Franz Josef Glacier

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Scenic landscape at Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic landscape at Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand December 22nd 2014 : Helicopter hikes on the Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Franz Josef glacier and rain forest, New Zealand
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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 666 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
AED 666
AED 769 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (649 reviews)
Better then expected

Reviewed on 12 January 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 AED 664 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
AED 664
AED 764 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (659 reviews)
Great room, wonderful spa bath, plenty of toiletries, staff very helpful, good variety of food for continental breakfast, laundry facilities so $10 to wash and dry large load

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

Franz Josef Oasis
Haka House Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef

4.5 out of 5
2-4 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier
The price is AED 340 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
AED 340
AED 391 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (85 reviews)
Good spot for a couple of nights to break up a long journey. Very clean room, huge bathroom and great facilites/kitchen. Out of hours check in was made very easy too. I would definitely recommend staying here

Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Haka House Franz Josef
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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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (258 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 17 January 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! (374 reviews)
Great spot and inclusions. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 18 January 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Excellent pace to stay in Frank Joseph. Modern and clean, great amenities. A home away from home. Great long veranda to take in the awesome view of the mountains. Stargazing was spectacular.

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Te Awa Cottages
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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.

Popular places to visit

Westcoast Wildlife Centre

4.5/5(13 reviews)

You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Glacier Hot Pools

4.5/5(25 reviews)

You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Glacier Hot Pools

Waiho Hot Tubs

You can take time to visit Waiho Hot Tubs during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Waiho Hot Tubs

Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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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.