Wild Kea Lodge in central Franz Josef offers adventure and relaxation. Enjoy the on-site art gallery, shop at the nearby mall, or relax in the garden. Free WiFi keeps you connected, and luggage storage makes it easy to explore local hiking and biking trails.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Laundry room
Housekeeping
The current price is ₹4,426
₹4,426
₹5,090 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
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Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?
As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef on 5 Jun 2026 start from ₹4,426, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef located?
Located in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, this lodge is steps away from Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and St James Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 170 reviews
10 - Excellent
103
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 170 reviews
8 - Good
51
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 170 reviews
6 - Okay
13
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alf
15 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great location, friendly staff
Alf
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Preeti
9 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, nice value and facilities in a tiny town
We stayed in Room 301 & it was perfect for our family of four adults. They had everything we needed to be comfortable. Rooms were clean, staff very accommodating & friendly & the location was close to everything you needed. I highly recommend this property & I'm picky!
We only spent an evening here but really enjoyed it and would come back without hesitation. Room with private bath was very well appointed and staff super helpful. Check in times are confusing and thank goodness for Expedia staff who helped. Communication with the hotel (ie email or by phone) could be improved but a great spot to stay at on a budget.
Clean room. Nice staff. Common area very useful if you want to bring your own food. Free popcorn and soup.Close to all restaurants and shops. Only thing we didn't like as much is the bathroom sink is too small.
Wonderful welcoming common areas, clean and well equipped and space for food to be stored etc. Nearby spa and facilities and when moving often the staff were really great and did laundry for us although arrived late and stayed only one night. Really friendly and helpful staff
Colette
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
King Keung John
15 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is small and fellow guests can be noisy. However the shared kitchen is excellent fully equipped and they also provide daily free vegetable soup. Location is convenient.
Amazing staff and hospitality, and incredible bed and pillows! A tad noisy but very central and would def stay here again!
Elizabeth
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judith
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of our rooms were clean, professional staff and amenities were top notch! Thank you
Judith
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martin
12 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and plenty of amenities for prepping own food. Room small as was the bathroom. And the sink was super small!
Martin
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
neil
30 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely chalet nice and clean
neil
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Natalie
13 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
More amenities than we expected which was a pleasant surprise. We also arrived earlier than expected and the staff were completely accommodating and ready to check us in early. We were very thankful after a long drive.
Natalie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ching Yin Alanis
20 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Although the room was small, it was well equipped with everything we needed. The common kitchen provided all the utensils, making it convenient for us to prepare meals. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the check-in process was smooth even though we arrived late. Overall, a comfortable stay
Room was extremely small with no room for luggage! Too many big paintings made the room minute !! The bathroom was small & had half a sink! Impossible to wash your face or brush your teeth ! Though the staff were friendly .
Joanna
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Victoria
6 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, very well-equipped kitchen and good communal facilities. My only complaint is that the en-suite sink was so small, and with a poorly positioned shelf above, that there wasn’t enough room to brush my teeth or wash my hands!