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## Check availability on Franz Josef Glacier Historic Hotels

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## Recommended hotels in Franz Josef Glacier

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/1e3a9417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/a197303a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/17283e11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/fb131c13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Franz-Josef-Glacier.h83615.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

8.2/10

Very good

(656 reviews)

"Good location and great restaurant "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Komalkirti

CA $257

CA $297 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Scenic-Hotel-Franz-Josef-Glacier.h83615.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/34551750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/c6e8737d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/ddccddfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936000/6935946/89e6818a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Franz Josef Oasis

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Franz-Josef-Oasis.h6935946.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

9.4/10

Exceptional

(667 reviews)

"Staff wonderful Breakfast just right Spotless Great location"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Kevin

CA $245

CA $283 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Franz-Josef-Oasis.h6935946.Hotel-Information)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/cff809e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/d0891d0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/39215225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/3870ad2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Wild-Kea-Lodge-Franz-Josef.h107473492.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

9.2/10

Wonderful

(127 reviews)

"Excellent staff, great amenities."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Benjamin R

CA $143

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Wild-Kea-Lodge-Franz-Josef.h107473492.Hotel-Information)

![Studio Cottage, Mountain View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3748600/3748521/763eb1c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3748600/3748521/bbd34125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3748600/3748521/c87cffc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3748600/3748521/94d2c7f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### 10 Cottages

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-10-Cottages.h3748521.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

9.0/10

Wonderful

(356 reviews)

"Nice rooms and location. Good for local walks."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Jeff

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-10-Cottages.h3748521.Hotel-Information)

![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/428b8ff5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/ff0442f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/7e820c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily full breakfast (NZD 25 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/6832f3af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Westwood Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Westwood-Lodge.h1030417.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

9.2/10

Wonderful

(130 reviews)

"Great place very friendly welcome. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

John

CA $374

CA $430 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 9 - Feb 10

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Westwood-Lodge.h1030417.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3200000/3190300/3190239/3129adea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3200000/3190300/3190239/54be9cb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 Bedroom Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3200000/3190300/3190239/aab796f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3200000/3190300/3190239/8b277ced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Franz Alpine Retreat

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Jag-Escape-Franz-Alpine-Retreat.h3190239.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

8.8/10

Excellent

(486 reviews)

"Delightful young lady greeted us upon arrival at check in. Room very clean spacious and comfortable would certainly recommend and stay here again "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

John

CA $271

CA $314 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 7 - Feb 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Jag-Escape-Franz-Alpine-Retreat.h3190239.Hotel-Information)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9724100/9724017/65b74163.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Cottage, 3 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9724100/9724017/af5ea40e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9724100/9724017/4109978e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9724100/9724017/e3eb31a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Franz-Josef-Top-10-Holiday-Park.h9724017.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

7.8/10

Good

(480 reviews)

"The room was a good size with a brilliant view. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Hillary

CA $91

CA $105 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Franz-Josef-Top-10-Holiday-Park.h9724017.Hotel-Information)

![Executive Studio Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10555700/10555612/52ac6df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10555700/10555612/4bf18603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10555700/10555612/d120fc2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Studio Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10555700/10555612/9ef63315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Punga Grove

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Punga-Grove.h10555612.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

9.4/10

Exceptional

(261 reviews)

"Very nice hotel, great location, very good condition. "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Eva

CA $206

CA $238 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Punga-Grove.h10555612.Hotel-Information)

![Spa Studio | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623800/9623708/e5c90775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623800/9623708/865d328e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Spa Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623800/9623708/74e570f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623800/9623708/18626bda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Alpine Glacier Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Alpine-Glacier-Motel.h9623708.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

9.0/10

Wonderful

(747 reviews)

"The room is very clean and the hotel is conveniently located. "

![Singapore](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sg.svg)

DAVID

CA $177

CA $205 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Alpine-Glacier-Motel.h9623708.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/9efc8050.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/0ad47be4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/f145fb79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5109200/5109167/5bd19a84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### 58 On Cron Motel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-58-On-Cron-Motel.h5109167.Hotel-Information)

Franz Josef Glacier

9.6/10

Exceptional

(387 reviews)

"Great place to stay. It was well located, comfortable and the incredibly nice people at reception gave us great advice for both our stay and our onwards journey. I am so glad we stayed here!"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Catherine

CA $202

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-58-On-Cron-Motel.h5109167.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

![Chateau Backpacker & Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6490000/6486100/6486060/3a04d820_y.jpg)

### Chateau Backpacker & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"The property was so quiet and I was able to get a good rest. Thank you!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Chateau-Backpacker-Motels.h6486060.Hotel-Information)

## Frequently asked questions

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