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Julia C
@JuliaC602
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2023
A perfect place in Franz Josef
"A very clean, quiet, comfortable room with excellent modern features."
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#1 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Rovers09
@Rovers09
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2022
Go for the deluxe rooms
"The bed was very comfortable, the room spacious and the deck with its view across to the mountains a delight."
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#2 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Gavin S
@gavins714
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2023
Amazing Stay in Franz Josef
"Property was well appointed with unique wood carvings Room was spacious with very comfortable bed Restaurant had amazing views, great staff and delicious Friendly greeting on arrival"
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#3 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Bed and Breakfast
Darryl C
@darrylc910
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2022
Amazing Stay
"Loved our stay at Westwood, from the great room, location, wonderful laid back hosts and the AMAZING to DIE FOR breakfasts each morning!!"
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#4 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Motel
Jack R
@jackrS7382FM
Reviewed on 23 May 2023
Comfortable and spacious hotel within walking distance to everything in town
"Clean, spacious and comfortable room with large lounge area."
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#5 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Airin C
@aizotago
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2022
Spacious Room, Very comfortable 2x Queen Size beds, Excellent Customer Service.
"Spacious Room, Very comfortable 2x Queen Size beds, Excellent Location, Very Hospitable Staff (Excellent Customer Service)."
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#6 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Villa
#7 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Camping/Caravan site
Catherine L
@Catherine L
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2023
Great family accomodation
"There are plungers and coffee for your convenience and a great common room with large kitchen."
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#8 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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jahhp
@jahhp
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2023
Good, Clean, Cheap!
"The room was spacious, immaculately clean and quiet."
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#9 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Bed and Breakfast
sodie69
@sodie69
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2024
Excellent B&B, hospitality at its finest
"We settled into our comfy yet spacious room and were offered a tray of coffee to sit and relax whilst Bernie gave us her tips on where to dine that evening."
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#10 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Bed and Breakfast
justyouraveragejo
@justyouraveragejo
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2023
Spectacular stay!
"Our stay at Ribbonwood was more than a clean room and delicious breakfast."
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#11 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Ruth
@ruthfussycat
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2023
Superb facility, great location, great value, huge room and bed and spa bath . Delighted.
"Superb facility, great location, great value, huge room and bed and spa bath ."
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#12 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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janine_k1
@janine_k1
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2021
Superb Stay in Franz Josef!
"We had a spacious room with a comfortable bed and the bathroom looked brand new it was so clean!"
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#13 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Apartment
ModerationForMe
@ModerationForMe
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2024
Great Overnight Stay
"Room was spacious and comfortable."
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#14 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Motel
Paul T
@pault11_13
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2024
Very good stay,with rain forest views.
"Nice friendly people, clean spacious room, with settee and separate dining areadecent car park, located just off the main street."
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#15 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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rachlebmelb
@rachlebmelb
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2024
Lovely staff, great location
"Lovely motel cottage up the back of town, only a short distance to town and many local walks. The staff could not have been more helpful and provided a town map on arrival with recommendations for restaurants and..."
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#16 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Hostel
Sue R
@I8714ADsuer
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2023
Excellent Value for money
"I booked this lodge for my sister and hubby who were visiting from overseas they were pleased with the facilities and their room with ensuite, tv, fridge and would recommend they are retired but enjoyed the other..."
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#17 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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willblacks
@willblacks
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2020
quiet and a nice fire
"Our twin room was clean and spacious, with comfortable beds and clean linen. Small kitchenette which was useful. Luckily there was an empty unit on the other side of the gravel courtyard, so we could sit outside..."
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#18 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Don D
@dondT5349AJ
Reviewed on 17 May 2023
View of the mountain peaks
"Lovely view from our room to the snow covered mountain peaks."
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#19 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Faye123_12
@Faye123_12
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2023
Great location
"Central location in Franz Josef township within easy walking distance to restaurants and town services. A clean and comfortable motel with good wifi. Management (?Anthony) pleasant and helpful, nothing a..."
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#20 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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FionaMary764
@FionaMary764
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2022
Good value and comfortable
"This place is quirky. We are a couple with 2 grown up children. My daughter had a single room which she thought was great. My husband and I were in a motel room ; comfortable but dark and dated. There was soup in..."
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#21 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Villa
terrysmithgy
@terrysmithgy
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2020
Memorable FJ visit
"Cabin 4 was one of the newer ones, hand built, homey, cosy and quaint. Roomy kitchen and bathroom and leather couches in the lounge area. (Bonus: no TV). Outside dining setting was great for a summer night. If..."
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#22 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Cottage
Sheila335
@Sheila335
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2016
Clean functional modern.
