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

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a dining area.

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

1.081.039 ₫

1.243.195 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A covered outdoor area with a view of mountains and a picnic table.

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

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

2. Rainforest Motel

14.1 km 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

1.211.691 ₫

1.393.445 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

1.488.536 ₫

1.711.816 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

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

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

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.

4. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

graeme

743.780 ₫

876.731 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A row of modern, single-story buildings with large windows, situated near a body of water with a reflection, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

5. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Allison

2.702.264 ₫

3.107.604 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A grassy area with a white fence and chain-link barrier, a building with a sloped roof, and a mountainous backdrop.

A room with a large window offering a mountain view, a blue sofa, a small table, and a red ottoman.

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

6. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

16 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Margaret

1.323.137 ₫

1.521.607 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

A building with a red roof and stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

7. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Gary

2.617.253 ₫

3.009.841 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stainless steel refrigerator.

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.

8. The Westhaven Motel

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Jennifer

1.339.682 ₫

1.540.634 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a wooden deck, and various plants.

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

9. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Cindy

1.259.030 ₫

1.447.884 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

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

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancy, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

10. Sunset Motel

14.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Hamish

1.481.914 ₫

1.704.201 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

11. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

5.136.135 ₫

5.906.555 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

peter

5.521.558 ₫

8.910.076 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 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.

13. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Vanessa

2.127.940 ₫

2.447.131 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A wooden cabin with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

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

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

14. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison Walter

1.921.105 ₫

2.209.271 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.

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 motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

15. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

4.045.982 ₫

4.652.894 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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.

16. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

2.241.392 ₫

2.577.601 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony 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.

17. The Terrace

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neil

3.148.826 ₫

3.621.150 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, a bar counter with stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

18. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelly

2.735.343 ₫

3.145.645 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a wooden entrance canopy.

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.

19. Haka House Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Laurie

1.548.857 ₫

1.781.186 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

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

20. Franz Alpine Retreat

11.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Faye

2.035.604 ₫

2.340.945 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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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
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 342 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels	8.4 Very good 415 reviews	View
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 702 reviews	View

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Punga Grove

8/10 Good

"When I asked for a quiet room due to sleeping disorder, the staff kindly accommodated my request by upgrading our room. The man was very helpful."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. The town was very walkable. Staff was amazingly helpful. We used the kitchen supplies and it worked really well for us. Would stay again."

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."

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff were very helpful and friendly, great place to stay thank you"

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpfull staff, made us feel welcome and at home"

Haka House Franz Josef

8/10 Good

"Clean, simple and warm with everything you need. We stayed in a double room which had an ensuite, small fridge and jug. The mattress was quite hard though."

10 Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful find in a busy town. Apart from the great room the staff were exceptionally helpful with local advice."

Chateau Backpacker & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place and good staf clean room and good service we like kitchen service and good parking space "

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.

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. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. Rainforest Motel

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

5. Franz Josef Oasis

6. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

7. 58 On Cron Motel

8. The Westhaven Motel

9. Lake Matheson Motel

10. Sunset Motel

11. Rainforest Deluxe

12. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

13. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

14. Fox Glacier Lodge

15. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

16. Rainforest Retreat

17. The Terrace

18. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

19. Haka House Franz Josef

20. Franz Alpine Retreat

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Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Franz Josef Oasis

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef

10 Cottages

Chateau Backpacker & Motels

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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