Aparthotel

Glenfern Villas

Property class: 4.5

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Located close to Waiho Hot Tubs and Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Glenfern Villas provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
The current price is €158
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

1 Bedroom Villa (1 King Bed or Twin Bed)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed & 1 Sofa Bed)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A red sofa with a blue pillow in a room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds)

  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A red sofa with a blue pillow in a room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

2 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen & 2/3 Single Beds)

  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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A red sofa with a blue pillow in a room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Glenfern Villas is in a rural area and in the mountains. Our Lady of the Alps and Sentinel Rock are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Alex Knob. Waiho Hot Tubs and St James Anglican Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide
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Map
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps
    4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • St James Anglican Church
    4 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK)
    104 min drive

Restaurants

  • Full Of Beans Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar
    3 min drive
  • SnakeBite Brewery
    3 min drive
  • Alice May
    3 min drive
  • Monsoon Bar
    3 min drive

About this property

Glenfern Villas

  • Luxury aparthotel near Waiho Hot Tubs
  • Located close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Our Lady of the Alps, Glenfern Villas provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and barbecues
    • A front desk safe, outdoor furniture and a nature reserve
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Glenfern Villas feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
  • More amenities include:
    • Children's books, free infant beds and free extra beds
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
    • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and separate sitting areas

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glenfern Villas pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Glenfern Villas?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glenfern Villas on 26 Oct 2026 start from €158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Glenfern Villas?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glenfern Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Glenfern Villas?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Glenfern Villas located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury aparthotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Waiho Hot Tubs, Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Our Lady of the Alps. St James Anglican Church and Sentinel Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Glenfern Villas Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 382 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice space in a beautiful setting. Nicely equipped kitchen and the HVAC worked perfectly - nice to be able to control temperature for sleeping. Appreciated the laundry and DVD’s availability as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Super villa - fabulous view - very charming place - excellent service and staff. would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The villa was spacious and the host was welcoming. View from the living area was great. Good place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The perfect base to explore Franz Josef. Lovely area and beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodation with good facilities in the room. Couple minutes out of town but lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place to stay if you want to visit the Franz Josef glacier. Clean, well equipped and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and well presented. Excellent views of the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very very quiet Clean and neat Views are unbelievable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
What an excellent place to stay - home away from home. Great property; great views; excellent staff - could not be more helpful and a relaxing setting. Highly, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Management staff is very knowledgeable about what to see & do in the area. The accommodations were exceptionally clean & comfortable. 5 star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Disliked: Amenities
Property was in a great location just outside of Franz Josef. Villa was clean and well equipped and staff were friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just outside of the town with great views of the mountains. The farm animals are fun to feed and pet. The staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Clean and comfy

Clean and comfy stay. Close to the glacier.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved this place! Big enough for our family of 5. Kitchen area was super well stocked. They had games and videos to borrow - Yahtzee! Enjoyed the things to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful rooms! Wonderful staff! Our unit though was a little close to the road and wish we were facing mountains instead.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Some areas a bit tired and needing upgrade/maintenance to justify the expensive price tag (but that seems to be franz josef all over) but on the whole it was a comfortable nice place to stay. Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
My only regret was not booking more than one night here. It was a great property with comfortable amenities and so much green space for the kids to run around and play in. They also loved the sheep and cows on the property. The staff was super friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was large and comfortable. There was plenty of space to put your suitcases. The property was clean and everything worked as expected. The only criticism would be that you had to drive into the town. You could walk but that would mean walking on the highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Immaculate 2 bedrooms villa, beautiful mountain view and plenty of space for a family of 4. They offered free DVDs, very clean coin operated laundry room. Plenty of coffee, tea selection and generous milk provided. Highly recommend to stay at 5 stars Glenfern villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Very nice one bedroom villa. Full kitchen with everything you need. Nice staff. Very quiet. Short drive into FJ. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A place to retreat

Amazing. Courteous staff. Comfortable. Serene.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely gorgeous setting with a view of the glacier. Villa was comfortable (except for the lack of bedside lamps) with a nice kitchen and good beds. Loved that they had free DVDs available (which we took advantage of thanks to a very rainy afternoon and evening) and laundry facilities. The town of Franz Joseph Glacier was cute but food options weren't great - I'd suggest cooking in. Glad we had 2 nights here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We were very pleased with Glenfern Villas. The apartment was very clean and comfortable with a great covered parking area. This came in very handy since it was pouring rain. The staff was excellent and provided advice when our route was closed due to flooding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Winderfull

Spotless roomy had everything within villa & also washing facilities & driers near their reception Becky wonderful at reception wonderful area peacefully tranquil it's an amazing area.Air liquid gold all the trees,quiet.Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I wish we had more time in Franz Josef! Our 1 night stay was wonderful. The villa was extremely clean, spacious, and had all the amenities we needed. There was complementary laundry soap provided and we were able to use the coin operated washer and dryer. The owner (I think she was the owner) was very friendly and gave us great tips about the area. It’s a quick 3 minute drive into town where there are restaurants, shops, cafes and a little grocery store. Best of all was the welcome party - her sweet dog!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023