"Found our cottage in Franz Josef which is a very busy tourist spot , check -in was quick and easy. The pre fab cottage was clean and well equipped albeit the outside space was your doorstep and other cottages are..."
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#23 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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#25 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Helen E
@619helene
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2020
Good hosts and location
"We had a spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable room with excellent amenities. Our hosts, Peter and Pam, were friendly, helpful and accommodating.
A short stroll to restaurants and bars and Franz Josef..."
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#26 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Cottage
Michael F
@Italyinjune07
Reviewed on 21 May 2015
Tour New Zealand - 2015
"Another winner, I could actually move in and live in this cottage, separate bedroom, full kitchen with stove/oven dinning area/sitting room and a porch to sit out on watching the geese walk by.
You can sit outside..."
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#27 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Limited Service Property
Welly-Welly
@Welly-Welly
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2021
Clean and nice cozy accommodation
"Clean room with nice bed was all we needed."
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#28 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Camping/Caravan site
Perks Traveller
@PerksTraveller
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2023
Average accomodation
"Average accomodation.
Windows don’t have fly screens so had to keep windows shut so we wouldn’t get bitten by bugs. Rooms didn’t have any air-conditioning, so it was so hot! Bedroom doesn’t have block out blinds..."
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#29 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
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Guesthouse
John Miller
@Travelpic1957
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2023
Quiet and Restful
"We stayed here for 3 days and loved it. From the helpful friendly welcome to check out. Nothing was a problem. The outlook was great with rainforest right at the window. Nothing but birdsong and peace and quiet"
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#30 Best Value of 41 places to stay in Franz Josef
By John Miller
"From the helpful friendly welcome to check out."
Franz Josef Accommodations Information
Accommodations in Franz Josef | 39 |
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Accommodations Prices From | $80 |
Accommodations Reviews | 14,120 |
Accommodations Photos | 4,882 |
Travel high season | Dec - Feb |
Travel low season | Jun - Aug |
High season avg price | $342 |
Low season avg price | $210 |
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
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Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
$382
HIGHEST
$76$716
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-
Avg. precipitation
42mm
DRIEST
32 mm84 mm
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
$273
$76$716
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Avg. precipitation
61mm
32 mm84 mm
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
$242
LOWEST
$76$716
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Avg. precipitation
63mm
WETTEST
32 mm84 mm
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
$344
$76$716
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
48mm
32 mm84 mm
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Franz Josef. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Hotels near the sights
- Franz Josef GlacierWestland Tai Poutini National Park, renowned for its Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and the beautiful walks from 5 minutes to 8 hours that you can do in this area to view these amazing ice features, native forest, wildlife and waterfalls. The track up the Glacier river bed is 5.4 km return via same track Suggested duration 1 hr 30 min •This track is sometimes closed due to ice collapse, flooding or landslides – check the latest track conditions and weather forecasts at the Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre before starting your trip. •Always take warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can change rapidly. •Carry drinking water, insect repellent and sun protection. •No drones allowed.Read more
- West Coast Wildlife CentreLonely Planet voted the West Coast Wildlife Centre in the heart of Franz Josef as one of the 12 must see things to visit in New Zealand. This is the largest kiwi hatching facility in the South Island and the "must see" indoor all weather attraction in Franz Josef – home to the official hatching facility for the world's 2 rarest kiwis – the Rowi and Haast Tokoeka. See live kiwi during the day inside our nocturnal house, discover the interactive glacier attraction and West Coast storytelling areas or go behind the scenes on the “Backstage Pass Tour” and see live kiwi chicks and meet the friendly kiwi ranger staff. Numbers are very limited on the 30 minute Backstage Pass Tour so booking are highly recommended to avoid disappointment. The best shopping in Franz Josef can be found here inside the all weather facility -and enjoy free Wi-Fi in the cafe to keep connected to family and friends. Enjoy a coffee or a snack in the cafe – or pick up a pack lunch for your day of adventure. Open from 8.30am daily – 365 days. Set aside 1-2 hours for your visit. All tickets purchased are valid for 24 hours so you can come back and see the kiwi as many times as you like within that period !.Read more
