Title: Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking ![Family Studio, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/d23cad5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/cff809e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/aba6c109.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/0ed34c43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Studio, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/781ceb69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 21 - Nov. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=107473492&PinnedHotelID=107473492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=107473492&PinnedHotelID=107473492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 22 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=107473492&PinnedHotelID=107473492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=107473492&PinnedHotelID=107473492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=107473492&PinnedHotelID=107473492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=107473492&PinnedHotelID=107473492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=107473492&PinnedHotelID=107473492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=107473492&PinnedHotelID=107473492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/6bf37c82_edited_da05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Heating Mini-fridge Hair dryer Daily housekeeping - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/1909c795_edited_e814.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom) 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Heating Mini-fridge 3 bathrooms Hair dryer Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Queen Bed Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/f2cb395b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Bed Ensuite 9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews ### Highlights Heating Mini-fridge Private bathroom Hair dryer Daily housekeeping - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/1909c795_edited_e814.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom) ### Highlights Heating Mini-fridge Private bathroom Hair dryer Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Studio, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/521c339c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio, Mountain View 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Kitchen Mini-fridge Private bathroom Hair dryer Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils - 301 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Family Studio, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107473500/107473492/781ceb69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Studio, Mountain View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Kitchen Mini-fridge Private bathroom Hair dryer Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils - 377 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FFranz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Wild-Kea-Lodge-Franz-Josef.h107473492.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FFranz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Wild-Kea-Lodge-Franz-Josef.h107473492.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.38956%2C170.18289&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6EcrRkQBtnA0nBCA_n4Pezwq9Dk=) 9 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, 7856 #### What's nearby - Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - St James Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km #### Getting around - Hokitika (HKK) - 116 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬6 min walk - ‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk - ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge in the city center You can look forward to an art gallery on site, a shopping mall on site, and a garden at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this lodge. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Free bicycle rentals, barbecue grills, and helicopter/airplane tours - Luggage storage, a dock, and coworking spaces Room features All guestrooms at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef include amenities such as free WiFi. 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Art gallery - Free bicycle rentals - Helicopter/airplane tours - Hiking/biking trails - Shopping mall ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Mini-fridge ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - Coworking space ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Dock - Garden - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Food and drink - Mini-fridge - Restaurant dining guides ## Policies ### Check-in 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), lockbox ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## 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 elevators ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is also known as Wild Kea Franz Josef Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge Franz Josef Glacier ## 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 Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef on Nov 28, 2025 start from CA $114.49, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Wild-Kea-Lodge-Franz-Josef.h107473492.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > 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? > Check-out 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 from Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and St James Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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