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

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

NT$1,407

NT$1,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

2. Alpine Glacier Motel

8.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Neal

NT$2,111

NT$2,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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 kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

3. 58 On Cron Motel

9.2 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Sharon

NT$3,167

NT$3,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

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.

4. Punga Grove

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

David

NT$3,308

NT$3,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, and mountains in the background.

A paved road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

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.

5. Franz Josef Oasis

12.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Rie

NT$3,322

NT$3,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

6. Rainforest Motel

14.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Siew

NT$2,044

NT$2,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

7. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9.3 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Chandan

NT$3,440

NT$3,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

8. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

16 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Raine

NT$1,830

NT$2,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

9. Rainforest Deluxe

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

NT$6,028

NT$6,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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.

10. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

9.1 km from Franz Josef Glacier

peter

NT$4,754

NT$6,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

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.

11. Rainforest Retreat

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Tracy

NT$2,131

NT$2,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

12. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Scott

NT$1,845

NT$2,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A view from inside a building, looking out to a street with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.

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

A table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

13. The Terrace

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Sandra

NT$3,448

NT$3,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and flowering plants.

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.

14. 10 Cottages

8.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Melissa

NT$3,308

NT$3,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 cabin with a large window overlooking a lush garden with various potted plants and a small house.

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

15. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Maria

NT$2,705

NT$3,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A night sky with the Milky Way over a residential area with houses and palm trees.

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

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.

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

11.7 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Faye

NT$2,252

NT$2,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious living area with multiple sofas and a wooden coffee table, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a wooden coffee table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a stack of firewood.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outdoors.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of snow-capped mountains.

17. Westwood Lodge

10.4 km from Franz Josef Glacier

mabel

NT$8,416

NT$9,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern living room with two black leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A lodge with a red roof and a covered patio area, surrounded by a parking lot and picnic tables, with snow-capped mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, large windows, and a view of a building outside.

A picnic table in a park with a mountain backdrop.

18. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

10.4 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Darren

NT$1,859

NT$2,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, a bar counter with stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

19. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

9 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Mike

NT$3,828

NT$4,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

20. Haka House Franz Josef

8.6 km from Franz Josef Glacier

Laurie

NT$1,486

NT$1,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.0 Wonderful 174 reviews	View
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 804 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Punga Grove	9.4 Exceptional 285 reviews	View
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 700 reviews	View

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and receptionist was very helpful- packed a breakfast for us the night before since we had to leave early in the morning. Would highly recommend!"

Alpine Glacier Motel

8/10 Good

"The rooms are tidy and comfortable. Although the walls are quite thin so if you're a light sleeper bring some earplugs. It's really central, easy access to everything. The staff are lovely and very helpful. Overall a great, affordable option in FJ."

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel"

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."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, clean room, clean and spacious kitchen.And FREE COFFEE + MUFFINS + SOUP. There was hardly anyone when we stayed here coz probably it was winter plus it was raining the whole week so we had the whole lounge and kitchen to our selves. They also have lots of games for everyone so you won’t feel bored"

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. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. Alpine Glacier Motel

3. 58 On Cron Motel

4. Punga Grove

5. Franz Josef Oasis

6. Rainforest Motel

7. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

8. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

9. Rainforest Deluxe

10. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

11. Rainforest Retreat

12. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13. The Terrace

14. 10 Cottages

15. Fox Glacier Lodge

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

17. Westwood Lodge

18. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

19. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

20. Haka House Franz Josef

Compare popular hotels close to Franz Josef Glacier

Top Franz Josef Glacier Hotel Reviews

Franz Josef Oasis

Alpine Glacier Motel

Rainforest Deluxe

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Alpine Retreat

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

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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