10 Cottages
8 Graham Place, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7856 New Zealand
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#11 of 34 hotels in Franz Josef
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Backing onto peaceful greenery, 10 Cottages offers self-contained Cottages with individual balconies. Located just 2 minutes walk from the centre of Franz Josef Village and 3 minutes walk to the Glacier Hot Pools, 10 Cottages is the ideal stop for a holiday in Franz Josef. Guests can enjoy Unlimited Free WiFi and free off-street parking. The 10 Cottages offers views from snow capped mountains and the Croz Glacier from most rooms and its grounds. All rooms contain a kitchenette with microwave and breakfast making facilities, flat-screen-televisions with satellite channels, hairdryer, electric heating and blankets. There is an onsite launderette and the nearest restaurant is within 100 metres. The tour desk can organise a range of activities including discounted helicopter flights, hikes, kayaking, horse treks and glacier walks. The 10 Cottages has also arranged discounts for guests with some restaurants.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Canoeing
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Express check-in / check-out
Street parking
Wifi
Complimentary tea
Horseback riding
Fishing
Non-smoking hotel
Shops
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Housekeeping
Seating area
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
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Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Quiet
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, German
Location
79Somewhat walkable
Grade: 79 out of 100
11Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
8Attractionswithin 0.5 km
8 Graham Place, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7856 New Zealand
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Lovely location. We had the Mountain View cottage (no 1). The little cottage was very clean, well appointed with kitchen items, good heating, lovely sheets and towels. The little veranda was so nice to have to sit and see the views. Staff were friendly and helpful.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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What a find! I recently stayed here for 3 days. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable owner. Experienced both rain and sunshine during my stay - where possible mornings were spent enjoying breakfast on the deck listening to the bird song, including hearing and seeing kea fly above and tui feeding in nearby trees. The cottage is super clean, shower has amazing pressure, cottage has everything you need, perfect location with mountain views, you are in walking distance to everything in the village including a myriad of different walks. I absolutely recommend staying here, and will definitely stay again. Thank you again 10 Cottages Team, 11/10.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Our room was warm, had a powerful shower, a comfortable king bed and whole 50 shades of beige was very clean. Couldn’t use the small outdoor deck as was cold and wet. We stayed 2 nights and it was just ok. Did some laundry there which was helpful. Don’t expect too much. Owner asked us to pay virtually the minute we arrived.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Allan Glen, Owner at 10 Cottages
Responded 14 May 2022
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to post a second review for 10 Cottages. We are happy to hear you found the room is warm, functional and close to everything. We do get a lots of rain at times and can have spectacular rain storms. I hope you can back and visit us when the weather is better - when you do, please book directly on our website for our lowest prices and packages. Kind Regards, Gaki
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I stayed here for 5 days and really enjoyed it. Staff very helpful and accommodating and it has a great atmosphere. Excellent location, 2 mins walk from town but it really private off a side street so feels like you are further away. Can’t recommend enough!
