Franz Alpine Retreat

Property class: 4

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Located close to Glacier Hot Pools and Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Franz Alpine Retreat provides a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is AED 287
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A compact living space with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a kitchenette area.

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

2 Bedroom Cottage

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible

  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with a blue blanket, two pillows with floral patterns, and two bedside lamps.

Unit, 1 Queen bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a standing lamp, and a window with curtains.

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with three single beds, each with a brown patterned bedspread and white pillows. There is a small table with a chair and a lamp near the window.

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Alpine Retreat is in a rural area and near a boardwalk/promenade. Sentinel Rock is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Alex Knob. Glacier Hot Pools and Roberts Point are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing. Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide
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2 Donovan Drive, Sh 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps
    5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • St James Anglican Church
    5 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK)
    112 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Franz Alpine Retreat

  • Upscale motel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre
  • Located close to Glacier Hot Pools, Franz Alpine Retreat provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance
    • A front-desk safe and helicopter/airplane tours
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Franz Alpine Retreat offer comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Hydromassage showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 21-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Frequently asked questions

Is Franz Alpine Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Franz Alpine Retreat?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franz Alpine Retreat on 25 October 2026 start from AED 287, excluding 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Franz Alpine Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Franz Alpine Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Franz Alpine Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Glacier Hot Pools. Sentinel Rock and Alex Knob are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Franz Alpine Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 500 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Easy parking, quite location, 5 mins from town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Delightful young lady greeted us upon arrival at check in. Room very clean spacious and comfortable would certainly recommend and stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean new cabins, well equipped. Nice location, a little out of town but a short drive to shops. Amazing surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely location 2 kilometres from town. A short drive. Lovely views. Quiet and secluded but near Highway. Amenities really good. Comfortable chalet style rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice location. Nice staff. Quite big we had the 2 bedroom one. Kitchen had bare minimal stuff however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed 1 night here for our glacier flight. Very good and new accomodation. Easy parking at the door. Polite checkin. Comfy bed and warm accomodation. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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very clean and staff were very obliging
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful snow Mountain View

Very beautiful and nice place stay, viewing the mountains cover with snow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice room, clean, comfortable, warm plenty of hot water, convenient for our plans. Although our accommodation was small we love the small details very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel. Clean and modern. Fresh milk for coffee was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful mountain view. No nonsense room with just what you need at a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous view of the Franz Josef glacier from our chalet. Large and spacious, it was an accommodation we will never forget staying at. Conveniently located just outside of town, we were able to get what we needed, visit where we wanted, and finish the day with a beautiful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay

The motel is conveniently located and reasonably priced. Even being close to Hwy 6, it was quite. There was separate parking near cottage. It's very well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

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Clean, comfortable, quiet and well-appointed chalets. About 4km from town so no hustle and bustle. Basic but not 'budget' as it felt quite luxurious for what it was. Stayed in the 2 bed one bath bracken chalet - can't fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay. Very quiet and close to Franz Josef shops although need a car to get there. Parking was excellent (next to the unit). Facilities were excellent - we made use of the washing machine and drying racks. Lots of info available at reception for things to do in the area. Comfortable beds and everything you could need in terms of cooking and entertainment/tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean and spacious. However, there was no sink in the kitchenette to wash the dishes. The only sink in the room was a tiny sink in the bathroom where there was no place to put any stuff becsuse thrre was no vanity.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

Great place to stay,just outside Franz josef.great little place,heater if it’s cold,has microwave for simple stuff. Not keen on washing up in the sink you wash in tho. Has a fridge and utensils for two people.really nice to have chairs and table outside to sit in the sun
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Spent a fabulous night here while waiting to go on the helicopter the next morning to visit the glacier. Greeted very wamly at reception and our accommodation was huge!! Two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining and lounge areas. Was about a 5 min drive on the edge of town - we went to town to see the kiwis and have dinner. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and spacious

Large 2 bed unit with beautiful views. A few min drive into town so would need a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The views from this place were fantastic. It was very calm and relaxing with a nice quiet start to every morning. This is about a 5 minute drive to the main area with cafe and shops so you’ll need a car to get to and from food, but would definitely book here again without a doubt. We did not have a kitchen but the option to have one is good out here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Rural location. Quiet. We had a two bedroom unit which was very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent choice. 7 minutes drive from Main Street, but great location. Quiet. Modern and fresh. Multiple choices of unit size, so look for the one that is right for you. I recommend this accommodation. Parking right at your individual unit, which I prefer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great place that’s not too far of a drive for food and shops. Franz Josef is small so everything was within 15 min drive. I would say WiFi is spotty so I rarely used it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024