Top 10 Hotels Near Franz Josef Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park for 2026

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

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

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

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

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

P2,761

P3,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

2. Alpine Glacier Motel

8.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neal

P4,265

P4,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

3. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Allison

P6,517

P7,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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 living room with two sofas, a TV, and a large window offering a mountain view.

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

4. Rainforest Motel

14.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Siew

P3,183

P3,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

5. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

16 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Raine

P3,375

P3,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

6. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Sharon

P6,213

P7,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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

7. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

P3,651

P4,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

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

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

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

8. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

graeme

P1,354

P1,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

9. The Westhaven Motel

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison

P3,590

P4,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and greenery.

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.

10. Sunset Motel

14.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Timothy

P3,744

P4,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

11. Punga Grove

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

David

P6,489

P7,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with a stove and sink is visible in the background.

12. Franz Alpine Retreat

11.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Faye

P4,418

P5,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

13. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

P12,164

P13,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

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.

14. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

P9,802

P11,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

A wooden dining table with a woven placemat, two chairs, a basket of bread, a teapot, a cup, and a glass of water.

15. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison Walter

P5,093

P5,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 entrance with wooden paneling, a glass door, and a view of a lush garden.

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

16. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

peter

P13,316

P21,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

17. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kerry

P5,164

P5,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

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

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

18. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Joe

P7,591

P8,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

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

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.

19. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

P5,059

P5,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

20. Haka House Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Laurie

P3,056

P3,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 804 reviews	View
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 701 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 341 reviews	View
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 318 reviews	View

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

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"

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"great location and nice spacious accommodation"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely wonderful hotel. Rooms are large and clean. Bathroom has a large whirlpool tub and shower. Has a separate heater. Toiletries are provided. Main bedroom is huge. Has a sitting area with a table. Has a large gas fireplace. A very good breakfast is provided. Room are a fridge and a coffee/ tea making area, Conveniently located close to town and glacier. Staff are friendly, polite and helpful. Highest recommendation"

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Staff super friendly and up to date with road closures."

Franz Alpine Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean and had everything. TV a bit dated but, no one is here to watch TV. Except us on a tuff day."

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."

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. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. Alpine Glacier Motel

3. Franz Josef Oasis

4. Rainforest Motel

5. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

6. 58 On Cron Motel

7. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

8. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

9. The Westhaven Motel

10. Sunset Motel

11. Punga Grove

12. Franz Alpine Retreat

13. Rainforest Deluxe

14. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

15. Fox Glacier Lodge

16. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

17. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

18. Lake Matheson Motel

19. Rainforest Retreat

20. Haka House Franz Josef

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Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

The Terrace

Rainforest Retreat

Rainforest Deluxe

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Oasis

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Alpine Retreat

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

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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