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Aspen Court Franz Josef

Franz Josef

Surrounded by beautiful native trees and bush land, Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef offers guests free Wi-Fi. Opened in December 2013, the property offers heated rooms with a flat-screen TV.

j
jules
From
New Zealand
The rooms were spotless and well designed. Very comfortable beds. Plenty of space considering there was 2x bed, kitchenette and a dining table in the room. We appreciated the extra space. Located well near restaurants and cafes. Thank you for a warm welcome..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 868 reviews
Price from
¥19,014
1 night, 2 adults

58 On Cron Motel

Franz Josef

58 On Cron is located in the foothills of the Southern Alps. We are just 5 minutes from village centre and the Franz Josef Glacier is a 10-minute drive away.

L
Lorna
From
New Zealand
Clean, modern and warm accommodation in Franz Josef. The owner Selena was very friendly and helpful during check in/out. She was very responsive when we had to call her during the evening for some help. We only stayed a night but wished we stayed longer! Next time we visit Franz Josef, we will definitely stay here! The hotel is located next to the hot tub and across the road from glacier heli flights …. Both activities I was contemplating but didn’t end up doing cos we had a short stay… even more reason to come back and stay at 58 On Cron!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 774 reviews
Price from
¥16,285
1 night, 2 adults

Alpine Glacier Motel

Franz Josef

Featuring views of the surrounding mountains, Alpine Glacier Motel offers spacious units with smart tv, modern bathrooms, and heating.

F
Faizi
From
New Zealand
The motel was super clean and tidy, and the staff was super friendly as well. We requested an early check-in, and the motel approved it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,897 reviews
Price from
¥10,563
1 night, 2 adults

Franz Alpine Retreat

Franz Josef

Franz Alpine Retreat is located in the heart of the Southern Alps, a 5-minute drive from Franz Josef Town. The peaceful retreat offers free parking.

A
Angel
From
New Zealand
it had everything we needed, clean and tidy!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,147 reviews
Price from
¥11,444
1 night, 2 adults

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef

Bella Vista Motel offers modern rooms in the heart of the peaceful Franz Josef Glacier Village. There are barbecue facilities for outdoor dining, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi.

T
Tony
From
Australia
Glacier view was excellent. Beth - AMAZING! True asset to the business. Nothing too hard, made us feel at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,059 reviews
Price from
¥12,324
1 night, 2 adults

Kahere Retreat

Franz Josef

Boasting mountain and garden views, Kahere Retreat is a luxury chalet located at 5 km north from Franz Josef. Franz Josef Glacier is 13km away. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.

C
Cindy
From
New Zealand
An absolutely beautiful cabin nestled beside a serene river, surrounded by majestic trees and framed by a magnificent night sky. On a clear night, the view of the Milky Way is simply breathtaking. The kitchen was fully equipped with a gas stove, oven, all the essential utensils, and more, complemented by a cosy and beautifully designed interior.. The bathroom was gorgeous—spotlessly clean and inviting, with excellent water pressure. However, the lack of a door and the tendency for the floor to become very wet made it beautiful but impractical. Good size rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews
Price from
¥19,820
1 night, 2 adults

Punga Grove

Franz Josef

Set amongst native bushland, Punga Grove offers stylish accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village.

Z
Zainun
From
Singapore
The room is huge and very spacious
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 741 reviews
Price from
¥16,285
1 night, 2 adults

10 Cottages

Franz Josef

Backing onto peaceful greenery, 10 Cottages offers self-contained cottages with a balcony, just 2 minutes' walk from the center of Franz Josef Glacier and a 3-minute walk from the Glacier Hot Pools.

L
Linda W
From
Australia
Originally booked the 10 cottages but moved into the hotel/apartment for the extra cooking facilities of a hot plate. Both cabins and apartments have recently been refurbished and are very comfortable with new carpets and new bathrooms. All have heated towel rails and the hotel apartments have heated floors. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Absolutely recommend going to the glacier region in the winter and staying with the lovely people at The Terrace/10 cottages. Bonus is the walk to the Gallery Gorge is just up the road from the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 729 reviews
Price from
¥15,053
1 night, 2 adults

Glenfern Villas

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.

N
Nirav Udeshi
From
India
Everything Amazing view of snow capped mountains. Beautifully done up house self contained with all the necessary stuff for daily needs. They were very courteous enough to allocate us the villa number 4 according to me the best villa with surreal view and huge lawn outside with spacious parking to settle your luggage nicely. Words would fall short to describe the Beauty of this property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
Price from
¥20,951
1 night, 2 adults

Rainforest Motel

Fox Glacier (Near Franz Josef)

Offering accommodation with free WiFi, satellite TV and lovely mountain views, Rainforest Motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Lake Matheson. Guests can enjoy the gardens overlooking Mount Fox.

M
Matthew
From
New Zealand
Really friendly host with a lovely dog
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,778 reviews
Price from
¥11,488
1 night, 2 adults
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Franz Josef

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 729 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Franz Josef

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Franz Josef

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 741 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,059 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Franz Josef

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 868 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Franz Josef

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,147 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 776 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,897 reviews

Motels that guests love in Franz Josef

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  • Avg. price/night: ¥11,884
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,897 reviews
    The Alpine Glacier Hotel was clean and comfortable for our family of four. The receptionist was very lovely and helpful with any of our requests. The motel was a good distance from local stores and restaurants such as Snake Bite Brewery and The Landing and the tourist attractions such as Franz Josef Glaciers and the Fox Glaciers, not too far if you have a car.
    Guest review by
    Julie
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: ¥11,884
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,897 reviews
    Excellent location 2min to coach stop shops and pub restaurant. Motel clean cosy comfortable with all amenities
    Guest review by
    Bowen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ¥20,599
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 868 reviews
    Very nice motel, new and well designed. We had a great stay.
    Guest review by
    Jens Bloch
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: ¥20,599
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 868 reviews
    I have stayed at Aspen Court once previously. Because I was impressed on the previous stay I automatically booked this motel again. Aspen Court sets a standard for the industry in New Zealand in every possible way. Our unit was warm and spotless on arrival. Our room was generously sized and very well appointed. Beds were super comfortable and cosy and there was a generous supply of extra bedding if required. The kitchen was very adequately supplied with utensils (we cooked our evening meal!) and the bathroom a treat.
    Guest review by
    Ces
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: ¥11,884
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,897 reviews
    This motel is in a fantastic location right in the heart of town. The rooms have an airy and alpine feel with large windows and A frame ceilings. The room came with all the amenities I needed.
    Guest review by
    Erica
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: ¥11,884
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,897 reviews
    Our room was large with a place to eat and two comfortable armchairs to relax in. The bed was comfortable and the heating fine. Location was great and we could walk to restaurants. The whole motel was spotless. Great views of snow topped mountains from the motel.
    Guest review by
    Diane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: ¥11,884
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,897 reviews
    Lovely motel with everything we need. Shops and restaurants nearby. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Chris Be.
    Young couple