4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
This is a rainforest, so expect to get wet on hikes.
Franz Josef Glacier
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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is SAR 384 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
SAR 384
SAR 442 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (605 reviews)
"The room was comfortable but the temperature was quite warm. There was no air conditioning. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 12 February 2025
Franz Josef Oasis
Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is SAR 366 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
SAR 366
SAR 423 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay for a couple of nights"
Reviewed on 3 March 2025
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland
The price is SAR 1,321 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
SAR 1,321
SAR 1,933 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)
"Spent 5 nights. Staff was very accommodating. Room was good. Had breakfast and dinner included. Overall it was nice but over priced. Not considered a five star."
Reviewed on 8 February 2025
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.
Punga Grove
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
"We loved the room and the surroundings. It felt like sleeping in the rainforest. Easy to walk to everything and lovely people working at reception who were very helpful."
Reviewed on 2 March 2025
Glenfern Villas
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (361 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful rooms! Wonderful staff! Our unit though was a little close to the road and wish we were facing mountains instead."
Reviewed on 7 February 2025
Mid century house in Central Franz location
Franz Josef / Waiau
Stay at this vacation home in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy a garden, balconies or patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)
Convenient location
"This excellent property is very walkable to the amenities of the town. Great open floor plan of living room, eating area, and kitchen. Comfortable beds and lovely view of the glacier. There was an initial emergency with the cleaners before we arrived. The owner resolved it promptly and communicated ..."
Reviewed on 16 February 2025
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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Popular places to visit
Glacier Hot Pools
4.5/5(25 reviews)
You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Westcoast Wildlife Centre
4.5/5(13 reviews)
You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.
Waiho Hot Tubs
You can take time to visit Waiho Hot Tubs during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier
4.5
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Unfortunately we hit very poor weather conditions so we did not get to see the area as we had hoped.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Peter's Pool was gorgeous. Go when it's dark and see the glow worms.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Areas like this are why I am glad we drove up the West side of the island.
2/5 - Disappointing
Anonymous
Big tourist trap!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We have seen many glaciers so did not go to this one. We were just passing through.
- Glacier Hot Pools
- Westcoast Wildlife Centre
- Waiho Hot Tubs
- Our Lady of the Alps
- St James Anglican Church
- Mount Cook National Park
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Hooker Valley Track
- Lake Matheson
- Fox Glacier
- Tasman Glacier
- Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
- Gillespies Beach
- Roberts Point
- Te Wahipounamu
- Big Sky
- Air Safaris
- Lake Mapourika
- Murchison Glacier
- Hooker Glacier
- Alex Knob
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Peak Viewpoint
- Sentinel Rock
- Godley Glacier
- Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery
- Lake Gault
- Lake Wahapo - Wahapako
- Saddle Lake
- Lake Pratt
- Alpine Lake