Lodge Westwood Lodge

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

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 89 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Wonderful
89 reviews

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

Warm and cozy. Chalet style. Nice view. DVD you can borrow to watch in your room

Nina Japan

Kaz was awesome. Location was very ideal. Great view of Franz Josef. Very quiet. Just a very comfortable Place

Michael United States of America

Lovely, quiet place with a great view of the glacier. Easy 15 minute walk into town through the woods so you could avoid the highway. Delicious hot breakfast included and a cozy area to share stories with fellow travelers. Our hostess was welcoming and very helpful!

Anonymous United States of America

Breakfast was great as received vouchers to local caf'e.

Scott New Zealand

Friendly staff, super comfy bed, good bedroom size... everything was perfect!

Daniela New Zealand

Beds were super great Warm and cosy. Ill definitely be back. Thank you excellent service

Brigitte New Zealand

Leslie hostess was awesome so was Debbie very helpful

Douglas New Zealand
9.1
Wonderful
89 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “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
  • “Warm and cozy. Chalet style. Nice view. DVD you can borrow to watch in your room”
    Nina Nina Japan Japan
  • “Kaz was awesome. Location was very ideal. Great view of Franz Josef. Very quiet. Just a very comfortable Place”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America
  • “Lovely, quiet place with a great view of the glacier. Easy 15 minute walk into town through the woods so you could avoid the highway.”
    United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was great as received vouchers to local caf'e.”
    Scott Scott New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Friendly staff, super comfy bed, good bedroom size... everything was perfect!”
    Daniela Daniela New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Beds were super great Warm and cosy. Ill definitely be back. Thank you excellent service”
    Brigitte Brigitte New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Leslie hostess was awesome so was Debbie very helpful”
    Douglas Douglas New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.6
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi9.2
High score for Franz Josef

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 8.9 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
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

9.1
Wonderful · 89 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.6
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi9.2
High score for Franz Josef

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kirii New Zealand

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

  • Jeremy 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”

  • Ray New Zealand

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

  • Nina Japan

    “Warm and cozy. Chalet style. Nice view. DVD you can borrow to watch in your room”

  • Michael United States of America

    “Kaz was awesome. Location was very ideal. Great view of Franz Josef. Very quiet. Just a very comfortable Place”

  • Anonymous United States of America

    “Lovely, quiet place with a great view of the glacier. Easy 15 minute walk into town through the woods so you could avoid the highway. Delicious hot breakfast included and a cozy area to share stories with fellow travelers. Our hostess was welcoming and very helpful!”

  • Scott New Zealand

    “Breakfast was great as received vouchers to local caf'e.”

  • Daniela New Zealand

    “Friendly staff, super comfy bed, good bedroom size... everything was perfect!”

  • Brigitte New Zealand

    “Beds were super great Warm and cosy. Ill definitely be back. Thank you excellent service”

  • Douglas New Zealand

    “Leslie hostess was awesome so was Debbie very helpful”

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Area Info *
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Franz Josef Glacier
    6.7 miles
  • Fox Glacier
    10.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant The Alice May
    0.7 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Landing
    0.7 miles
  • Restaurant The King Tiger
    0.7 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Full of Beans
    0.7 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Snake Bite Brewery
    0.7 miles
  • Restaurant The Blue Ice
    0.8 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Lake Mapourila
    0.9 miles
  • River The Waiho River
    1.2 miles
  • Mountain Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk
    3.7 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Okarito Lagoon
    16.8 miles
Closest Airports
  • Hokitika Airport
    60.9 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Westwood Lodge

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • 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
  • 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
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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

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 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.

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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.

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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

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

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

  • Guests staying at Westwood Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • 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 is 1.1 miles from the center of Franz Josef.

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

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

  • Room options at Westwood Lodge include:

    • Suite

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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Westwood Lodge by:

    • Car 5h