- Roberts Point TrackStarting from the Douglas Bridge, Roberts Point Track winds up the true right of the Waiho (Franz Josef Glacier) Valley, over ice-carved rock and across many side streams to a viewpoint high above the glacial ice. In around an hour the track opens out onto ice smoothed rock outcrops at Hende's Hut. This hut is unsuitable for overnight accommodation, but it does provide a sheltered lunch spot. The track climbs on through open scrubland to a suspension bridge crossing Rope Creek and continues steadily upwards to Roberts Point. The views from here are well worth the effort with the glacier, sheer rock walls, waterfalls and mountain peaks all visible. Time: 5 hr return from Alex Knob/Lake Wombat car park; or 5 hr 20 min return from glacier car park Distance: 11 km return from Alex Knob/Lake Wombat car park; or 12.3 km return from glacier car park Please contact the Franz Josef Visitor Centre for safety updates before attempting this track.Read more
- Peters Pool WalkThis fully-accessible walk winds through the rainforest to a small kettle lake, which was formed by ice melting amongst glacial moraine about 200 years ago. Enjoy the reflective views of the glacier and mountainpeaks in this tranquil setting. Getting there Drive or walk south from the Franz Josef Waiau township across the Waiho River bridge and turn left onto the Glacier Access Road or Te Ara a Waiau. Drive or walk for approximately 4 km to the car park at the end of the road.Read more
- Tatare Tunnels WalkAfter 10 minutes walk on a four wheel drive road, the track climbs gently then drops to a view of the scenic Tatare Gorge. The track then becomes steep and narrow for the short climb to the Tatare Tunnels. If you wish to explore the tunnels you will need a torch and a raincoat, and you may get wet feet – the water will be ankle deep. The track stops at the old wooden flume at the end of the first tunnel. Know before you go •Check the current track conditions and weather forecasts at the Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre before starting your trip. •Always take warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can change rapidly. •Carry drinking water, insect repellent and sun protection at all times.Read more
- Callery Gorge WalkRead more
- Sentinel Rock WalkThis short steady climb up a now bush-covered ice-scraped rock offers the most impressive views of the glacier and the Waiho River. Information panels at the viewpoint show dramatic photos of the glacial retreat, making it one of the best places to appreciate the power of the glacier. Sentinel Rock emerged from beneath the glacier in 1865 and is an example of how the glacial ice ground the hard schist bedrock into a Roche moutonnee or ‘rock sheep’. Since 1909 the glacier has retreated over 3 km and plants have progressively colonised where a veneer of rubble has been dumped over bedrock in the valley. Getting there Drive or walk south a short distance from the Franz Josef Waiau township across the Waiho River bridge and turn left onto the Glacier Access Road or Te Ara a Waiau. Drive or walk for approximately 4 km to the car park at the end of the road.Read more
- Franz Josef i-SITE Visitor Information CentreFranz Josef Location i-SITE knows all the best things to do, places to stay and ways to get there. Plus they’ll take care of the bookings. Every person who works at i-SITE is a travel expert for their own home town, so they can help you to find the sort of activities, attractions, accommodation and transport that only a local would know. You can be sure that once you have experienced the latest and greatest of what one place has to offer, i-SITE will help connect you with their equally friendly i-SITE colleagues at the next stop on your journey. So whether you’ve come around the world or down the road you can rely on i-SITE for expert local knowledge and bookings throughout New Zealand. •Itinerary planning and information •Bookings nationwide - accommodation, transport, activities, attractions •Free maps, weather & mountain safety information •Local information - events, attractions, restaurants & more!Read more
- Terrace WalkThis easy walk winds a short way along the bush-clad terraces at the south end of the village. There is no access beyond the bridge due to a slip and you will need to return the way you came. Take a torch and explore this walk at night to see glow-worms in the forest, especially under and around large fallen trees alongside the track. Getting there The walk starts off State Highway 6, at the southern end of Franz Josef village near the 'Our Lady of the Alps' church on the left hand side of the road heading south towards Fox Glacier. The track entrance has a very small parking area, but there is plenty of parking in town just a short walk away.Read more
- Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre (Franz Josef)Department of Conservation Visitor Centre located in Franz Josef Glacier township. Please come and see us for local track and safety information, activity bookings, Great Walk bookings, current local weather, road closures and general conservation information. We also can help you with permits, concessions and hut passes.Read more
Frequently Asked Questions about Franz Josef hotels
- Aspen Court Franz Josef, Rainforest Retreat, and Te Waonui Forest Retreat are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Franz Josef Glacier. See the full list: Hotels near Franz Josef Glacier.
- Popular hotels close to West Coast Wildlife Centre include Aspen Court Franz Josef, Rainforest Retreat, and Te Waonui Forest Retreat. See the full list: Hotels near West Coast Wildlife Centre.
- Popular hotels close to Christchurch Intl Airport include Airport Palms Motel, Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch, and Airport Christchurch Luxury Motel & Apartments. See the full list: Hotels near Christchurch Intl Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Tatare Tunnels Walk are Aspen Court Franz Josef, Rainforest Retreat, and Te Waonui Forest Retreat. See the full list: Hotels near Tatare Tunnels Walk.
- Aspen Court Franz Josef, Franz Josef Oasis, and 58 On Cron Motel all received great reviews from families travelling in Franz Josef. See the full list: Family Hotels Franz Josef.