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

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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 AED 685 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 685
AED 790 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (663 reviews)
A standard Kiwi motel/hotel but far over priced for what the room offered. VERY small shower and single bed I could have rolled out of. The breakfast cost was excessive.

Reviewed on 5 March 2026

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 AED 548 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
AED 548
AED 633 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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 2 March 2026

Franz Alpine Retreat
Punga Grove

Punga Grove

3 out of 5
Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier
The price is AED 489 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
AED 489
AED 564 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (271 reviews)
Quiet room

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Punga Grove
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! (271 reviews)
Quiet room

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

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 2 February 2026

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! (22 reviews)
Clean, modern,spacious cottage just outside the town of Franz Joseph. Beautiful views of the mountains and glacier from the deck.

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

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.