The Terrace offers 4-star accommodations with an on-site restaurant. Located in the center of Franz Josef, on a quiet street, The Terrace offers free unlimited WiFi and free onsite parking.
humar yani
Indonesia
Location was Great, Staff were Great and the rooms had everything we needed.
Surrounded by natural rainforest on New Zealand's West Coast, Te Waonui Forest Retreat is a short drive from Franz Josef Glacier. Guests enjoy free WiFi.
Opened in 2014 and offering 20 luxurious rooms with free WiFi, Franz Josef Oasis is just 10 minutes’ drive from the Franz Josef Glacier.
Rosemary
United States of America
• Beautiful large room (Premium King Suite with Fireplace) facing north overlooking the garden and wonderful views.
• Comfortable seating and table/chairs were great. Loved the fireplace.
• Guest Laundry facilities - a definite plus.
• Attentive and friendly staff - Francesca.
• Breakfast included - a good selection.
• Fabulous dark skies for star gazing.
• Nice complimentary toiletries.
• Super clean!
Featuring views of the surrounding mountains, Alpine Glacier Motel offers spacious units with smart tv, modern bathrooms, and heating.
Dennis
United States of America
Nice location. Close to the grocery store and restaurants. Sliding front door unit. Large square footage with kitchen sink etc. Bathroom. Was decent sized as well.
Glow Worm Accommodations is located in the center of Franz Josef and offers a range of shared dormitory rooms and private rooms with attached bathroom. Free unlimited WiFi is included.
PAUL
United Kingdom
A great location, comfortable, clean, nice shower and handy for everythi.ng
Surrounded by beautiful native trees and bush land, Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef offers guests free Wi-Fi. Opened in December 2013, the property offers heated rooms with a flat-screen TV.
Anthony
United States of America
Very nice room with parking right outside. Location great for Glacier Hike tour as booking center just about right across the street. Super friendly and helpful greeting when we arrived.
Backing onto peaceful greenery, 10 Cottages offers self-contained cottages with a balcony, just 2 minutes' walk from the center of Franz Josef Glacier and a 3-minute walk from the Glacier Hot Pools.
Glacier View Motel offers self-catering accommodations with rainforest, glacier and mountain views. Each room includes a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.
Maree
Australia
The room was clean and comfortable with lots of space to spread out.
Great views up to the glacier and surrounding mountains.
The staff were friendly and helpful when we saw them.
On average, 3-star hotels in Franz Josef cost $84 per night, and 4-star hotels in Franz Josef are $125 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Franz Josef can be found for $506 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Franz Josef this weekend is $49 or, for a 4-star hotel, $131. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Franz Josef for this weekend cost around $461 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $49 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Franz Josef for tonight. You'll pay around $133 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Franz Josef will cost around $461, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
Franz Josef is a must do destination when travelling in the...
Franz Josef is a must do destination when travelling in the South Island, especially if you like the outdoors. Got up early and travelled to Lake Matheson to watch the sunrise - possibly the best experience in all our years of travelling. The cafe at Lake Matheson was brilliant as well and Alice May restaurant in Franz Josef was brilliant for dinner.
Lissa
New Zealand
6.0
Scored 6.0
A must see on any New Zealand itinerary, but one day is...
A must see on any New Zealand itinerary, but one day is sufficient. Perfect for adventurous young people who like walking, not so much for older persons. The helicopter ride was bit of a rip-off as the weather closed in and we could not land on the glacier. Although they did give us a little refund, it was not up to our expectations and very expensive 20 minute ride.
John
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
Beautiful World Heritage site with exquisite natural flora...
Beautiful World Heritage site with exquisite natural flora and fauna. The walks were amongst the most scenic and beautiful we’ve ever experienced. Only downside, which I feel needs to be more clearly explained to visitors, is that the glaciers themselves can only be seen and viewed from the lookout points if it is a clear day without low hanging cloud. We were disappointed to not actually see the Franz Josef Glacier nor the Fox Glacier from the fartherest reach of the walks. Environmentally, we were not prepared to fly/chopper to see the glaciers from the air. Nevertheless, the walks themselves are a must do, driving through the region is gob-smackingly beautiful and the walk around Lake Matheson a must see.
Vanessa
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
Our helihike was cancelled due to weather, so we did a quad...
Our helihike was cancelled due to weather, so we did a quad bike in the rain. IT WAS AWESOME! We smiled for the entire two hours.
