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Franz Alpine Retreat
4.0 star property

Upscale motel near Glacier Hot Pools

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Franz Alpine Retreat

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Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | View from room
Exterior
Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | Living area | 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Terrace/patio
Unit, 1 Queen bed | Bathroom | Shower, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Overview of Franz Alpine Retreat

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
The price is £74
Price available on 6/5/2024

Check out the area

Map
2 Donovan Drive, Sh 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Popular LocationWestcoast Wildlife Centre4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlacier Hot Pools4 min drive
  • Popular LocationOur Lady of the Alps4 min drive
  • AirportHokitika (HKK)112 min drive
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Room options

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Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | Living area | 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Unit, 1 Queen bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Unit, 1 Queen bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 742 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Cottage | Living room | 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

2 Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Alpine Retreat is in a rural area and near the boardwalk. Glacier Hot Pools and Alex Knob are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Franz Josef Glacier and Air Safaris. Don't miss out on a visit to Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing.
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What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 4 min drive
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 4 min drive
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 4 min drive
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 4 min drive
  • Alex Knob - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 4 min drive
  • Full of Beans - 4 min drive
  • Snakebite - 4 min drive
  • Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - 4 min drive
  • Blue Ice Cafe - 4 min drive

About this property

Franz Alpine Retreat

Upscale motel near Glacier Hot Pools
Franz Alpine Retreat is located close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre, and provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), laundry services and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • A front desk safe and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms at Franz Alpine Retreat include comforts such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hydromassage showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 21-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per day
  • Breakage deposit: NZD 50 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 for adults and from NZD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin Franz Josef Glacier
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat
Franz Alpine Retreat Motel
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat
Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Alpine Retreat Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Franz Alpine Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Franz Alpine Retreat?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franz Alpine Retreat on 6 May 2024 start from £73.81, including 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 Franz Alpine Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Franz Alpine Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Franz Alpine Retreat?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Franz Alpine Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Glacier Hot Pools. Sentinel Rock and Alex Knob are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Franz Alpine Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 443 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from this place were fantastic. It was very calm and relaxing with a nice quiet start to every morning. This is about a 5 minute drive to the main area with cafe and shops so you’ll need a car to get to and from food, but would definitely book here again without a doubt. We did not have a kitchen but the option to have one is good out here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sapana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room - 5 minutes drive to the town centre.

8/10 Good

Vonida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place that’s not too far of a drive for food and shops. Franz Josef is small so everything was within 15 min drive. I would say WiFi is spotty so I rarely used it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Warwick

Travelled with partner
Rural location. Quiet. We had a two bedroom unit which was very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeryl

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was very nice as was the staff. My issue with the room was that there was only 1 tiny sink in the bathroom. In the living room / kitchen area there is a fridge, microwave, hot kettle and plates, bowls and silverware but there is no sink there. So if you eat a bowl of cereal or a bowl of yogurt, for example, you have to take those bowls into the bathroom and rinse them in the very tiny sink.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too far out of town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Santhana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No great view from our unit. The photos are misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view of the Franz Josef glacier from our chalet. Large and spacious, it was an accommodation we will never forget staying at. Conveniently located just outside of town, we were able to get what we needed, visit where we wanted, and finish the day with a beautiful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Girish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property seams clean, close to the main highway, not too far from the main town center. Breakfast options are terrible, its best to go into town and grab a bite. The folks running/managing the place could improve their communication skills/style.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023