Franz Josef Glacier Travel Guide

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Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
4 out of 5
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is ฿3,148 per night from 1 May to 2 May
฿3,148
฿3,621 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (617 reviews)
"The location was great and the were really nice"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Oasis
Franz Josef Oasis
4 out of 5
Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is ฿2,597 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
฿2,597
฿2,986 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (619 reviews)
"This was probably our favorite place to stay in New Zealand. It's out of town so you definitely need a car, but the rooms are HUGE and modern and comfortable and immaculate. Unbelievably quiet at night. Breakfast was fantastic, fresh and delicious with a nice variety. The person who managed check-in ..."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Franz Josef Oasis
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
5 out of 5
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland
The price is ฿6,772 per night from 1 May to 2 May
฿6,772
฿7,788 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (172 reviews)
"The restaurant was amazing."

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025

Te Waonui Forest Retreat
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.
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (362 reviews)
"Great Place. Staff A , clean Only problem was we booked for 3people and the extra Bed in Lounge was quite uncomfortable and short. Otherwise would highly recommend"

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025

Glenfern Villas
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (213 reviews)
"Short walk to food and helicopter port. Easy parking. Our room had a great fireplace."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Punga Grove
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Simply and minimally furnished and very clean made for an easy short stay. Had a couple of minor glitches which sadly weren’t fixed during the stay."

Reviewed on 25 Jan 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
23
5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
17
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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