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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property
Lodge in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Family Studio, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 149
SAR 171 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun

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Queen Bed Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
9 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, 7856

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Lodge in the city center
You can look forward to an art gallery on site, a shopping mall on site, and a garden at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this lodge. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a dock, and barbecue grills
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and helicopter/airplane tours
Room features
All guestrooms at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Restaurant dining guides, guidebooks, and local maps
  • Mini fridges and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Wild Kea Franz Josef
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef located?

Located in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, this lodge is steps from Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and St James Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes.

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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Great dining / kitchen area Easy access to all tours in Franz Josef
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Way better than expected. We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay - thank you Wild Kea Lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Large communinual kitchen, cozy setting for relaxing and talking to fellow travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Great location, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The onsite amenities in the shared kitchen were very nice. The rooms were a bit noisy but got quiet after 9 pm and the sinks are super tiny, otherwise it was a great choice for our two nights in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The stand-out place we stayed on our travels - brilliant staff, lovely room, great facilities, beautifully decorated... but it was the little things like fresh muffins and water bottles when we arrived and help getting our luggage up to the top floor that really made the difference. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The shared lounge was very comfortable and relaxing. Loved the coffee
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Our stay in Wild Kea Lodge exceeded expectations. The staff and owner were friendly and generous and ensured our stay in Franz Josef was memorable. We recommend Wild Kea Lodge and the associated businesses The Landing hotel and Running Beans Cafe highly. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Wild Kea Lodge was perfect for our 2 night stay in Franz Josef. Our comfort room was a good base for exploring the area. The communal kitchen and dining area was really handy. The lodge is in the centre of the township so really convenient for amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The proprieters were friendly welcoming & helpful Nice touches like a welcome muffin on arrival, free popcorn on tap & a great coffee machine!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Really great place. It’s modern, comfortable and had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, clean and close to all amenities in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

The uniqueness of the place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Staff very helpful and perfectly clean everywhere. Unfortunately no air con in the room but staff did provide fans to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Bathrooms not insuite, but didn't seem to be a problem. Room was nice, if a bit small. Kitchen well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The lodge was beautiful and had a great view! We walked into town to grab breakfast and dinner. I didnt realize the room I picked had shared bathrooms but it worked out for the night we stayed. Highly recommend staying
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

From the moment we were greeted with warm muffins with butter and jam, we knew we were in a great place. It got better. The place was smart, modern and clean. The shared kitchen was well equipped. And the staff were brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Such a great place! Our favorite so far while on this trip through New Zealand! She goes out of her way to make sure everyone is super happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Staff and kitchen area and room where great in fact awesome great price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

The Thai lady staff (Khun Tuk) at the front desk is super helpful and friendly. Yes, of course I’m Thai so I felt warm welcome right away. The property is cozy, although the room size is a bit small but equipped with everything you want plus TV with streaming. Free popcorn and marshmallow in the canteen!! That’s very thoughtful. Love the place and only 5 min drive to glacier!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

All the rooms were well designed and stylish. The service was impeccable and very welcoming. I wish I had been able to stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

It was quaint and clean. I didn't like the shared bathroom and lack of air conditioning. I think the former should be explicitly noted in the property description.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Husband and I had a very comfortable stay here! Bathroom is a little small, and there’s not enough space in the room to accommodate larger suitcases but otherwise no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

This was a run down cottage that was difficult to get in and out of reception. Our unit had full cooking facilities but dishes were dirty. We didn’t cook and washed cups before having morning coffee. The privacy and ocean view was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Mixing with other people in communal areas, free coffee machine, Brollies available for wet weather. Discount at partner restaurants was appreciated. Fans provided to help with the heat. However as our room was above the communal bathroom we were disturbed as people forgot to switch off the light/extractor fan when they left which caused noise and vibration of the fan in our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025