1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Reviews of Glenfern Villas

Glenfern Villas
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 344 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 344 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 344 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 344 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 344 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Big enough for our family of 5. Kitchen area was super well stocked. They had games and videos to borrow - Yahtzee! Enjoyed the things to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Very nice one bedroom villa. Full kitchen with everything you need. Nice staff. Very quiet. Short drive into FJ. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dharmik, Sammamish

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved that we could park the car right in front of the house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

SETH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Sheep were on the property, which you could pet and feed. The villa was nice. We had a two bedroom. One queen bed and two twin beds for our kids. One full bathroom, another would have been nice, but the one worked well. It was very close to the downtown area, about one KM. there are several good restaurants and all the companies running excursions. Would have me problem recommending.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Kim on 20 Nov 2023
Hi SethThank you for taking the time to review your stay with us at Glenfern Villas. So pleased that you enjoyed your time in Franz Josef.Looking forward to hosting you again sometime soon.We wish you well for your remaining travels.RegardsThe Glenfern Team

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Property was in a great location just outside of Franz Josef. Villa was clean and well equipped and staff were friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Kim on 19 Nov 2023
Hi SandraThank you for your feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at Glenfern Villas.RegardsThe Glenfern Team

10/10 Excellent

TITUS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very very quiet Clean and neat Views are unbelievable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Kim on 19 Nov 2023
Hi TitusThank you for your feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.RegardsThe Glenfern Team

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What an excellent place to stay - home away from home. Great property; great views; excellent staff - could not be more helpful and a relaxing setting. Highly, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Kim on 19 Nov 2023
Hi AdrienneThank you for your feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Glenfern Villas.RegardsThe Glenfern Team

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation with good facilities in the room. Couple minutes out of town but lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Kim on 18 Nov 2023
Thank you Graham.We are pleased you enjoyed your time at Glenfern Villas.RegardsThe Glenfern Team

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Kim on 18 Nov 2023
Hi AdamThank you for your feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.RegardsThe Glenfern Team

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish we had more time in Franz Josef! Our 1 night stay was wonderful. The villa was extremely clean, spacious, and had all the amenities we needed. There was complementary laundry soap provided and we were able to use the coin operated washer and dryer. The owner (I think she was the owner) was very friendly and gave us great tips about the area. It’s a quick 3 minute drive into town where there are restaurants, shops, cafes and a little grocery store. Best of all was the welcome party - her sweet dog!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from kim on 20 Sept 2023
Hi TaylorThank you for staying with us and taking the time to review us.So pleased you enjoyed your stay.Do enjoy the rest of your New Zealand tour.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would go there again and tell others
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Kim on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you WayneSo pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.Safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean and comfy
Clean and comfy stay. Close to the glacier.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Kim on 20 Sept 2023
Thanks Annabel.We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.RegardsThe Glenfern Team

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Norwalk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely spot to set up base in to explore the surrounding region. Unfortunately we were only able to stay the one night but would definitely put it on the list to return to for a longer stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Prashanth

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning service can be approved
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated Beautiful grounds All the amenities we needed Desk clerk gave fantastic advice on hikes!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Comfy and cosy
Lovely chalet just a couple kms out of town. Cosy and comfortable. Everything we needed. Staff at reception seriously helpful. Loved our stay! It rained one day and we were happy to chill in our room.
Cosy chalet!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Nice size chalet, not far out of town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Katey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & comfortable albeit dated & basic but good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl, Port moody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is located just outside the main town which made star gazing wonderful. Spacious units with everything you would need for a stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful with identifying things to do and trails to walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

June

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good view of glacier
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely bill
This was a really good villa, very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious modern units well equipped and super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alonzo

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wonderful!
We had such a wonderful stay! The guy at the front desk, I believe his name was Damian, was so helpful and gave us great advice on hikes and places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and views, comfortable and clean.

6/10 Okay

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, but pretty expensive and the wifi doesn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent find in Glacier country
Very clean and neat property. Very quiet considering proximity to Highway 6. Staff were very helpful, while late minute change to the numbers in my party were responded to both positively and tomely. Could not fault Glenfearn Villas, and would def stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Anais

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the private courtyard outside the property. The property is comfortable and has all the things needed at a self catering property. Friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little villa, perfect for an overnight stay. Was very hot upstairs and would have benefitted from a hanging ceiling fan, as there was nowhere convenient to plug the pedestal fan.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Amenities

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a quick one night stopover at Franz Josef. The staff we very friendly and the property was adequate.

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! Great accommodation, clean, spacious. 5mins drive into town. Beautiful views. Good location to get to both glaciers. Helpful staff on arrival and with booking helli flight. Would return! A little sanctuary- good eatery in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

siang tian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Siang Tian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place
Staff very friendly. Great views. Lovely villa.
View from our porch
Inside the villa
They have 4 sheep that the kids can feed. You get the feed from reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Kim on 18 Nov 2023
Thank you Gavin.We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.RegardsThe Glenfern Team

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great facility and location for a peaceful night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and understanding about our late check in time :) Thank you for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mealofa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, very quiet area, not far from the main town, kitchen had everything you need. Helpful & friendly property manager and quick & easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great private villa with awesome views, lovely friendly host’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Kim on 11 Jan 2022
Thank you for your review. Do hope you enjoyed your stay here at Glenfern Villas.

10/10 Excellent

Puamiria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property. Was perfect for our family holiday in Franz Josef. Thank you for the friendly, professional service. Highly recommend this accomodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Kim on 11 Jan 2022
Thanks for taking the time to review Glenfern Villas. It was a pleasure to host your family.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch would highly recommend Glenfern villas. Come on NZ get out here and support Franz Joseph, you will be blown away by the magnificent scenery, top class accommodation and ultra friendly community
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Kim on 22 Jul 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review. So pleased you enjoyed your time in our funky little town with spectacular views. Looking forward to hosting you next trip.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What great villas Very warm and inviting The shower was superb and the whole facility was fantastic Top recommendation from us!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Kim on 21 Jul 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review Glenfern Villas. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We would love to accommodate you again at a later date.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place to stay. Very comfortable, warm, quiet and clean. It had a well equipped kitchen and a very comfortable bed. Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend highly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Kim on 29 Apr 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review Glenfern Villas. So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and that you are happy to recommend us. We do try to make everyone's experience a memorable one.