4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
This is a rainforest, so expect to get wet on hikes.
Franz Josef Glacier
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Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland
The price is SAR 689 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 689
SAR 793 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (178 reviews)
"Beautiful and quiet property. Staf"
Reviewed on 14 May 2025
58 On Cron Motel
58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is SAR 279 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
SAR 279
SAR 323 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
"Very clean, centrally located, walking distance to restaurants and local attractions."
Reviewed on 29 May 2025
Rainforest Deluxe
46 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
The price is SAR 717 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
SAR 717
SAR 832 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Amazing property. we loved it"
Reviewed on 8 May 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Punga Grove
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (231 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay."
Reviewed on 3 June 2025
Glenfern Villas
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous setting with a view of the glacier. Villa was comfortable (except for the lack of bedside lamps) with a nice kitchen and good beds. Loved that they had free DVDs available (which we took advantage of thanks to a very rainy afternoon and evening) and laundry facilities. The town ..."
Reviewed on 6 May 2025
Te Awa Cottages
2871 Franz Josef Hwy, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Excellent pace to stay in Frank Joseph. Modern and clean, great amenities. A home away from home. Great long veranda to take in the awesome view of the mountains. Stargazing was spectacular."
Reviewed on 12 May 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Popular places to visit
Glacier Hot Pools
4.5/5(25 reviews)
You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Westcoast Wildlife Centre
4.5/5(13 reviews)
You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.
Waiho Hot Tubs
You can take time to visit Waiho Hot Tubs during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Discover the stunning glacier views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier
4.5
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Unfortunately we hit very poor weather conditions so we did not get to see the area as we had hoped.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Peter's Pool was gorgeous. Go when it's dark and see the glow worms.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Areas like this are why I am glad we drove up the West side of the island.
2/5 - Disappointing
Anonymous
Big tourist trap!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We have seen many glaciers so did not go to this one. We were just passing through.
- Glacier Hot Pools
- Westcoast Wildlife Centre
- Our Lady of the Alps
- Waiho Hot Tubs
- St James Anglican Church
- Mount Cook National Park
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Hooker Valley Track
- Tasman Glacier
- Lake Matheson
- Fox Glacier
- Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
- Roberts Point
- Gillespies Beach
- Alex Knob
- Hooker Glacier
- Sentinel Rock
- Big Sky
- Te Wahipounamu
- Air Safaris
- Murchison Glacier
- Peak Viewpoint
- Godley Glacier
- Lake Mapourika
- Lake Gault
- Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Mount Tasman