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

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A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

A paved road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

1. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Allison

SAR 359

SAR 418 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.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator. There is a dining area with two chairs and a table.

2. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

SAR 230

SAR 266 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

3. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

SAR 161

SAR 186 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a large sliding glass door leading to a parking area.

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

4. Rainforest Motel

14.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Siew

SAR 175

SAR 201 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, a green sofa, and a painting on the wall.

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

5. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Sharon

SAR 339

SAR 395 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

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

6. Alpine Glacier Motel

8.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neal

SAR 235

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

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

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 horse near a tree and a fence in a rural setting.

7. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

graeme

SAR 101

SAR 119 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

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

8. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

16 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Raine

SAR 210

SAR 241 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

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

9. Franz Alpine Retreat

11.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Faye

SAR 230

SAR 270 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

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.

10. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

SAR 539

SAR 626 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A building with stone walls and large windows, a paved pathway, and outdoor seating.

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

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

11. The Westhaven Motel

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison

SAR 196

SAR 228 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

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

12. Punga Grove

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

David

SAR 361

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 hotel with a central building and two wings, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

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

13. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kerry

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

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

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

A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking snow-capped mountains and a clear sky.

14. Sunset Motel

14.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Timothy

SAR 227

SAR 261 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

SAR 301

SAR 347 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

16. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

SAR 726

SAR 835 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, a chair, and a view of greenery through a window.

A modern building with a long corridor and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.

17. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

peter

SAR 742

SAR 1,232 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A wooden house with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.

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.

18. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison Walter

SAR 305

SAR 351 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A grassy outdoor area with a large rock, a red fence, and a variety of plants and flowers.

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

19. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Joe

SAR 430

SAR 500 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

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.

20. The Terrace

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neil

SAR 442

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 701 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 341 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View

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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. Franz Josef Oasis

2. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

3. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

4. Rainforest Motel

5. 58 On Cron Motel

6. Alpine Glacier Motel

7. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

8. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

9. Franz Alpine Retreat

10. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

11. The Westhaven Motel

12. Punga Grove

13. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

14. Sunset Motel

15. Rainforest Retreat

16. Rainforest Deluxe

17. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

18. Fox Glacier Lodge

19. Lake Matheson Motel

20. The Terrace

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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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