Franz Josef Glacier

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Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
5 out of 5
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland
The price is S$268 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
S$268
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews)
"An amazing place to stay, with attention to detail, spacious rooms and great service."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
58 On Cron Motel
58 On Cron Motel
3 out of 5
58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is S$103 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$103
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
"Very clean, centrally located, walking distance to restaurants and local attractions."

Reviewed on 29 May, 2025

58 On Cron Motel
Rainforest Deluxe
Rainforest Deluxe
5 out of 5
46 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
The price is S$201 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
S$201
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Amazing property. we loved it"

Reviewed on 8 May, 2025

Rainforest Deluxe
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Punga Grove
Punga Grove
3 out of 5
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (231 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 3 Jun, 2025

Punga Grove
Glenfern Villas
Glenfern Villas
4.5 out of 5
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous setting with a view of the glacier. Villa was comfortable (except for the lack of bedside lamps) with a nice kitchen and good beds. Loved that they had free DVDs available (which we took advantage of thanks to a very rainy afternoon and evening) and laundry facilities. The town ..."

Reviewed on 6 May, 2025

Glenfern Villas
Te Awa Cottages
Te Awa Cottages
3 out of 5
2871 Franz Josef Hwy, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Excellent pace to stay in Frank Joseph. Modern and clean, great amenities. A home away from home. Great long veranda to take in the awesome view of the mountains. Stargazing was spectacular."

Reviewed on 12 May, 2025

Te Awa Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
17
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Andy

Great place but remember access is through one road which can fall victim to the elements. They are pretty quick at fixing problems though

5/5 - Excellent

Mikey

Franz is a buzzing friendly town nestled underneath its glacier. Atmosphere is fun and lively as well as peaceful and calm!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Rains a lot here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Small town but everything you need is there. A great place and a base for your explorations of the nearby glaciers and all kinds of adventures!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Don’t pre book activities as these can easily affected by weather.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

unique but easy walk