The Best Hotels Closest to Franz Josef Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park for 2026

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A modern kitchen with a large TV, a coffee machine, and a plant.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a red building.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a dining area.

A modern bathroom with a double sink, a towel rack, a hairdryer, and a neon sign.

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

SAR 157

SAR 180 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A motel with a red roof, located in a mountainous area with a clear sky.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A building with a red roof and stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

2. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Sharon

SAR 346

SAR 403 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A covered outdoor area with a view of mountains and a picnic table.

A living room with two sofas, a TV, and a large window offering a mountain view.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a wooden table, and a chair.

3. Rainforest Motel

14.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

"Lovely stay in the Rainforest motel. Andy is a great host who made us feel very welcome. We sadly, were only there for one night, as we were passing through on our way to Queenstown, however if we are lucky enough to return to NZ we would definitely stay here for a few nights. The property is comfortable, clean and the unit we had was updated and had a great new bathroom / wet room. The whole motel complex has such a relaxed feel about it and we have no doubt recommending it as a great place to...

Ellen

SAR 205

SAR 236 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

A sign for Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Parks with a view of mountains and clouds.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a rolled towel on the bed.

4. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

graeme

SAR 98

SAR 118 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a reception sign, and a view of mountains in the background.

A building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a wooden deck, and various plants.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

5. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Cindy

SAR 260

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A wooden bench outside a building with a view of a road and mountains.

A building with a sloped roof, white walls, and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with a remote control, and a TV mounted on the wall.

6. Alpine Glacier Motel

8.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neal

SAR 227

SAR 265 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a red-tiled roof and a sign indicating it is Bella Vista Hotel.

A modern building with a parking lot, outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a chair and a table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

7. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

SAR 197

SAR 230 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.

A building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a grassy area.

A grassy area with a white fence and chain-link barrier, a building with a sloped roof, and a mountainous backdrop.

A room with a large window offering a mountain view, a blue sofa, a small table, and a red ottoman.

8. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

16 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Raine

SAR 192

SAR 220 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.

A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

9. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

SAR 534

SAR 622 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.

A restaurant named 'Mansoon' with outdoor seating and a sign indicating a 2 for 1 gourmet pizza offer.

10. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

SAR 273

SAR 316 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

A building with a flat roof and a small window, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain in the background.

11. Punga Grove

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

David

SAR 358

SAR 416 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

12. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

SAR 680

SAR 782 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A room with a glass table reflecting the view of mountains and greenery outside.

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancy, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and greenery.

13. Sunset Motel

14.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Timothy

SAR 213

SAR 245 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A view from inside a building, looking out to a street with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a TV, and a view of mountains and trees.

14. The Terrace

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neil

SAR 419

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a forested area.

A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

A wooden cabin with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

A wooden cabin with a large window overlooking a lush garden with various potted plants and a small house.

15. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison Walter

SAR 273

SAR 314 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A night sky with stars and the Milky Way over a modern building with large windows and a wooden deck.

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with a stove and sink is visible in the background.

A night sky with the Milky Way over a residential area with houses and palm trees.

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

11.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Faye

SAR 255

SAR 297 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A couple seated on a balcony overlooking snow-capped mountains.

A view of a mountainous landscape through a window, with a silhouette of a person in the foreground.

A parking area with several cars, including a white sedan and a white SUV with red and yellow markings, in front of a building with a sloped roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a shower area.

17. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Renae

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and rocks.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a red chair, a glass table, and a wooden wardrobe.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stainless steel refrigerator.

18. The Westhaven Motel

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Jennifer

SAR 179

SAR 208 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with greenery and a view of a snow-capped peak.

A window with a view of a mountain range and a palm tree.

A row of two-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and flowering plants.

19. 10 Cottages

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Melissa

SAR 423

SAR 494 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, a bar counter with stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

20. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelly

SAR 404

SAR 471 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 342 reviews	View
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels	8.4 Very good 415 reviews	View
Lake Matheson Motel	8.8 Excellent 452 reviews	View

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious clean room and bathroom. Very welcoming and helpful staff. Continental breakfast was much appreciated as was the automated coffee machine and wide tea selection. Great to have two luggage frames and heated towel rail which could fit two towels! Extra toiletry items were appreciated. Off road parking outside unit. Short drive to town centre."

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was nice with many dining options within walking distance. The rooms provided good heating and was a comfortable stay."

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"The room is large, clean. There are many shops nearby."

The Terrace

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly enough however when we went to ask some more information questions the office was closed, even though their office hours indicated they would be open! Room comfortable, warm & quiet. Handy to walk anywhere in town. A nice stay"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay in the deluxe accommodation. Comfy beds and the hot tub was very relaxing. Note that the tvs aren’t smart tvs so you’re limited to local tv. We ate at monsoon both nights and the food was excellent"

Punga Grove

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff were very helpful and friendly, great place to stay thank you"

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpfull staff, made us feel welcome and at home"

Haka House Franz Josef

8/10 Good

"Clean, simple and warm with everything you need. We stayed in a double room which had an ensuite, small fridge and jug. The mattress was quite hard though."

Other attractions near Franz Josef Glacier

Fox Glacier

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fox Glacier during your travels in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Roberts Point

9.0/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Roberts Point during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Sentinel Rock

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Find out about the history of Westland Tai Poutini National Park when you take a trip to Sentinel Rock. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Alex Knob

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Alex Knob during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Waiho Bailey Bridge

After visiting Waiho Bailey Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Take in the museums and glaciers in the area.

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St James Anglican Church

8.4/10 (39 reviews)

St James Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Franz Josef Glacier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Our Lady of the Alps

8.6/10 (37 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 stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Westcoast Wildlife Centre

8.6/10 (150 reviews)

You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Franz Josef Glacier?

Franz Josef Glacier is located in a welcoming area of Westland Tai Poutini National Park known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

Where is the best place to stay close to Franz Josef Glacier?

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. You'll find it 5.6 mi (9 km) from Franz Josef Glacier. Other good choices around the area include Rainforest Retreat and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Franz Josef Glacier, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Franz Josef Glacier.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Franz Josef Glacier?

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Our top choices for Franz Josef Glacier hotels

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. 58 On Cron Motel

3. Rainforest Motel

4. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

5. Lake Matheson Motel

6. Alpine Glacier Motel

7. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

8. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

9. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10. Rainforest Retreat

11. Punga Grove

12. Rainforest Deluxe

13. Sunset Motel

14. The Terrace

15. Fox Glacier Lodge

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

17. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

18. The Westhaven Motel

19. 10 Cottages

20. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Franz Josef Oasis

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

The Terrace

Rainforest Deluxe

Punga Grove

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef

Other attractions near Franz Josef Glacier

Fox Glacier

Roberts Point

Sentinel Rock

Alex Knob

Waiho Bailey Bridge

St James Anglican Church

Our Lady of the Alps

Westcoast Wildlife Centre

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