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 AED 338 per night from May 1 to May 2
AED 338
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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! (618 reviews)
"Very country side feel hotel. Staffs and services are very friendly. Breakfast selections are nice. I notice that there is no air condition unit in the room."
Reviewed on 2 April 2025
Franz Josef Oasis
Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is AED 279 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
AED 279
AED 321 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 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! (620 reviews)
"This was probably our favorite place to stay in New Zealand. It's out of town so you definitely need a car, but the rooms are HUGE and modern and comfortable and immaculate. Unbelievably quiet at night. Breakfast was fantastic, fresh and delicious with a nice variety. The person who managed check-in ..."
Reviewed on 24 March 2025
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland
The price is AED 727 per night from May 1 to May 2
AED 727
AED 836 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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! (172 reviews)
"The restaurant was amazing."
Reviewed on 19 March 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.
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! (362 reviews)
"Great Place. Staff A , clean Only problem was we booked for 3people and the extra Bed in Lounge was quite uncomfortable and short. Otherwise would highly recommend"
Reviewed on 5 March 2025
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! (213 reviews)
"Short walk to food and helicopter port. Easy parking. Our room had a great fireplace."
Reviewed on 24 March 2025
Te Awa Cottages
2871 Franz Josef Hwy, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Simply and minimally furnished and very clean made for an easy short stay. Had a couple of minor glitches which sadly weren’t fixed during the stay."
Reviewed on 25 January 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 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.
Our Lady of the Alps
4/5(2 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Franz Josef Glacier with a visit to Our Lady of the Alps. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint 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
- Waiho Hot Tubs
- Our Lady of the Alps
- Westcoast Wildlife Centre
- St James Anglican Church
- Mount Cook National Park
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Hooker Valley Track
- Fox Glacier
- Tasman Glacier
- Lake Matheson
- Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
- Gillespies Beach
- Alex Knob
- Roberts Point
- Hooker Glacier
- Te Wahipounamu
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Big Sky
- Air Safaris
- Lake Mapourika
- Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery
- Peak Viewpoint
- Sentinel Rock
- Godley Glacier
- Lake Gault
- Murchison Glacier
- Mount Tasman