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Punga Grove

3.0 star property
Aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Punga Grove welcomes visitors to a comfortable haven where the day begins with continental breakfast. Guests connect using the free in-room WiFi and appreciate the practical laundry facilities. The knowledgeable staff ensures each stay becomes both relaxing and memorable.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 490
AED 563 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Room options

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Studio Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Loft Apartment | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Loft Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Loft Apartment | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Loft Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Loft Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Loft

  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Family Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Map
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Punga Grove

Aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are available at this aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe. Each apartment provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a portable fan, and a safe.
Punga Grove offers 20 accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 20 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

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, debit 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Punga Grove Aparthotel Franz Josef Glacier
Punga Grove Aparthotel
Punga Grove Franz Josef Glacier
Punga Grove
Punga Grove Aparthotel
Punga Grove Franz Josef Glacier
Punga Grove Aparthotel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Punga Grove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Punga Grove?

As of 9 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Punga Grove on 13 December 2025 start from $153.34, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Punga Grove?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Punga Grove?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Punga Grove located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Waiho Hot Tubs, and Glacier Hot Pools. Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps are also within 10 minutes.

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Punga Grove Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 243 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice hotel, great location, very good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay… loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thankyou really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved this place! Easy and friendly check-in, big comfy space, very clean and comfortable. Staff is excellent, happy and helpful . Parking ideally convenient. Slept super good in comfortable well appointed bed. I'd love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wissam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great cabin. Great service. Kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great place for a family to stay. Nearby shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely motel in a great location, with wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were friendly and accommodation was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay - highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay here!!! Amazing service too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodation! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great motel, huge room. 11min drive from Franz Josef and 30m drive from Fox Glaciers! Would definitely recommend and stay again. Property was also great about arranging a late check in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent stay

Great location in walking distance from everything but surrounded by thick rainforest which gives it a very private feel. Spacious rooms and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great rooms, friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Short walk to food and helicopter port. Easy parking. Our room had a great fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ted

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location plenty restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great propert and close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely huge apartment with loft bedroom, comfortable & warm, just like home! Hubby loved having full Sky tv access for Sunday sports!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Good value

Great hotel with good price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice and quiet. Nice room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Comfortable, warm and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely staff, gave us good recommendations for dining and an umbrella for the short walk. Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent, cosy apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025