The Best Hotels Closest to Franz Josef Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

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.

1. Franz Josef Oasis

7.5 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Allison

£83

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a red building.

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

2. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

5.4 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

£38

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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 window offering a mountain view, a blue sofa, a small table, and a red ottoman.

3. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

9.9 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Raine

£44

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

4. 58 On Cron Motel

5.7 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Sharon

£78

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a chair and a table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

5. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

8.7 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

£47

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

6. Lake Matheson Motel

8.9 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Cindy

£47

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

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

A horse near a tree and a fence in a rural setting.

7. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

9.1 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

graeme

£24

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a palm tree.

8. Alpine Glacier Motel

5.4 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Neal

£55

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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.

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

9. Rainforest Motel

8.8 mi 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

£33

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

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.

10. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

5.8 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

£125

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 building with a flat roof and a small window, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain in the background.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

11. Punga Grove

5.6 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

David

£82

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

12. Rainforest Deluxe

5.6 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

£157

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a red chair, a glass table, and a wooden wardrobe.

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.

13. The Westhaven Motel

8.6 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Jennifer

£43

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

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

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

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

14. Sunset Motel

9.2 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Timothy

£43

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A view of a mountainous landscape through a window, with a silhouette of a person in the foreground.

A hotel with a central building and two wings, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

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

15. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

5.6 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Renae

£68

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A night sky with stars and the Milky Way over a modern building with large windows and a wooden deck.

A night sky with the Milky Way over a residential area with houses and palm trees.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

7.3 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Faye

£55

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.

17. Rainforest Retreat

5.6 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

£63

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A view from inside a building, looking out to a street with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.

A table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a TV, and a view of mountains and trees.

A sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

18. The Terrace

5.5 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Neil

£101

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.

A modern building with a long corridor and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, a chair, and a view of greenery through a window.

19. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.7 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

peter

£242

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with greenery and a view of a snow-capped peak.

A window with a view of a mountain range and a palm tree.

A row of two-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and flowering plants.

20. 10 Cottages

5.5 mi from Franz Josef Glacier

Melissa

£102

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 702 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 318 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

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 Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"This place is stunning. The treehouse 2 BR cabin is amazing, with beautiful furnishings and everything you need. The hot tub on a cold spring night was a treat. Beautiful trees & foliage surround each cabin, so you feel like you're in a private, secluded spot."

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"

Punga Grove

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."

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"

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 with a stop at 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 trip 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 could search for properties close to public transport 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 traveller 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 provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Franz Josef Glacier.

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Our top choices for Franz Josef Glacier hotels

1. Franz Josef Oasis

2. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

3. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

4. 58 On Cron Motel

5. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

6. Lake Matheson Motel

7. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

8. Alpine Glacier Motel

9. Rainforest Motel

10. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

11. Punga Grove

12. Rainforest Deluxe

13. The Westhaven Motel

14. Sunset Motel

15. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

17. Rainforest Retreat

18. The Terrace

19. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

20. 10 Cottages

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Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Franz Josef Oasis

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

The Terrace

Rainforest Retreat

Rainforest Deluxe

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

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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