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A motel with a red roof, located in a mountainous area with a clear sky.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A building with a red roof and stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, a green sofa, and a painting on the wall.

1. 58 On Cron Motel

0.3 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Sharon

₹8,982

₹10,426 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

2. Rainforest Deluxe

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Catherine

₹18,629

₹21,423 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.

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

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

3. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

0.4 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

jignesh

₹13,933

₹16,156 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical foliage and a large tree overhead.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, and stainless steel appliances.

A wooden deck with two hot tubs surrounded by lush greenery.

4. Franz Josef Treetops

0.3 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

hemalkumar

₹15,787

₹18,204 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

A building with a flat roof and a small window, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain in the background.

5. Punga Grove

0.1 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

David

₹9,611

₹11,174 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern kitchen with a large TV, a coffee machine, and a plant.

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.

6. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

0.3 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Kelvin

₹3,960

₹4,554 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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

A modern building with a long corridor and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

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

7. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

peter

₹18,293

₹30,630 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A spacious living area with multiple sofas and a wooden coffee table, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a wooden coffee table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a stack of firewood.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outdoors.

8. Westwood Lodge

1.5 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

mabel

₹24,928

₹28,667 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern living room with a red sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.

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

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

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.

9. Glenfern Villas

2.5 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Don

₹13,486

₹15,638 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden bench outside a building with a view of a road and mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a palm tree.

A building with a sloped roof, white walls, and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

10. Alpine Glacier Motel

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Neal

₹5,878

₹6,816 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A kitchen with a large window overlooking a forested area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

11. Forest View Franz Josef

0.4 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Adam

₹20,635

₹23,730 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

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

12. The Terrace

< 0.1 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Neil

₹10,998

₹12,787 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with greenery and a view of a snow-capped peak.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and flowering plants.

A window with a view of a mountain range and a palm tree.

A dining area with a glass table and chairs, a sofa with a green pillow, and a view of a wooden fence through large windows.

13. 10 Cottages

0.1 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Melissa

₹10,740

₹12,466 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with a stove and sink is visible in the background.

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.

14. Franz Alpine Retreat

3.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Faye

₹6,095

₹7,158 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.

15. Rainforest Retreat

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Tracy

₹8,322

₹9,694 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A couple seated on a balcony overlooking snow-capped mountains.

A hotel with a central building and two wings, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a shower area.

A parking area with several cars, including a white sedan and a white SUV with red and yellow markings, in front of a building with a sloped roof.

16. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

< 0.1 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Renae

₹13,018

₹14,970 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.

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.

17. Haka House Franz Josef

0.3 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Laurie

₹5,050

₹5,901 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, a bar counter with stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

18. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Kelly

₹9,380

₹10,943 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with two black leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A lodge with a red roof and a covered patio area, surrounded by a parking lot and picnic tables, with snow-capped mountains in the background.

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed bushes and a paved pathway leading to a building with a red roof.

A picnic table in a park with a mountain backdrop.

19. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

1.5 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Darren

₹5,505

₹6,331 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, and mountains 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 row of modern, single-story buildings with large windows, situated near a body of water with a reflection, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A paved road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

20. Franz Josef Oasis

3.6 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Allison

₹9,619

₹11,095 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 419 reviews	View
Rainforest Deluxe	9.6 Exceptional 145 reviews	View
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef	9.6 Exceptional 672 reviews	View
Franz Josef Treetops	9.6 Exceptional 38 reviews	View
Punga Grove	9.4 Exceptional 287 reviews	View

Top Westcoast Wildlife Centre Hotel Reviews

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Everything we needed for a short stay super friendly people to welcome us"

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We were extremely satisfied with this motel and the very kind and co-operative operators."

Punga Grove

8/10 Good

"Went well and in a convenient location"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious clean room and bathroom. Very welcoming and helpful staff. Continental breakfast was much appreciated as was the automated coffee machine and wide tea selection. Great to have two luggage frames and heated towel rail which could fit two towels! Extra toiletry items were appreciated. Off road parking outside unit. Short drive to town centre."

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"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay in the deluxe accommodation. Comfy beds and the hot tub was very relaxing. Note that the tvs aren’t smart tvs so you’re limited to local tv. We ate at monsoon both nights and the food was excellent"

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, clean room, clean and spacious kitchen.And FREE COFFEE + MUFFINS + SOUP. There was hardly anyone when we stayed here coz probably it was winter plus it was raining the whole week so we had the whole lounge and kitchen to our selves. They also have lots of games for everyone so you won’t feel bored"

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 Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Waiho Hot Tubs

9.6/10 (13 reviews)

You can take time to visit Waiho Hot Tubs during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Glacier Hot Pools

8.8/10 (164 reviews)

You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier 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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

Westcoast Wildlife Centre is located in a welcoming area of Franz Josef Glacier known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 23 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

Adjacent to Westcoast Wildlife Centre, 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. Other good choices close by include Rainforest Retreat and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

How many hotels will I find near Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Westcoast Wildlife Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Westcoast Wildlife Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre.

What can I see and do near Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

Enjoy nature at Glacier Hot Pools, Alex Knob or Lake Pratt. You might plan a visit to Waiho Hot Tubs or Roberts Point while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Our Lady of the Alps and St James Anglican Church.

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Our top choices for Westcoast Wildlife Centre hotels

1. 58 On Cron Motel

2. Rainforest Deluxe

3. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

4. Franz Josef Treetops

5. Punga Grove

6. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

7. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

8. Westwood Lodge

9. Glenfern Villas

10. Alpine Glacier Motel

11. Forest View Franz Josef

12. The Terrace

13. 10 Cottages

14. Franz Alpine Retreat

15. Rainforest Retreat

16. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

17. Haka House Franz Josef

18. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

19. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

20. Franz Josef Oasis

Compare popular hotels close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Top Westcoast Wildlife Centre Hotel Reviews

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

58 On Cron Motel

Punga Grove

Franz Josef Oasis

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

The Terrace

Rainforest Deluxe

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Other attractions near Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Waiho Hot Tubs

Glacier Hot Pools

Our Lady of the Alps

St James Anglican Church

Waiho Bailey Bridge

Sentinel Rock

Alex Knob

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