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 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 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 357

SAR 416 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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.

2. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

SAR 226

SAR 263 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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.

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

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

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

4. Rainforest Motel

14.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Siew

SAR 164

SAR 188 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 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 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 horse near a tree and a fence in a rural setting.

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

6. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

graeme

SAR 101

SAR 119 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a palm tree.

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

7. Alpine Glacier Motel

8.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neal

SAR 235

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

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 201

SAR 231 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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 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.

9. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

SAR 539

SAR 626 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 building with a flat roof and a small window, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain in the background.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

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

10. Punga Grove

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

David

SAR 361

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

11. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

SAR 281

SAR 327 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

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.

12. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kerry

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.

13. The Westhaven Motel

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Jennifer

SAR 199

SAR 231 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 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 night sky with stars and the Milky Way over a modern building with large windows and a wooden deck.

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.

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 229

SAR 269 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

16. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

SAR 669

SAR 769 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 building entrance with wooden paneling, a glass door, and a view of a lush garden.

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

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

18. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison Walter

SAR 304

SAR 349 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 hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a TV, and a view of mountains and trees.

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.

19. The Terrace

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neil

SAR 439

SAR 511 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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.

20. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Joe

SAR 430

SAR 500 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

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"

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"great location and nice spacious accommodation"

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"

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Staff super friendly and up to date with road closures."

Franz Alpine Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean and had everything. TV a bit dated but, no one is here to watch TV. Except us on a tuff day."

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"

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. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

7. Alpine Glacier Motel

8. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

9. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10. Punga Grove

11. Rainforest Retreat

12. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

13. The Westhaven Motel

14. Sunset Motel

15. Franz Alpine Retreat

16. Rainforest Deluxe

17. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

18. Fox Glacier Lodge

19. The Terrace

20. Lake Matheson Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

The Terrace

Rainforest Retreat

Rainforest Deluxe

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Oasis

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Alpine Retreat

Punga Grove

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

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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