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

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

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

SAR 156

SAR 179 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

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

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

2. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

graeme

SAR 101

SAR 119 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

SAR 196

SAR 228 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 building with a red roof and stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, a green sofa, and a painting on the wall.

4. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Sharon

SAR 336

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a wooden deck, and various plants.

5. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Cindy

SAR 258

SAR 297 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A row of modern, single-story buildings with large windows, situated near a body of water with a reflection, surrounded by lush greenery 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.

6. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Allison

SAR 360

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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

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

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

7. 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 201

SAR 231 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.

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.

8. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

SAR 531

SAR 619 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

9. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

SAR 660

SAR 759 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 room with a large window offering a view of mountains and greenery.

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

10. Sunset Motel

14.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Hamish

SAR 209

SAR 240 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 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

Jennifer

SAR 177

SAR 206 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 352

SAR 409 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 cozy log cabin room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

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

13. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

SAR 270

SAR 312 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

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.

14. The Terrace

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neil

SAR 417

SAR 487 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 large window overlooking a lush garden with various potted plants and a small house.

A wooden dining table with a woven placemat, two chairs, a basket of bread, a teapot, a cup, and a glass of water.

15. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison Walter

SAR 241

SAR 277 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

A hotel with a central building and two wings, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

16. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Renae

A modern cabin-style hotel with a large deck and a mountain backdrop.

A compact hotel room with a red sofa, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view through the door.

A mountain lodge with a signboard indicating 'Glenfern Villas' and 'Inspection Welcome'.

A red sofa with a blue pillow in a room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

17. Glenfern Villas

11.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Don

SAR 526

SAR 610 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 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.

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

18. 10 Cottages

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

SAR 398

SAR 468 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious living area with multiple sofas and a wooden coffee table, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a wooden coffee table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a stack of firewood.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outdoors.

19. Westwood Lodge

10.4 km from Franz Josef Glacier

mabel

SAR 982

SAR 1,129 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a wooden entrance canopy.

20. Haka House Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Laurie

SAR 201

SAR 235 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels	8.4 Very good 415 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 419 reviews	View
Lake Matheson Motel	8.8 Excellent 452 reviews	View

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Punga Grove

8/10 Good

"Went well and in a convenient location"

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"

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. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4. 58 On Cron Motel

5. Lake Matheson Motel

6. Franz Josef Oasis

7. Rainforest Motel

8. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9. Rainforest Deluxe

10. Sunset Motel

11. The Westhaven Motel

12. Punga Grove

13. Rainforest Retreat

14. The Terrace

15. Fox Glacier Lodge

16. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

17. Glenfern Villas

18. 10 Cottages

19. Westwood Lodge

20. Haka House Franz Josef

Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Punga Grove

Franz Josef Oasis

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

The Terrace

Rainforest Deluxe

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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