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

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

1. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

0.4 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Chandan

₹9,822

₹11,441 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

2. Rainforest Deluxe

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Xavier

₹13,958

₹16,094 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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.

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

3. 58 On Cron Motel

0.3 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Sue

₹9,592

₹11,115 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

A room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

4. Franz Josef Treetops

0.3 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Mark

₹16,660

₹19,210 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

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

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

5. Punga Grove

0.1 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Milena

₹9,800

₹11,357 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

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

6. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

peter

₹18,751

₹24,189 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

7. Westwood Lodge

1.5 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

mabel

₹26,405

₹30,365 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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.

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

8. Glenfern Villas

2.5 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Don

₹13,981

₹16,261 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a dining area.

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

9. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

0.3 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Kelvin

₹4,416

₹5,078 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with a remote control, and a TV mounted on the wall.

10. Alpine Glacier Motel

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Cheryl

₹5,895

₹6,888 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

11. The Terrace

< 0.1 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Sandra

₹10,337

₹11,960 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 row of two-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

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

12. 10 Cottages

0.1 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Melissa

₹10,244

₹11,834 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

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

13. Rainforest Retreat

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Tracy

₹5,667

₹6,517 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and sink. There's a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.

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

A kitchen with a large window overlooking a forested area.

14. Forest View Franz Josef

0.4 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Elizabeth

₹15,980

₹18,530 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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 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.

A view of a mountainous landscape through a window, with a silhouette of a person in the foreground.

15. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

< 0.1 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Aviral

₹5,838

₹6,766 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

A night sky with the Milky Way over a residential area with houses and palm trees.

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

3.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Faye

₹6,058

₹6,985 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

17. Haka House Franz Josef

0.3 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Anita

₹4,024

₹4,702 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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.

18. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Mike

₹9,778

₹11,389 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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.

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.

19. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

1.5 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Darren

₹5,831

₹6,706 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A rustic interior with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a mural.

A pool table, a hot tub, and a dining area with food and drinks.

A hot tub with blue lights, wooden walls, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A building with a red roof and a mural of workers on the side.

20. Chateau Backpacker & Motels

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Sabina

₹3,081

₹3,600 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef	9.6 Exceptional 668 reviews	View
Rainforest Deluxe	9.6 Exceptional 143 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 417 reviews	View
Franz Josef Treetops	9.6 Exceptional 38 reviews	View
Punga Grove	9.4 Exceptional 284 reviews	View

Top Westcoast Wildlife Centre Hotel Reviews

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"

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to relax and dry out :-) Warm and comfortable"

Alpine Glacier Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Value for money Very clean Helpful staff member"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Well worth it. Fantastic stay and unique experience. Would stay there again."

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"

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Large room with its own fireplace. Double bathroom withe spa bath was amazing. And of course, the complimentary Continental Breakfast comprised a vast selection of tasty eats. A few minutes drive to Franz Josef Village. Will highly recommend booking in here!"

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpfull staff, made us feel welcome and at home"

Haka House Franz Josef

8/10 Good

"Clean, simple and warm with everything you need. We stayed in a double room which had an ensuite, small fridge and jug. The mattress was quite hard though."

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 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 mountain 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 stunning glacier 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 stunning glacier 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 22 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 Alpine Glacier Motel and Punga Grove.

How many hotels will I find near Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

Expedia has 22 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. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

2. Rainforest Deluxe

3. 58 On Cron Motel

4. Franz Josef Treetops

5. Punga Grove

6. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

7. Westwood Lodge

8. Glenfern Villas

9. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10. Alpine Glacier Motel

11. The Terrace

12. 10 Cottages

13. Rainforest Retreat

14. Forest View Franz Josef

15. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

17. Haka House Franz Josef

18. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

19. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

20. Chateau Backpacker & Motels

Compare popular hotels close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Top Westcoast Wildlife Centre Hotel Reviews

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Alpine Glacier Motel

Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Oasis

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef

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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