Franz Josef Glacier

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Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Panoramic view of the alluvial bed of the Waiho River flowing from the Franz Josef Glacier and snow capped mountains in New Zealand
Narrow path of the Roberts Point Track, Franz Josef Glacier National Park
Scenic landscape at Franz Josef Glacier

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4 out of 5
36 Main Road, State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier
The price is SAR 702 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 702
SAR 812 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (655 reviews)
Had a good stay, no issues. Rooms are average due to age.

Reviewed on 20 January 2026

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Oasis

Franz Josef Oasis

4 out of 5
Franz Josef Highway Franz Josef Glacier
The price is SAR 866 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
SAR 866
SAR 999 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (667 reviews)
Excellent service, room spotless and had everything we needed for stopover, staff really lovely and helpful (thanks to Angela and her husband for driving us to the town and booking restaurant). Highly recommended. Thanks

Reviewed on 4 February 2026

Franz Josef Oasis
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 out of 5
9 Cron St Franz Josef Glacier West Coast
The price is SAR 391 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
SAR 391
SAR 451 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Our Lady of the Alps and Westcoast Wildlife ...
9/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)
Room use clean, relaxing, peaceful and felt like home.

Reviewed on 10 February 2026

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
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

Punga Grove

3 out of 5
Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 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! (261 reviews)
Loft Unit was perfect for our stay, generous in size and clean and tidy. Enjoyed our 1night stay. Super friendly staff and easy walk/ride to restaurants. Parking for all sized vehicles and varanda over front door entry.

Reviewed on 29 January 2026

Punga Grove
Glenfern Villas

Glenfern Villas

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (375 reviews)
Great visit to a very well equipped unit….everything we needed!

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Glenfern Villas
Mid century house in Central Franz location

Mid century house in Central Franz location

Franz Josef / Waiau West Coast
Stay at this vacation home in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (64 reviews)
Very clean and well equipped. Location excellent in town. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 29 January 2026

Mid century house in Central Franz location
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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Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

This is a rainforest, so expect to get wet on hikes.

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.