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Popular hotels in Franz Josef Glacier

Discover well-known properties in Franz Josef Glacier that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 54 hotels in Franz Josef Glacier and price data was last updated on 10 December 2024. The average price for a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier is C$ 165/night.
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3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Te Waonui Forest Retreat is the ideal place for you to reconnect with nature and the dramatic surroundings, offering an unparalleled example of sustainable accommodation. Our four wings join together to enclose an area of dense native rainforest, ensuring a sense of privacy. Our specially personalised reception area and array of in-room features and facilities give you choice, and a feeling of total relaxation, while the exquisite Canopy Restaurant serves multi-course degustation dinner.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
307 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
C$ 584
2900 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Located in Franz Josef, home of the famous Franz Josef Glacier, this B&B offers free Wi-Fi and free breakfast, 4 minutes’ drive from the Franz Josef Glacier town centre. All accommodation offers mountain or garden views, a flat-screen TV and a heated towel rail. Holly Homestead guests enjoy a shared lounge with comfortable sofas and a breakfast room offering stunning views of the snow-capped mountains. The tour desk books scenic flights and glacier hikes. All accommodation is heated and offers an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some accommodation offers a bathtub. Holly Homestead Franz Josef is 30 minutes’ drive from both Fox Glacier and Okarito and 30 km from Whataroa. Dining options are available 1.5 km away in Franz Josef’s town centre.
Free Wi-Fi
10.0
Excellent
118 reviews
Location
1.8 km from city centre
C$ 257
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a billiards table. Other amenities include designer toiletries, premium bedding, a pillowtop bed, and down comforters.
8.6
Excellent
169 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
C$ 445

Tips for booking hotels in Franz Josef Glacier

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Franz Josef Glacier. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 10 December 2024.
Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Franz Josef Glacier:C$ 165/night
Cheapest price found:C$ 35/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Sunday
C$ 78 - C$ 315
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
C$ 117 - C$ 288
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Franz Josef Glacier that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Franz Josef Glacier can be found for as low as C$ 31 per night. There is currently one property in Franz Josef Glacier that can be booked for this price. Glow Worm Accommodation is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Franz Josef Glacier. Price data was last updated on 10 December 2024
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Franz Josef Glacier. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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27 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
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Spa
C$ 31
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8 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
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C$ 35
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2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
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C$ 35
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46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
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C$ 40
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9 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 92
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Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
1.7 km from city centre
C$ 109
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17 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 116
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34 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
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C$ 159
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2832 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
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C$ 163
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15 Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 179
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Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
C$ 181
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36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 185
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76 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 193
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58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 198
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40 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 200
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Franz Josef Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 245
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Franz Josef Glacier

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Franz Josef Glacier to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Franz Josef Glacier at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 10 December 2024.
Some of the best options for booking a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier categorized by hotel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
76 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
C$ 193
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
C$ 185
15 Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
C$ 179
Franz Josef Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
C$ 245
2900 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
C$ 257
3 stars
17 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
C$ 116
58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
C$ 198
40 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
C$ 200
8 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
C$ 35
2 stars and under
9 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
C$ 92
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
C$ 35

Other accommodations in Franz Josef Glacier

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Franz Josef Glacier. There are 54 hotels in Franz Josef Glacier and price data was last updated on 10 December 2024. The average price for a stay in Franz Josef Glacier is C$ 165/night.
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3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 584
Avg. per night
9 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
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C$ 92
Avg. per night
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 35
Avg. per night
8 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 35
Avg. per night
76 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 193
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Franz Josef Glacier

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About Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef is positioned within the Westland Tai Poutini National Park and is world-famous for being the gateway to the iconic Franz Josef Glacier. The Waiho River courses past Franz Josef, where you’ll find breweries, restaurants, hot spas and unique outdoor adventures.

Things to do in Franz Josef Glacier

You can’t visit Franz Josef without experiencing the 12-kilometre-long temperate maritime glacier called Franz Josef Glacier. You can embark on guided and self-guided walks up and onto the glacier or ride in a helicopter for a bird’s-eye view. If you’re lucky, you might even get to walk through ice tunnel passageways.

For a slightly different view of New Zealand’s scenery, drive about 10 minutes to Lake Mapourika, which formed during the last Ice Age. It features an unusually dark water colour produced by fresh rainwater, which runs into the lake through the surrounding forests. You can also embark on a Tatare Tunnels Walk from the town centre, which takes you through dense forest and early-20th-century bedrock mining tunnels.

Get up close with unique New Zealand wildlife at the West Coast Wildlife Centre, home to kiwi birds and tuatara lizards. You can take a self-guided walk through the natural bush enclosures or organise a backstage pass to see the hatching and incubation programs.

Don’t forget to spend some time hanging out around Franz Joseph’s lively town centre. It’s filled with alluring restaurants, such as the rustic Alice May and The Landing, renowned for its cocktails. If you need a cold one, head to SnakeBite Brewery to try locally-crafted beer. Purchase unique souvenirs from Te Koha Gallery and grab a coffee and snack at Blue Ice Cafe.

Getting around Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef is accessible by car, or you can take a bus from Christchurch, Wanaka and Greymouth. You can walk around the centre of town, but will need a car or a tour to explore further afield.

Facts about staying in Franz Josef Glacier

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Franz Josef Glacier to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 10 December 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Franz Josef Glacier?

    Te Waonui Forest Retreat (8.7/10 from 307 reviews), Haka House Franz Josef (8.4/10 from 1,011 reviews), and Rainforest Retreat (8.7/10 from 2,766 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Franz Josef Glacier.

  • What is a good hotel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

    Rainforest Retreat is a popular hotel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.7 across 2,766 reviews.

  • How much do hotels in Franz Josef Glacier cost?

    C$ 200/night is the average price of a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier, based on HotelsCombined searches over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Franz Josef Glacier?

    HotelsCombined searches in the last 3 days suggest cheap Franz Josef Glacier hotels have prices starting from as low as C$ 94/night, depending on the popularity of your requested dates.

  • How much is a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier tonight?

    Over the last 3 days, the starting price of a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier tonight has been as low as C$ 130 and the average price has been as much as C$ 179.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier?

    The cheapest month to book a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier is February (C$ 128). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Franz Josef Glacier is March (C$ 209).

  • What is the cheapest day to book a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier?

    The cheapest day to stay in Franz Josef Glacier is Monday (C$ 117). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is C$ 288.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting West Coast?

    In addition to Franz Josef Glacier, travellers opt to visit Fox Glacier when visiting West Coast.

  • How many hotels are there in Franz Josef Glacier?

    In total, there are 54 hotels to choose from in Franz Josef Glacier, compared to 547 properties in West Coast.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Franz Josef Glacier?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 4 hostels, 2 apartments, and 10 vacation rentals in Franz Josef Glacier.

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