The 10 Best Hotels Near Franz Josef Glacier, Westland Tai Poutini National Park from CA $45

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A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.

A building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a grassy area.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

A grassy area with a white fence and chain-link barrier, a building with a sloped roof, and a mountainous backdrop.

1. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

16 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Raine

CA $73

CA $84 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, and mountains in the background.

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

2. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Allison

CA $140

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

A modern bathroom with a double sink, a towel rack, a hairdryer, and a neon sign.

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

3. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

CA $60

CA $68 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a red-tiled roof and a sign indicating it is Bella Vista Hotel.

A modern building with a parking lot, outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator. There is a dining area with two chairs and a table.

4. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

CA $75

CA $87 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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

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

5. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Sharon

CA $130

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

A sign for Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Parks with a view of mountains and clouds.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a rolled towel on the bed.

6. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

graeme

CA $38

CA $45 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a wooden table, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a large sliding glass door leading to a parking area.

A covered outdoor area with a view of mountains and a picnic table.

7. Rainforest Motel

14.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

"Lovely stay in the Rainforest motel. Andy is a great host who made us feel very welcome. We sadly, were only there for one night, as we were passing through on our way to Queenstown, however if we are lucky enough to return to NZ we would definitely stay here for a few nights. The property is comfortable, clean and the unit we had was updated and had a great new bathroom / wet room. The whole motel complex has such a relaxed feel about it and we have no doubt recommending it as a great place to...

Ellen

CA $72

CA $83 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a reception sign, and a view of mountains in the background.

A building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a wooden deck, and various plants.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A grassy outdoor area with a large rock, a red fence, and a variety of plants and flowers.

8. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Cindy

CA $99

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

9. Alpine Glacier Motel

8.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neal

CA $89

CA $103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

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.

10. Punga Grove

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

David

CA $136

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

11. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

CA $275

CA $317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a mountain backdrop.

A building with stone walls and large windows, a paved pathway, and outdoor seating.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stainless steel refrigerator.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and rocks.

12. The Westhaven Motel

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Jennifer

CA $68

CA $79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

13. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

CA $108

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

14. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

CA $205

CA $238 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A room with a glass table reflecting the view of mountains and greenery outside.

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking snow-capped mountains and a clear sky.

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancy, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

15. Sunset Motel

14.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Hamish

CA $86

CA $99 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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.

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

16. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Renae

CA $110

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

A wooden house with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden cabin with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

A wooden cabin with a large window overlooking a lush garden with various potted plants and a small house.

17. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison Walter

CA $92

CA $106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A compact hotel room with a red sofa, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view through the door.

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'.

18. Glenfern Villas

11.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Don

CA $196

CA $229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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.

19. Westwood Lodge

10.4 km from Franz Josef Glacier

mabel

CA $375

CA $431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

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

20. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelly

CA $147

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 320 reviews	View
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 702 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

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."

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"The room is large, clean. There are many shops nearby."

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"

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The kitchenette was well equipped and room was spacious for 2. Room was well maintained and clean. Staff was helpful and informative. Toilet has a warmer which is good for cold winter days."

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 Franz Josef Glacier

Fox Glacier

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fox Glacier during your travels in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Roberts Point

9.0/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Roberts Point during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Sentinel Rock

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Find out about the history of Westland Tai Poutini National Park when you take a trip to 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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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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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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Our Lady of the Alps

8.6/10 (37 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franz Josef Glacier with a visit to Our Lady of the Alps. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Westcoast Wildlife Centre

8.6/10 (150 reviews)

You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Franz Josef Glacier?

Franz Josef Glacier is located in a welcoming area of Westland Tai Poutini National Park known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

Where is the best place to stay close to Franz Josef Glacier?

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. You'll find it 5.6 mi (9 km) from Franz Josef Glacier. Other good choices around the area include Rainforest Retreat and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Franz Josef Glacier, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Franz Josef Glacier.

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Our top choices for Franz Josef Glacier hotels

1. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

2. Franz Josef Oasis

3. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

4. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

5. 58 On Cron Motel

6. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

7. Rainforest Motel

8. Lake Matheson Motel

9. Alpine Glacier Motel

10. Punga Grove

11. Rainforest Deluxe

12. The Westhaven Motel

13. Rainforest Retreat

14. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

15. Sunset Motel

16. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

17. Fox Glacier Lodge

18. Glenfern Villas

19. Westwood Lodge

20. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Punga Grove

Franz Josef Oasis

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

The Terrace

Rainforest Deluxe

58 On Cron Motel

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Other attractions near Franz Josef Glacier

Fox Glacier

Roberts Point

Sentinel Rock

Alex Knob

Waiho Bailey Bridge

St James Anglican Church

Our Lady of the Alps

Westcoast Wildlife Centre

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