unique experience. Would stay there again."

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"

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Large room with its own fireplace. Double bathroom withe spa bath was amazing. And of course, the complimentary Continental Breakfast comprised a vast selection of tasty eats. A few minutes drive to Franz Josef Village. Will highly recommend booking in here!"

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpfull staff, made us feel welcome and at home"

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 stunning glacier 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 stunning glacier 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 stunning glacier 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 mountain 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 stunning glacier 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 Alpine Glacier Motel and Punga Grove.

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. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

3. Alpine Glacier Motel

4. 58 On Cron Motel

5. Punga Grove

6. Franz Josef Oasis

7. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

8. Rainforest Deluxe

9. Rainforest Motel

10. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

11. Rainforest Retreat

12. Franz Alpine Retreat

13. 10 Cottages

14. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

15. The Terrace

16. Te Weheka Hotel Fox Glacier

17. Fox Glacier Lodge

18. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

19. Franz Josef Treetops

20. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Rainforest Retreat

Alpine Glacier Motel

Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Oasis

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

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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