Franz Josef Glacier

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Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Beautiful summer day at Franz Josef glacier
Panoramic view of the alluvial bed of the Waiho River flowing from the Franz Josef Glacier and snow capped mountains in New Zealand
Narrow path of the Roberts Point Track, Franz Josef Glacier National Park
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4 out of 5
36 Main Road, State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier
The price is NT$6,061 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
NT$6,061
NT$6,970 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (660 reviews)
Very comfortable. Staff is very helpful.

Reviewed on 2026/2/15

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Alpine Retreat

Franz Alpine Retreat

4 out of 5
2 Donovan Drive, Sh 6 Franz Josef Glacier
The price is NT$5,391 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
NT$5,391
NT$6,200 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho Hot Tubs ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (490 reviews)
We were running late for checking. Left a message and instructions were waiting in the after hours box. No problem.

Reviewed on 2026/3/2

Franz Alpine Retreat
Franz Josef Oasis

Franz Josef Oasis

4 out of 5
Franz Josef Highway Franz Josef Glacier
The price is NT$7,322 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
NT$7,322
NT$8,420 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (673 reviews)
Staff super friendly and welcoming. Room very neat and tidy. A very enjoyable stay.

Reviewed on 2026/2/27

Franz Josef Oasis
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

Punga Grove

3 out of 5
Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (270 reviews)
Excellent friendly staff the view of the amazing forest from our room was amazing.

Reviewed on 2026/2/26

Punga Grove
Glenfern Villas

Glenfern Villas

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (375 reviews)
Great visit to a very well equipped unit….everything we needed!

Reviewed on 2026/2/2

Glenfern Villas
Te Awa Cottages

Te Awa Cottages

3 out of 5
2871 Franz Josef Hwy Franz Josef Glacier West Coast
Stay at this cottage in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho Hot Tubs ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Clean, modern,spacious cottage just outside the town of Franz Joseph. Beautiful views of the mountains and glacier from the deck.

Reviewed on 2026/3/2

Te Awa Cottages
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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Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
32
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

This is a rainforest, so expect to get wet on hikes.

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.

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