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 €188 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€188
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (660 reviews)
Very comfortable. Staff is very helpful.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Oasis

Franz Josef Oasis

4 out of 5
Franz Josef Highway Franz Josef Glacier
The price is €202 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
€202
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (671 reviews)
Clean spacious room, great views

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Franz Josef Oasis
Franz Alpine Retreat

Franz Alpine Retreat

4 out of 5
2 Donovan Drive, Sh 6 Franz Josef Glacier
The price is €167 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
€167
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho Hot Tubs ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (489 reviews)
A kitchenette without a sink is a first in our travels.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Franz Alpine Retreat
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (268 reviews)
The staff is so friendly and accommodating. We had an early morning helicopter hike that was cancelled and we’d already returned our key. They were so kind and gave us our key back so that we could get back in the room while we waiting to see if the clouds would clear. The room was clean, felt freshly ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Punga Grove
Glenfern Villas

Glenfern Villas

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

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Glenfern Villas
Mid century house in Central Franz location

Mid century house in Central Franz location

Franz Josef / Waiau West Coast
Stay at this holiday home in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
This is a wonderful house with lots of space and a great location in Franz Joseph. It had a well equipped kitchen, lots of space in the living room, and three bedrooms. There is only one bathroom, but the other spaces make up for that. We really enjoyed our stay there.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Mid century house in Central Franz location
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 56%
4 - Good
17
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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4/5 - Good

Andy

Great place but remember access is through one road which can fall victim to the elements. They are pretty quick at fixing problems though

5/5 - Excellent

Mikey

Franz is a buzzing friendly town nestled underneath its glacier. Atmosphere is fun and lively as well as peaceful and calm!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Rains a lot here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Small town but everything you need is there. A great place and a base for your explorations of the nearby glaciers and all kinds of adventures!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Don’t pre book activities as these can easily affected by weather.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

unique but easy walk