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 paved road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain 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 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.

1. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Allison

SAR 357

SAR 415 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

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

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

3. Alpine Glacier Motel

8.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neal

SAR 234

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 101

SAR 119 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

5. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Sharon

SAR 352

SAR 409 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

6. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

16 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Raine

SAR 191

SAR 220 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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 218

SAR 250 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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.

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

8. 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 143

SAR 164 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 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.

9. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Joe

SAR 205

SAR 235 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. The Westhaven Motel

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Jennifer

SAR 182

SAR 211 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A modern building entrance with wooden paneling, a glass door, and a view of a lush garden.

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.

11. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

peter

SAR 738

SAR 1,225 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking snow-capped mountains and a clear sky.

12. Sunset Motel

14.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Timothy

SAR 206

SAR 237 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

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.

13. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

SAR 278

SAR 321 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

14. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

SAR 678

SAR 780 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.

15. Franz Alpine Retreat

11.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Faye

SAR 240

SAR 279 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 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.

16. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

SAR 538

SAR 626 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

17. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison Walter

SAR 291

SAR 334 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

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

18. The Terrace

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neil

SAR 447

SAR 519 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 window with a view of a mountain range and a palm tree.

A dining area with a glass table and chairs, a sofa with a green pillow, and a view of a wooden fence through large windows.

19. 10 Cottages

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Melissa

SAR 437

SAR 508 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outdoors.

A spacious wooden cabin with a large dining area, kitchen, and seating area.

20. Westwood Lodge

10.4 km from Franz Josef Glacier

mabel

SAR 984

SAR 1,131 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 805 reviews	View
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels	8.4 Very good 413 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

8/10 Good

"The staff at reception was incredibly helpful and a great tour guide with useful information about Franz Joseph and surroundings"

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 Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"This place is stunning. The treehouse 2 BR cabin is amazing, with beautiful furnishings and everything you need. The hot tub on a cold spring night was a treat. Beautiful trees & foliage surround each cabin, so you feel like you're in a private, secluded spot."

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 Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely wonderful hotel. Rooms are large and clean. Bathroom has a large whirlpool tub and shower. Has a separate heater. Toiletries are provided. Main bedroom is huge. Has a sitting area with a table. Has a large gas fireplace. A very good breakfast is provided. Room are a fridge and a coffee/ tea making area, Conveniently located close to town and glacier. Staff are friendly, polite and helpful. Highest recommendation"

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"

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. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

3. Alpine Glacier Motel

4. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

5. 58 On Cron Motel

6. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

7. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

8. Rainforest Motel

9. Lake Matheson Motel

10. The Westhaven Motel

11. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

12. Sunset Motel

13. Rainforest Retreat

14. Rainforest Deluxe

15. Franz Alpine Retreat

16. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

17. Fox Glacier Lodge

18. The Terrace

19. 10 Cottages

20. Westwood Lodge

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Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

The Terrace

Rainforest Retreat

Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Oasis

Punga Grove

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel 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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