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Franz Alpine Retreat

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Glacier Hot Pools

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Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | View from room
Courtyard view
Mountain view
2 Bedroom Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | Living area | 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Unit, 1 Queen bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Unit, 1 Queen bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Cottage | Living room | 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

2 Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Donovan Drive, Sh 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 5 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alice May - ‬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), a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Helicopter/airplane tours and laundry services
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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per day
  • Breakage deposit: NZD 50 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin Franz Josef Glacier
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Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
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Franz Alpine Retreat Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Franz Alpine Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Franz Alpine Retreat?

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: 7:00 PM.

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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Franz Alpine Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 467 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

A good place to stay that is away from the city center but close enough. Great ability to see stars at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Large nice new facility. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

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

10/10

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Someonestarted
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

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

10/10

Staff lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Property was clean and in a good location for Franz Josef activities. It would have been useful to have a sink in the kitchen area, so you didn’t have to wash up in the tiny sink in the bathroom. There was an error when we checked in and we were chased for payment. The maid did not make our bed the next day and forgot to leave milk and a tea towel. When we mentioned these mistakes, they were quickly remedied.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place to stay. Quiet, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Decent place to stay near Franz Josef
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

Quiet spot. It rained in the evening; electricity power was cut and restored about an hour. The only sink was inside the toilet and was rather small. TV was a mini 24 inch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Clean, spacious room - 5 minutes drive to the town centre.

8/10

Located 5 minutes from FJ but a nice drive anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Really nice & clean .a few Kms out of main town but short drive .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10

We had one night at Franz Josef retreat -the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely roomy chalet in great condition. Short drive to the township.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024