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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property
Lodge in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Queen Bed Ensuite

Queen Bed Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Mountain View

Studio, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio, Mountain View

Family Studio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
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
  • ‪Snakebite - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬5 min walk
  • Landing Bar & Restaurant
  • ‪Alice May - ‬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, coworking spaces, and a dock
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Restaurant dining guides, guidebooks, and local maps
  • Mini fridges and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 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 Aug 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef on Aug 15, 2025 start from CA $54.68, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

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.

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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Awesome keopl
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dining / kitchen area Easy access to all tours in Franz Josef
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Way better than expected. We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay - thank you Wild Kea Lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huizhao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large communinual kitchen, cozy setting for relaxing and talking to fellow travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The onsite amenities in the shared kitchen were very nice. The rooms were a bit noisy but got quiet after 9 pm and the sinks are super tiny, otherwise it was a great choice for our two nights in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shared lounge was very comfortable and relaxing. Loved the coffee
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stand-out place we stayed on our travels - brilliant staff, lovely room, great facilities, beautifully decorated... but it was the little things like fresh muffins and water bottles when we arrived and help getting our luggage up to the top floor that really made the difference. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place. It’s modern, comfortable and had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wild Kea Lodge was perfect for our 2 night stay in Franz Josef. Our comfort room was a good base for exploring the area. The communal kitchen and dining area was really handy. The lodge is in the centre of the township so really convenient for amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good times in Franz Josef.

Our stay in Wild Kea Lodge exceeded expectations. The staff and owner were friendly and generous and ensured our stay in Franz Josef was memorable. We recommend Wild Kea Lodge and the associated businesses The Landing hotel and Running Beans Cafe highly. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The proprieters were friendly welcoming & helpful Nice touches like a welcome muffin on arrival, free popcorn on tap & a great coffee machine!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and close to all amenities in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Corry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness of the place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful and perfectly clean everywhere. Unfortunately no air con in the room but staff did provide fans to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel like hotel.

Bathrooms not insuite, but didn't seem to be a problem. Room was nice, if a bit small. Kitchen well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service

We arrived & it was raining. The young lady explained everything & showed us our room & it was on the 3rd floor. So she helped us take our bags upstairs & then gave us complimentary muffins which were warm & delicious after our 5 hour road trip. The room was warm & cosy & very clean & comfortable with a terrific view. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family owned lodge and beautiful scenery

The lodge was beautiful and had a great view! We walked into town to grab breakfast and dinner. I didnt realize the room I picked had shared bathrooms but it worked out for the night we stayed. Highly recommend staying
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place ever!

Such a great place! Our favorite so far while on this trip through New Zealand! She goes out of her way to make sure everyone is super happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and kitchen area and room where great in fact awesome great price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we were greeted with warm muffins with butter and jam, we knew we were in a great place. It got better. The place was smart, modern and clean. The shared kitchen was well equipped. And the staff were brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the rooms were well designed and stylish. The service was impeccable and very welcoming. I wish I had been able to stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Afronon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Thai lady staff (Khun Tuk) at the front desk is super helpful and friendly. Yes, of course I’m Thai so I felt warm welcome right away. The property is cozy, although the room size is a bit small but equipped with everything you want plus TV with streaming. Free popcorn and marshmallow in the canteen!! That’s very thoughtful. Love the place and only 5 min drive to glacier!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Husband and I had a very comfortable stay here! Bathroom is a little small, and there’s not enough space in the room to accommodate larger suitcases but otherwise no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint and clean. I didn't like the shared bathroom and lack of air conditioning. I think the former should be explicitly noted in the property description.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025