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 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.

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

SAR 158

SAR 182 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 horse near a tree and a fence in a rural setting.

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 109

SAR 128 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, a chair, and a view of greenery through a window.

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

3. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

peter

SAR 608

SAR 800 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

4. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Rex

SAR 377

SAR 436 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 room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a wooden table, and a chair.

5. Rainforest Motel

14.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Siew

SAR 209

SAR 240 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 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 modern building with a parking lot, outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

6. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

SAR 201

SAR 234 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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.

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

7. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Gary

SAR 354

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 room with a large window offering a mountain view, a blue sofa, a small table, and a red ottoman.

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

Margaret

SAR 211

SAR 243 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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.

9. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

SAR 545

SAR 634 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

10. Sunset Motel

14.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Hamish

SAR 232

SAR 267 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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.

11. The Westhaven Motel

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Jennifer

SAR 181

SAR 210 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Cindy

SAR 176

SAR 203 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Robyn

SAR 330

SAR 380 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Alpine Glacier Motel

8.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neal

SAR 344

SAR 398 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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 modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain 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 268

SAR 315 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A black leather sofa with an open book, a lamp, and a blanket.

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

16. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison Walter

SAR 274

SAR 315 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a red and white quilt, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with blinds.

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.

A modern cabin with a large deck, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of mountains in the background.

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

17. Glenfern Villas

11.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Don

SAR 540

SAR 626 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A stone house with a steep gabled roof, a small bell tower, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a stone wall, and a large window.

A cozy room with a stone wall, a cross-shaped window, and a sofa with cushions.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, wooden staircase, and a view of the outdoors.

18. The Church at FOX

13.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Stefanie

SAR 874

SAR 1,010 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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 443

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a wooden entrance canopy.

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.

20. Haka House Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Laurie

SAR 207

SAR 241 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare top hotels near Franz Josef Glacier

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef 8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier View	Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels 14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier View	Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef 9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier View	Franz Josef Oasis 12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier View	Rainforest Motel 14.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier View
9.2 Wonderful 176 reviews	8.4 Very good 415 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 221 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 703 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 342 reviews
SAR 158 SAR 182 total includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct	SAR 109 SAR 128 total includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct	SAR 608 SAR 800 total includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct	SAR 377 SAR 436 total includes taxes & fees 24 Oct - 25 Oct	SAR 209 SAR 240 total includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful property very unique"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast included and amazing staff that were very helpful. Would definitly book this property again. One of the best motels we have stayed in."

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place! The staff, the food and the location were all great!"

Punga Grove

8/10 Good

"When I asked for a quiet room due to sleeping disorder, the staff kindly accommodated my request by upgrading our room. The man was very helpful."

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."

Mid century house in Central Franz location

8/10 Good

"Great location, clean and a nice sized house. Only got very basic information and instructions from owner before our stay. We did some awesome walks. Our favourite was Callery Gorge walk just around the corner from the house."

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"

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. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

3. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

4. Franz Josef Oasis

5. Rainforest Motel

6. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

7. 58 On Cron Motel

8. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

9. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10. Sunset Motel

11. The Westhaven Motel

12. Lake Matheson Motel

13. Rainforest Retreat

14. Alpine Glacier Motel

15. Franz Alpine Retreat

16. Fox Glacier Lodge

17. Glenfern Villas

18. The Church at FOX

19. 10 Cottages

20. Haka House Franz Josef

Compare top hotels near Franz Josef Glacier

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Oasis

Rainforest Motel

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Oasis

Rainforest Retreat

Punga Grove

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Mid century house in Central Franz location

The Terrace

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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