There is a sweet chapel for quiet and reflection.
We never saw the glaciers as it rained for three days straight which was so sad.
The grocery and a few restaurants were enough to find something to eat.
Amy
United States of America
8.0
Scored 8.0
We were unlucky with the weather, as there was low cloud and...
We were unlucky with the weather, as there was low cloud and some rain. We took a couple of walks to see the glacier from viewing points which were really good. Paths were very good, not muddy, and there were signs to explain the ecology and history.
Jackie
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
A small town with a couple of shops and plenty pubs/...
A small town with a couple of shops and plenty pubs/restaurants. The glacier is 7kms from the town - drive to the car park and then there’s a short walk to the viewing area - you’ll need binoculars or a long lens to truly appreciate the beauty of the glacier. Fox Glacier is 30 mins away and again there’s a pretty uphill walk to a viewing area. You can get a helicopter onto the glacier but they are $$$.
Lake Mathewson is worth visiting while in Fox, park at the car park and walk 30/40 mins to the jetty. Beautiful especially at sunset but use bug spray as there are lots of midgies!
My husband and I stayed here just for one night before our Franz Josef Glacier heli-hike tour.
Easy 2 min drive to the township for dinner.
Seamless afterhours check in with key in lockbox.
Great communication by staff via messages for all relevant information.
Heater was great which dried out all of our wet jackets and the cottage was so spacious!
I would recommend others to stay here.
Private, parking right at the door and such an amazing view too!!
The guy (sorry didn't get his name )was excellent - told us about glacier and recent changes and reasons why a new bridge on the tight side hasn't been built.Told us about bars and if staying there you get a 10% discount at Ice bar. He provided free soup at six p.m. and continental breakfast including pancakes for free.It was a budget stay and although it may look a little run down it was clean and tidy and we thought excellent value for money.
Loved the room and location! We were lucky and got a free upgrade so the accomodation exceeded our expectations! Had a little view of one of the mountains. The room was very spacious and super clean. Quite a large bathroom with fantastic pressure in the shower. The town is only small so it was central and a great location. Very cool bar/restaurant attached to the Rainforest Retreat that has great food and drinks and a great vibe!
Great location to stay to break up our road trip down the West Coast.
Bella Vista's facilities are always clean and tidy no matter where in NZ you go.
PS - there seems to be some resident keas...
The new snow on the nearby mountains was a treat and it's a short drive to visit Lake Matheson (much better value than the glacier moraine walk - all you see now is a pile of shingle!!)
Bernie & Gerard were magnificent hosts! They made every effort to make us feel at home and tend to our needs. Louise and I were most impressed with their highly personal engagement, beautiful home, and are especially grateful for all of their assistance and guidance during our stay. We would be delighted to stay there again should our travels ever take us back through Franz Josef.
Lovely cosy little "granny flat" at Franz Josef - superb location walk into town centre very easily. The hosts provided some discounts for dining out in the town and whilst the studio was tiny, there was everything we needed for a night's stay as we passed after the glaciers!
Fantastic motel in the heart of Franz Josef. Large rooms with everything you need, our family had a very comfortable stay. Staff were very kind and helpful. Highly recommended. Perfect if your on a road trip with a car as you can park right outside the room
We enjoyed the stay at Franz Josef Glacier Aspen Court Motel .
The room is spacious and tidy ,the location is convenient to all amenities, cafes ,Alice May Restaurant etc.
Highly recommend if you decide to stay in Franz Josef Glacier Village.
Excellent reception staff. Polite and helpful. Bed was comfortable. Enough pillows. Nice restaurant. Food was excellent. Several walks in the area. Few small churches, too. Glacier near by and excellent food places, too
This is by far the best hotel in the Franz Josef area. We really enjoyed our stay here. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Location is central to shops and restaurants. All good!
Nice stand alone cabin right outside Franz Josef. Could hear a little road noise off the highway but that died down before we went to bed so was not an issue.
Very central in Franz Josef, beds were extremely comfy and walking distance to most of the cafes / restaurants. Plenty of parking available. Friendly staff!
Clean, good sized room. Everything you need for a night's stay at the glacier. Walking distance to town center, restaurants and Glacier Helicopter tours.
Great quiet location for exploring the glacier areas. Unit was clean and comfortable. Kitchenette was outfitted well and all round a good place to stay.
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