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Surrounded by beautiful native trees and bush land, Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef offers guests free Wi-Fi. Opened in December 2013, the property offers heated rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is a 1-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

This is an amazing property. One of the highlights of our trip as far as accommodation is concerned. We were to stay here for Christmas Eve and the hosts (Pam and Peter) made sure to advise us well in time to prepare for our stay in Franz Josef as being holiday most shops around would be closed. It's a fantastic, well maintained and extremely clean property

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9.4
Superb
883 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Featuring views of the surrounding mountains, Alpine Glacier Motel offers spacious units with smart tv, modern bathrooms, and heating.

Franz Josef Alpine Glacier Motel is a 10-minute drive from Franz Josef Glacier and a 5-minute walk from Franz Josef town centre. Lake Mapourika is a 5-minute drive away.

The motel is complete with all amenities needed. The room is warm and cosy.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,323 reviews
Price from
£58
per night

Boasting mountain and garden views, Kahere Retreat is a luxury chalet located at 5 km north from Franz Josef. Franz Josef Glacier is 13km away. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.

Featuring timber throughout, the heated accommodation has a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There is a bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Outside, guests can enjoy bush and creek access, as well as a garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. There is a handcrafted wooden staircase which goes to the two upstairs bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room are downstairs.

design and location of the cabin was perfect

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8.6
Fabulous
345 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Set amongst native bushland, Punga Grove offers stylish accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village. All apartments include an outdoor deck, conservatory windows, fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi and satellite TV with 50 channels.

Continental breakfast can be delivered to the rooms each morning. Free parking is included and all rooms are serviced daily.

We stayed in one of the bigger rooms (executive suite) in the back of the complex (the room had a name as opposed to the units with numbers) and it was luxurious! The view of the rainforest right off our porch, high vaulted ceilings in the room, heated mattress topper, fireplace which heated the whole room very fast, and massive bathroom with tub. I could go on about this stay as it was one of my favourites on our road trip. I do wish we stayed longer here has the accommodation was so comfortable. Very clean and quiet.

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8.7
Fabulous
617 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

Backing onto peaceful greenery, 10 Cottages offers self-contained cottages with a balcony, just 2 minutes' walk from the center of Franz Josef Glacier and a 3-minute walk from the Glacier Hot Pools. Free off-street parking and free unlimited WiFi are included.

The cottage was very clean and extremely comfortable. The location was excellent as you can easily walk to restaurants, shops and the Callery Gorge, Tatare Tunnel and Terrace walks. Parking is outside your cottage and the staff were lovely and very helpful.

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8.6
Fabulous
629 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

Glenfern Villas offers spacious luxury apartments with satellite TV and free WiFi access. Each has a large deck with seating area and rural or alpine views.

Each of the apartments at Glenfern Villas features a fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area. Heating and air conditioning is included.

Clean, quiet and spacious room.

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8.6
Fabulous
270 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Franz Alpine Retreat is located in the heart of the Southern Alps, a 5-minute drive from Franz Josef Town. The peaceful retreat offers free parking.

Franz Alpine Retreat offers a range of accommodation from Chalets to Studios. The chalets are modern with full kitchen facilities. A flat-screen TV, sofa seating area and tea/coffee making facilities are provided.

Nice and cosy appartment, with everything you need inside.

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8.4
Very good
928 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Bella Vista Motel offers modern rooms in the heart of the peaceful Franz Josef Glacier Village. There are barbecue facilities for outdoor dining, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi.

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef is a 3-minute walk from the Glacier Hot Pools and the West Coast Wildlife Centre. Franz Josef Airport is a 5-minute walk away.

good location-walking distance to heli tours and major restaurants

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8.3
Very good
923 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

58 On Cron is located in the foothills of the Southern Alps. We are just 5 minutes from village centre and the Franz Josef Glacier is a 10-minute drive away. The motel offers self-catering accommodation with free on-site parking. Guests enjoy satellite TV -- including Sky Sports -- in all the rooms and free Wi-Fi access during their stay.

Very comfortable, very quiet, good parking. Well laid out room with everything you could need

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8.9
Fabulous
569 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

Glacier View Motel offers self-catering accommodation with rainforest, glacier and mountain views. Each room includes a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.

Situated 2 km from Franz Josef village centre, Motel Glacier View is located in the World Heritage-listed South Westland National Park. The tour desk can arrange visits to the Franz Josef Glacier.

Beautiful locations. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Owners were very helpful and friendly. They have two ponies that are so adorable.

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6.6
Review score
601 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £57.60
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,323 reviews
    The motel is complete with all amenities needed. The room is warm and cosy.
    Asma'
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £87.32
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 568 reviews
    Stayed 2 nights, excellent location close to everything in Franz Josef. Host very welcoming and pleasant, suggested restaurants etc. Very clean and good standard for a motel.
    Troy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £71.29
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,640 reviews
    The coffee machine in the motel room was nice.
    Henriette
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £87.32
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 568 reviews
    It was a motel. Clean and neat and the room was quite spacious. And everything worked. The location was quite central. Price was average.
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £44.16
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 602 reviews
    Older motel with great view of glacier.
    Darryl
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £57.60
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,323 reviews
    Great motel ! Room was big & spacious, everything was very clean, received fresh milk when checking in for tea & coffee. Location right in the center of Franz Josef so walkable to everything.
    Susan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £44.16
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 602 reviews
    Motel was better than expected. Great views and it was a bonus being able to park the car under cover. No problems with tv or wi-fi!
    Andrea
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £57.60
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,323 reviews
    A lovely light filled studio room, with a single bed as well as a queen. Functional kitchenette with plug-in twin hot plates and well appointed for a comfortable over-night stay. Large wet-area shower in a big bathroom and a really nice range of toiletries available. The motel is centrally located in the town with an easy walk to eateries, bars and other tourist attractions or head-offices, to meet at before beginning your outdoor adventures of choice. Happy to recommend and return to on another occasion
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £67.21
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 923 reviews
    Great location (recommend the Alice May restaurant nearby), free parking, comfortable room, lots of useful info about local attractions when we checked in which was great
    Laura
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 217 reviews
    The view was gorgeous. The room a great size and loved the fire if it was a chilly evening. The young girl running the motel was so lovely. She was friendly, chatty and ran the motel so well. Breakfast always set out so well too. Thank you to her! The motel has a shuttle service which was excellent as you are a little way out of town.
    Anna
    Young couple
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