The Best Hotels Closest to Franz Josef Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park for 2026

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

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a palm tree.

1. Alpine Glacier Motel

8.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neal

₩92,403

₩106,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern kitchen with a large TV, a coffee machine, and a plant.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a dining area.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a red building.

2. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

₩59,715

₩68,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, 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 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.

3. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Allison

₩140,927

₩162,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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.

4. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Sharon

₩134,359

₩154,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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

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

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

₩63,312

₩72,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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 window offering a mountain view, a blue sofa, a small table, and a red ottoman.

6. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

16 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Raine

₩75,784

₩87,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

7. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

₩88,413

₩101,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

8. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

14.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

graeme

₩29,329

₩34,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 room with a large window offering a view of mountains and greenery.

9. Sunset Motel

14.8 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Timothy

₩76,740

₩88,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

10. The Westhaven Motel

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison

₩77,778

₩89,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

11. Punga Grove

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

David

₩140,331

₩161,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

12. Franz Alpine Retreat

11.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Faye

₩95,727

₩110,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.

13. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

jignesh

₩212,278

₩244,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

14. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

₩263,549

₩303,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

15. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

₩109,607

₩126,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

16. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Alison Walter

₩110,351

₩126,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A view of a mountainous landscape through a window, with a silhouette of a person in the foreground.

17. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kerry

₩111,668

₩128,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.

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.

18. Haka House Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Laurie

₩66,085

₩75,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A grassy outdoor area with a large rock, a red fence, and a variety of plants and flowers.

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

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

19. Lake Matheson Motel

14.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Joe

₩169,891

₩195,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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.

20. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

peter

₩287,958

₩464,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 804 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 701 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 341 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."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The kitchenette was well equipped and room was spacious for 2. Room was well maintained and clean. Staff was helpful and informative. Toilet has a warmer which is good for cold winter days."

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. Alpine Glacier Motel

2. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

3. Franz Josef Oasis

4. 58 On Cron Motel

5. Rainforest Motel

6. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

7. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

8. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

9. Sunset Motel

10. The Westhaven Motel

11. Punga Grove

12. Franz Alpine Retreat

13. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

14. Rainforest Deluxe

15. Rainforest Retreat

16. Fox Glacier Lodge

17. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

18. Haka House Franz Josef

19. Lake Matheson Motel

20. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

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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

58 On Cron Motel

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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