Motel Glenfern Villas

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State Highway 6, 7856 Franz Josef, New Zealand – Great location - show map

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8.5
Very Good
162 reviews

Well appointed, one of the comfiest beds I have slept on. Great personal service from host

Paul New Zealand

Nice and clean. We liked the layout of the 1BR villa. Really enjoyed our stay.

Renee New Zealand

It is a nice quiet place just a mile or two from the town. Had some views outside the room. It had a kitchenette that could be used to cook b/f. The place was very clean and had ample room.

Shailesh United States of America

Very clean, comfortable and spacious village ! We spent too little time there!

Phyllis Hong Kong

Staff was very helpful, and even helped to recommend a DVD from their collection to watch that evening. They also helped to recommend a variety of places to go for dinner, etc. Villa was cozy on a very rainy night. Carport was MUCH appreciated during the rain while moving luggage. Lovely, cabin-like feel. Spotlessly clean.

Nancy United States of America

Beautiful location, convenient to Franz Josef, hosts very helpful.

Joe United States of America

Very clean, comfortable and spacious accommodation with incredible mountain views and very friendly staff

Zoe New Zealand

Comfortable, clean and some great sustainable practices.

Carlyn New Zealand

Spacious accommodation, quiet location. Clean and only a couple of minutes to Franz Josef center.

Deborah New Zealand

units were roomy and very clean, our unit looked straight out to the snow capped mountain range

Sarah New Zealand
8.5
Very Good
162 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Well appointed, one of the comfiest beds I have slept on. Great personal service from host”
    Paul Paul New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Nice and clean. We liked the layout of the 1BR villa. Really enjoyed our stay.”
    Renee Renee New Zealand New Zealand
  • “It is a nice quiet place just a mile or two from the town. Had some views outside the room. It had a kitchenette that could be used to cook b/f. The place was very clean and had ample room.”
    Shailesh Shailesh United States of America United States of America
  • “Very clean, comfortable and spacious village ! We spent too little time there!”
    Phyllis Phyllis Hong Kong Hong Kong
  • “Staff was very helpful, and even helped to recommend a DVD from their collection to watch that evening. They also helped to recommend a variety of places to go for dinner, etc.”
    Nancy Nancy United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful location, convenient to Franz Josef, hosts very helpful.”
    Joe Joe United States of America United States of America
  • “Very clean, comfortable and spacious accommodation with incredible mountain views and very friendly staff”
    Zoe Zoe New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Comfortable, clean and some great sustainable practices.”
    Carlyn Carlyn New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Spacious accommodation, quiet location. Clean and only a couple of minutes to Franz Josef center.”
    Deborah Deborah New Zealand New Zealand
  • “units were roomy and very clean, our unit looked straight out to the snow capped mountain range”
    Sarah Sarah New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi 9.7
High score for Franz Josef

Glenfern Villas offers spacious luxury apartments with satellite TV and free WiFi access. Each has a large deck with seating area and rural or alpine views.

Each of the apartments at Glenfern Villas features a fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area. Heating and air conditioning is included.

Facilities include a guest laundry, barbecue facilities and free car parking. There is also a spring-free trampoline and a small farm with animals.

Glenfern Villas is located 2.2 mi from Franz Josef Glacier village center. Local activities include heli-hiking on the glacier, guided walks, quad bike riding, greenstone carving and kiwi encounters.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Glenfern Villas has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 11, 2011

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Max adults: 2
One-Bedroom Villa with King Bed
  • 2 twin beds and 1 king bed
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Max adults: 5
Two-Bedroom Villa with Queen Bed and Two or Three Single Beds
  • Bedroom 1: 3 twin beds
  • Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 4
Two-Bedroom Villa with One Queen and One King Bed
  • Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 162 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi 9.7
High score for Franz Josef

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Paul New Zealand

    “Well appointed, one of the comfiest beds I have slept on. Great personal service from host”

  • Renee New Zealand

    “Nice and clean. We liked the layout of the 1BR villa. Really enjoyed our stay.”

  • Shailesh United States of America

    “It is a nice quiet place just a mile or two from the town. Had some views outside the room. It had a kitchenette that could be used to cook b/f. The place was very clean and had ample room.”

  • Phyllis Hong Kong

    “Very clean, comfortable and spacious village ! We spent too little time there!”

  • Nancy United States of America

    “Staff was very helpful, and even helped to recommend a DVD from their collection to watch that evening. They also helped to recommend a variety of places to go for dinner, etc. Villa was cozy on a very rainy night. Carport was MUCH appreciated during the rain while moving luggage. Lovely, cabin-like feel. Spotlessly clean.”

  • Joe United States of America

    “Beautiful location, convenient to Franz Josef, hosts very helpful.”

  • Zoe New Zealand

    “Very clean, comfortable and spacious accommodation with incredible mountain views and very friendly staff”

  • Carlyn New Zealand

    “Comfortable, clean and some great sustainable practices.”

  • Deborah New Zealand

    “Spacious accommodation, quiet location. Clean and only a couple of minutes to Franz Josef center.”

  • Sarah New Zealand

    “units were roomy and very clean, our unit looked straight out to the snow capped mountain range”

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi in the 2 bedroom villa with queen bed king bed etc, can I pay for 1 xtra adult to sleep on pull out sofa as our baby sleeps with my husband and I?
    Hello. Yes we can sort that out when you arrive if you like. An extra adult is $38 and an extra child is $22. Look forward to hosting you. Kind regards Kim
    Answered on October 18, 2021
  • Hi, can we cook in the room?
    Hi Thank you for your enquiry. Yes we have full kitchen facilities in each Villa for guest use. We also have BBQ's available (free of charge).
    Answered on November 19, 2021
  • Is the king bed upstairs or downstairs?
    Hello, Thank you for your message. The king bed is upstairs.
    Asked about: Two-Bedroom Villa with One Queen and One King Bed • Answered on January 19, 2020
  • Hi dear Hope you doing well. We are 7 people and one small 1 month baby. We want to book for 7th may sat for one night. Is it possible to get place.
    Hi Thank you for your enquiry. Yes we can accommodate the eight of you in two two bedroom Villas. Would you be needing the cot for the baby? Kind regards Kim
    Answered on April 25, 2022
  • Hi , is the 2 bedroom, 1 upstairs, 1 downstairs? Thanks
    Hi. Yes you are correct. Queen bed down stairs and King/Twin upstairs.
    Asked about: Two-Bedroom Villa with One Queen Bed, One King Bed and Sofa Bed • Answered on December 15, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Franz Josef Glacier
    7.2 miles
  • Fox Glacier
    11.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar The Landing (pick up service)
    1.9 miles
  • Restaurant King Tiger (pick up service)
    1.9 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Full of Beans
    1.9 miles
  • Restaurant Blue Ice (pick up service)
    2.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Franz Josef Glacier (some pick ups)
    5 miles
  • Lake Lake Maparika (Some Pick Ups)
    7.5 miles
  • Lake Lake Matherson
    18.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Hokitika Airport
    60.1 miles
How to get to Glenfern Villas from Queenstown Airport
    Public transportation
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Glenfern Villas

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Horseback riding Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Fishing Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Glenfern Villas takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Glenfern Villas

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Glenfern Villas by:

    • Bus 5h 30min

  • The prices at Glenfern Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Glenfern Villas offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Horseback riding

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Glenfern Villas (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Glenfern Villas is 1.7 miles from the center of Franz Josef.

  • Check-in at Glenfern Villas is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Glenfern Villas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Breakfast to go

  • Room options at Glenfern Villas include:

    • Villa
    • Apartment

  • Yes, Glenfern Villas is popular with guests booking family stays.