The Best Hotels Closest to Franz Josef Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern kitchen with a built-in grill, a neon sign, and a view of the spa pool.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a red building.

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

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

₹4,023

₹4,626 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

2. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

₹5,120

₹5,946 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

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

3. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

graeme

₹2,768

₹3,263 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

4. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

peter

₹15,436

₹20,334 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A room with a glass table reflecting the view of mountains and greenery outside.

A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking snow-capped mountains and a clear sky.

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancy, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

5. Sunset Motel

14.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Hamish

₹5,652

₹6,500 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Rex

₹9,661

₹11,160 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A living room with two sofas, a TV, and a large window offering a mountain view.

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

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

7. Rainforest Motel

14.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Siew

₹5,293

₹6,087 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A grassy area with a white fence and chain-link barrier, a building with a sloped roof, and a mountainous backdrop.

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

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

8. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

16 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Margaret

₹4,859

₹5,587 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a red chair, a glass table, and a wooden wardrobe.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and rocks.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stainless steel refrigerator.

9. The Westhaven Motel

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Jennifer

₹4,798

₹5,541 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A restaurant named 'Mansoon' with outdoor seating and a sign indicating a 2 for 1 gourmet pizza offer.

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.

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

10. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Robyn

₹7,523

₹8,724 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

11. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

₹18,924

₹21,763 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.

12. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

₹14,003

₹16,261 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

13. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Mike

₹10,163

₹11,751 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a reception sign, and a view of mountains in the background.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A grassy outdoor area with a large rock, a red fence, and a variety of plants and flowers.

A building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a wooden deck, and various plants.

14. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Cindy

₹5,117

₹5,885 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a wooden entrance canopy.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

15. Haka House Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Laurie

₹4,957

₹5,822 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

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

A table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

16. The Terrace

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neil

₹11,462

₹13,241 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

Maria

₹7,058

₹8,117 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A stone balcony with a railing, overlooking a landscape with hills.

A building with a balcony overlooking a sunset.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a scenic view.

18. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

13.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Jacobus

₹20,327

₹23,503 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A night sky with stars and the Milky Way over a modern building with large windows and a wooden deck.

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

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.

19. Franz Alpine Retreat

11.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Faye

₹6,799

₹7,999 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern cabin-style hotel with a large deck and a mountain backdrop.

A red sofa with a blue pillow in a room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A modern cabin with a large deck, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of mountains in the background.

A mountain lodge with a signboard indicating 'Glenfern Villas' and 'Inspection Welcome'.

20. Glenfern Villas

11.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Don

₹13,554

₹15,741 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 176 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels	8.4 Very good 415 reviews	View
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 221 reviews	View
Sunset Motel	8.6 Excellent 388 reviews	View

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Very much enjoyed our stay here. The room was fabulous with a great view of the countryside. The faux fireplace was a nice touch in the room. It’s a bit outside the township however a couple of restaurants offer a pick up and drop off courtesy bus. Wayne at reception was very helpful with information about the surrounding area. Would stay again!"

Alpine Glacier Motel

8/10 Good

"The property was great and very well located. We only had one problem and that was that the shower hose disconnected and made it difficult to use. I have tried reporting it but they haven’t responded to my email, message left on the phone or answered any of the calls I’ve made to 3 different numbers."

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the deck spa in our “cottage”, very relaxing after a day on your feet! Spacious rooms with plenty of kitchen facilities."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Wild Kea exceeded our expectations. It has been newly tastefully renovated, with great amenities. Super friendly staff. Free coffee machine etc. Highly recommended"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful property very unique"

Punga Grove

8/10 Good

"When I asked for a quiet room due to sleeping disorder, the staff kindly accommodated my request by upgrading our room. The man was very helpful."

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was nice with many dining options within walking distance. The rooms provided good heating and was a comfortable stay."

The Terrace

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly enough however when we went to ask some more information questions the office was closed, even though their office hours indicated they would be open! Room comfortable, warm & quiet. Handy to walk anywhere in town. A nice stay"

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"

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 mountain 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 mountain 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 mountain 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 stunning glacier 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 mountain 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 Rainforest Retreat and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

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. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

3. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

4. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5. Sunset Motel

6. Franz Josef Oasis

7. Rainforest Motel

8. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

9. The Westhaven Motel

10. Rainforest Retreat

11. Rainforest Deluxe

12. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

13. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

14. Lake Matheson Motel

15. Haka House Franz Josef

16. The Terrace

17. Fox Glacier Lodge

18. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

19. Franz Alpine Retreat

20. Glenfern Villas

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Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Franz Josef Oasis

Alpine Glacier Motel

Rainforest Retreat

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Rainforest Deluxe

Punga Grove

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

The Terrace

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

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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