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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A fantastic 1 night stay. Room was exactly as pictured, spacious, clean and cosy with great ammenities. Nice and quiet location, with comfortable beds and a cute private deck to sit on. Loved the native West Coast plants and trees, we like being in a forest. Service on check in and check out was very friendly and took the time to advise on recommendations in the area. Located right around the corner (150m) from the Tatare Tunnel walk with glow worms, highly recommend! As well as close walking distance to restaurants, bars, wild life centre, hot pools. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again next time! Thank you for the great stay.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Allan Glen, Owner at 10 Cottages
Responded 4 Mar 2023
Hi Madinz, Thank you so much for taking your time to leave us a feedback. We are happy you have had a great stay with us. We hope you can come back to visit our beautiful West Coast and stay with us in the future. When you do, please book directly on our website for our lowest prices. Kind Regards, Gaki
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A very clean and comfortable room at a very reasonable price. An easy walk to restaurants. This was a very quiet location and I am sure the views would be stunning if the rain had stopped!!! The room had everything you needed for a stopover.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Response from Allan Glen, Owner at 10 Cottages
Responded 11 Aug 2021
Hi Murano, Thank you for taking the time to post a review. I was delighted that you found the cottages clean and comfortable. I hope you can come back and visit us again in the future, when you do please book directly on our website for our lowest prices. Kind Regards, Gaki
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Our room was warm, great shower, a comfortable king bed and clean. Couldn’t use the small outdoor deck as was cold and wet. We stayed 2 nights and it was fine. Did some laundry there which was helpful. Don’t expect too much.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Allan Glen, Owner at 10 Cottages
Responded 14 May 2022
Hi NZfoodie2014, Thank you for taking the time to post a review and we are happy to hear you found the room is warm, functional and close to everything. We do get a lots of rain in summer season and can have spectacular rain storms. I hope you can back and visit us when the weather is better - when you do, please book directly on our website for our lowest prices and packages. Kind Regards, Gaki
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A lovely wee setup and very friendly and helpful staff. A great place to stay with multiple couples as you each have your own room setup in a standalone bulding, but there is room to come together on the wee cottage decks. A great deal too.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Allan Glen, Owner at 10 Cottages
Responded 11 Aug 2021
It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope you can come back and stay with us in the future. When you do, please book directly on our website for our lowest prices. Stay safe & Kind Regards, Gaki
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Our family of 3 stayed at cottage number 7 for 4 nights. I liked that we had allocated car parking right outside our unit. We were given a Queen bed and a Single bed in the simply-designed room, which worked perfectly for our accommodation needs. The room was cosy, with double-glazed windows and doors, and with a fly net over the bathroom window. Staff were happy to change our linen and towels on request in addition to doing so on a schedule every alternate day. I liked the commitment to sustainability where soap in the kitchenette and bathroom were topped up in the refillable containers (rather than supplying disposable small containers for soap). They also provided sufficient towels, and had a helpful policy for customer-driven towel replacement. There’s a coin-operated laundry (washing machine and dryer) that we used to our satisfaction. We felt well looked after during our stay there. Kudos to the staff and management. …
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Tom Skinner, Owner at 10 Cottages
Responded 21 Jan 2021
Hi It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage warm and cosy. We hope you can come back and stay with us in the future. When you do, please book directly on our website for our lowest prices. We hope the rest of your holiday went well. Regards, Gaki
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We spent one night at 10 cottages and enjoyed our stay. The rate was very reasonable and the room was clean, tidy and modern. The service was fine and the location is walking distance to the town centre (only two blocks away). The only downfall is that the cottages are very close together, apart from that it was a lovely place to stay
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Tom Skinner, Owner at 10 Cottages
Responded 21 Jan 2021
Hi Thank you for taking the time to post a review, customer feedback is very important to us. I was delighted that you found the cottages tidy, modern and clean - my team pride themselves on attention to detail and I will be delighted to pass on your positive feedback. I hope you can come back and visit us again soon, when you do please book directly on our website for our lowest prices. I do hope that the rest of your visit goes well, and once again thank you for taking the time to provide valuable feedback. Regards, Gaki
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PRICE RANGE
US$103 - US$154 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandWest Coast RegionWestland Tai Poutini National ParkFranz Josef
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about 10 Cottages
Which popular attractions are close to 10 Cottages?
Nearby attractions include Te Koha Gallery (0.4 km), West Coast Wildlife Centre (0.1 km), and Tatare Tunnels Walk (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at 10 Cottages?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.
Which room amenities are available at 10 Cottages?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at 10 Cottages?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at 10 Cottages?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to 10 Cottages?
Conveniently located restaurants include Alice May, BLUE ICE RESTAURANT & BAR, and Monsoon Bar & Restaurant.
Is 10 Cottages located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Franz Josef.
Are any cleaning services offered at 10 Cottages?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at 10 Cottages?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and German.
Are there any historical sites close to 10 Cottages?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Church of St. James (10.8 km).
Does 10 Cottages have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.