The Terrace offers 4-star accommodation with an on-site restaurant. Located in the centre of Franz Josef, on a quiet street, The Terrace offers free unlimited WiFi and free onsite parking.
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.
Located in Franz Josef, Rainforest Deluxe provides a bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. At the hotel, every room has a balcony.
Sofie
Australia
The Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Treehouse was nicely decked out, with two large bedrooms and bathrooms. The outdoor spa was a lovely addition. The location is in the heart of Franz Josef, walking distance to all the restaurants, shops, tour offices, etc.
Opened in 2014 and offering 20 luxurious rooms with free WiFi, Franz Josef Oasis is just 10 minutes’ drive from the Franz Josef Glacier.
Lynn
United Kingdom
Lovely room with view out over gardens and pond, and what was probably beautiful scenery which due to the weather we could not see. The included continental style breakfast was very nice. The young German lady Fransisca who appeared to do everything at the hotel was really lovely, helpful and friendly, a great front of house asset.
Glow Worm Accommodation is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private en suite rooms. Free unlimited WiFi is included.
Boris
United Kingdom
Great for backpackers and those on a budget.
A nice communal area with kitchen facilities.
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.
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.
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.
On average, 3-star hotels in Franz Josef cost £75 per night, and 4-star hotels in Franz Josef are £96 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Franz Josef can on average be found for £407 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Franz Josef this weekend is £48 or, for a 4-star hotel, £99. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Franz Josef for this weekend cost on average around £366 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £63 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Franz Josef for tonight. You'll pay on average around £106 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Franz Josef will cost around £366 (based on Booking.com prices).
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.
John
Australia
8.0
Scored 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.
Vanessa
Australia
8.0
Scored 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.
Amy
United States
8.0
Scored 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.
Jackie
United Kingdom
10
Scored 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!
Gillian
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Our room was spacious and comfortable, meals were of a high...
Our room was spacious and comfortable, meals were of a high quality, with breakfast outstanding, and all staff friendly, welcoming and efficient. When weather closed off our helicopter flights we had no problem extending our stay in the same room inspite of almost a fully booked hotel. Our experience at Scenic Franz Joseph led us to book Scenic in Dunedin and we experienced the same high quality there.
The free breakfast and free soup for dinner was lovely and so was the ability to use the hot tub. You got a lot of value for what you are paying to stay in a dorm here. The place is eclectic and older though it had everything I needed to sleep, cook, and hang out. The person managing the place works tirelessly to clean and care for the hostel. The beds had privacy curtains, individual lights, and outlets and were quite comfortable. Excellent location and cool view of the mountains and glacier!
Great location: walking distance from bus stop, restaurants, supermarket, kiwi center, helicopter rides, glacier and glowworm hikes. The host was quite helpful in providing hike suggestions and restaurant opening times as we arrived on Christmas day. Spacious living room for family activities. The coffee (Robert Harris) provided was particularly nice, much better than those in 4-star hotels later on our trip. Milk was provided from a glass bottle at the reception.
When we arrived the staff at reception were very friendly and we were surprised to hear that we had been upgraded to our own cabin, free of charge, instead of the double room we originally booked. The cabin was cozy and clean, perfect for 2 nights stay! Monsoon restaurant onsite was also a huge bonus with awesome food and a huge selection of gin! Rainforest Retreat was one of the highlights of our South Island road trip.
This place is all about the glacier and associated trips; Alice May is the well-known restaurant.
Our chalet at Aspen Court, convenient for local amenities and a 10 minute walk to the glacier view point, was spacious, spotlessly clean, impeccably-fitted and equipped, light and airy, with easy parking; no aircon the only negative.
VFM at $297pn OK.
Rating 9.5/10.
Very friendly and helpful staff. The free vegetable soup at dinner time was a nice extra. The room was comfortable and had great amenities. Franz Josef is a small town, so the location is great. Really close to the bus stop and main part of town. Laundry facilities were good. All in all a really good experience. Perfect for solo traveler.
This is an adults only hotel and is very quiet and relaxing. It is not a chain hotel so it has a more personal feel about it, and provides a good base for exploring the area. It is close to restaurants and to commercial tourism operators. In addition the Department of Conservation has an office in town.
Loved the location set amongst natural rainforest but only a 5 minute walk from the cafes and restaurants in Franz Josef. Beautiful, clean, well appointed rooms and professional staff. Can't fault the place! This would definitely be our pick of hotel if we visit again.
Absolutely loved this little cabin. It felt like being in the middle of nowhere but so close to Franz Josef. The weather was kind and we had views of snow on the mountains and a sky full of stars every night. Very cosy and comfortable with a lovely and welcoming host.
Becca at the front desk was great! Her communication was well done and professional.
She also told us on a rainy day to go see a movie on the glaciers, etc The movie was fabulous.
Such a gorgeous chalet and stunning location! Views of Franz Josef glacier from your chalet window! Very peaceful location, a lovely escape from the busyness of travel.
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