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Westwood Lodge

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

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 114 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Excellent
114 reviews

Alex & Izzy really seem to enjoy what they do. Alex took great care in showing each group of guests around the facility to show everything that was available. Breakfast was ready right when we requested it. There are fancier places in Franz Josef, but we really enjoyed this place, and it's a fantastic value for the money.

Carolyn United States of America

Well appointed. Great common area. Massive billiards! BIG rooms.

Brian United States of America

hugee room. quality furnishings. very clean . great host beautiful dogs.

Kirii New Zealand

Excellent accomodation! Kaz the owner was very helpful and breakfast was great. The 2 Labradoodles were adorable and on checkout one of them “Benson” would take your key in his mouth and return it to reception 😁 Certainly recommend staying there

Jeremy New Zealand

Lovely rural lodge with high quality facilities and a very helpful host.

Ray New Zealand

Rooms were big, spacious and warm. Lovely views from the patio. You can even see the glacier! Breakfast was delicious and Alex is absolutely amazing. He is super friendly, great at showing you around - even recommended a restaurant a few walks with tips and hints. Best service!! Definitely recommend taking his advice. The common lodge area and games are also the perfect spot to relax after dinner or a hard walk. Will definitely stay here again.

Monica Australia

The lodge is in a quiet location - just out of Franz Josep town. The room was a really nice size, with a separate lounge area.

Geoffrey Australia

Wonderful accommodation that is set in well looked after grounds. 5-minute drive into town. Beautiful fireplace in the main house to relax by in the evening. Would definitely stay again.

Nicola Cayman Islands

Very good location just outside of township and easy to find. Very helpful young hosts who made excellent recommendations on places to visit and restaurants . Nice large room with sofa and extra dingle bed. Large bathroom with good size walk in shower

Andrew United Kingdom

Nice loghut style accommodation, staff was excellent. very friendly.

Alexander Netherlands
8.9
Excellent
114 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Alex & Izzy really seem to enjoy what they do. Alex took great care in showing each group of guests around the facility to show everything that was available.”
    Carolyn Carolyn United States of America United States of America
  • “Well appointed. Great common area. Massive billiards! BIG rooms.”
    Brian Brian United States of America United States of America
  • “hugee room. quality furnishings. very clean . great host beautiful dogs.”
    Kirii Kirii New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Excellent accomodation! Kaz the owner was very helpful and breakfast was great.”
    Jeremy Jeremy New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Lovely rural lodge with high quality facilities and a very helpful host.”
    Ray Ray New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Rooms were big, spacious and warm. Lovely views from the patio. You can even see the glacier! Breakfast was delicious and Alex is absolutely amazing.”
    Monica Monica Australia Australia
  • “The lodge is in a quiet location - just out of Franz Josep town. The room was a really nice size, with a separate lounge area.”
    Geoffrey Geoffrey Australia Australia
  • “Wonderful accommodation that is set in well looked after grounds. 5-minute drive into town. Beautiful fireplace in the main house to relax by in the evening. Would definitely stay again.”
    Nicola Nicola Cayman Islands Cayman Islands
  • “Very good location just outside of township and easy to find. Very helpful young hosts who made excellent recommendations on places to visit and restaurants .”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice loghut style accommodation, staff was excellent. very friendly.”
    Alexander Alexander Netherlands Netherlands

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.1
8.9
Excellent
114 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Franz Josef
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Set among native gardens, Westwood Lodge offers stylish bed and breakfast accommodations with mountain views. Each suite has a natural timber interior and private bathroom with underfloor heating.

All suites at Westwood Lodge Accommodations include electric blankets, heating, and tea/coffee making facilities. Bathrobes and hairdryers are provided in each bathroom.

The guest lounge features a bar, gas fire and large windows with views of the Southern Alps. The billiards room includes a full-size snooker table. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Continental buffet breakfast and à la carte cooked breakfasts are served in the dining room each morning. Westwood Lodge is a 15-minute walk from the center of Franz Josef Village, in the heart of New Zealand's Glacier Country.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Westwood Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 1, 2011

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Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Franz Josef
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Carolyn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Alex & Izzy really seem to enjoy what they do. Alex took great care in showing each group of guests around the facility to show everything that was available. Breakfast was ready right when we requested it. There are fancier places in Franz Josef,...”
  • Brian
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Well appointed. Great common area. Massive billiards! BIG rooms.”
  • Kirii
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “hugee room. quality furnishings. very clean . great host beautiful dogs.”
  • Jeremy
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Excellent accomodation! Kaz the owner was very helpful and breakfast was great. The 2 Labradoodles were adorable and on checkout one of them “Benson” would take your key in his mouth and return it to reception 😁 Certainly recommend staying there”
  • Ray
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Lovely rural lodge with high quality facilities and a very helpful host.”
  • Monica
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Rooms were big, spacious and warm. Lovely views from the patio. You can even see the glacier! Breakfast was delicious and Alex is absolutely amazing. He is super friendly, great at showing you around - even recommended a restaurant a few walks...”
  • Geoffrey
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The lodge is in a quiet location - just out of Franz Josep town. The room was a really nice size, with a separate lounge area.”
  • Nicola
    Cayman IslandsCayman Islands
    “Wonderful accommodation that is set in well looked after grounds. 5-minute drive into town. Beautiful fireplace in the main house to relax by in the evening. Would definitely stay again.”
  • Andrew
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very good location just outside of township and easy to find. Very helpful young hosts who made excellent recommendations on places to visit and restaurants . Nice large room with sofa and extra dingle bed. Large bathroom with good size walk in...”
  • Alexander
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Nice loghut style accommodation, staff was excellent. very friendly.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have a restaurant on site for evening meals
    Here at Westwood Lodge we offer a breakfast only & do not have an onsite restaurant for evening dining. We are located just a few minutes drive from Franz Josef Village which has a number of good restaurant options for dinner.
    Answered on 19 October 2020
  • Hi is breakfast included in the price
    Depending on which rate you are paying, breakfast would normally be part of the package. For instance if you are paying the $300/308 rate then breakfast is part of this payment. If not then a cooked breakfast would be an extra $25 per person.
    Answered on 1 April 2022
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Amenities of Westwood Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
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
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

Westwood Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 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 over 10 are welcome.

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Westwood Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note children under 10 years of age cannot be accommodated at this property.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform Westwood Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Westwood Lodge

  • Room options at Westwood Lodge include:

    • Suite

  • Guests staying at Westwood Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Westwood Lodge is 1.1 miles from the center of Franz Josef.

  • Check-in at Westwood Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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

  • Westwood Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Canoeing
    • Horseback riding