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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property
Art lovers find inspiration in the on-site gallery at this Franz Josef lodge, while adventure seekers can arrange helicopter tours nearby

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Wild Kea Lodge in central Franz Josef offers adventure and relaxation. Enjoy the on-site art gallery, shop at the nearby mall, or relax in the garden. Free WiFi keeps you connected, and luggage storage makes it easy to explore local hiking and biking trails.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Bed Ensuite

Queen Bed Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Mountain View

Studio, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio, Mountain View

Family Studio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
9 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, 7856

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Lodge in the city centre
You can look forward to an art gallery on-site, a shopping centre on-site and a garden at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this lodge. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, luggage storage and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecues and coworking spaces
Room features
All guest rooms at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Restaurant dining guides, guidebooks and local maps
  • Mini fridges and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Wild Kea Franz Josef
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef on 19 Dec 2025 start from NZ$225.00, 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 at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

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

What time is check-out at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef located?

Located in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, this lodge is steps away from Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and St James Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice spot in a beautiful little town. Very cool place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and great restaurants partnered with hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and hospitality, and incredible bed and pillows! A tad noisy but very central and would def stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome by the staff (with a complimentary blueberry muffin each), really nice room with a very comfy bed, the hot tub and common room were both great. Perfect location for exploring the glaciers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tight but comfortable. We came in late after an all-day excursion. They gave us to muffins and a delicious lentil veggie stew, which was all we needed before turning in. The clean, busy dining area and kitchen were well equipped with a great coffee machine that made delicios hot java!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Evette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent just one night after a full day tour from Christchurch. Staff at check-in were lovely and helpful. While we didn't get to spend a lot of time in the room it served its purpose. Although it was on the small size it was clean, quiet, and had a great bed. Only complaint was that the bathroom sink was too small. But we liked that the hotel offered its guests complementary (good) coffee, muffins, and a public space with a microwave, toaster, TV, computer, games, and a popcorn machine. It's walking distance to restaurants and a grocery store, which is always a plus for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christina M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nicely appointed large room with tiny bathroom. We were on the third floor and no lift, (I wasn't aware this was the case at the time of booking). However the view from the window was impressive. The hotel had a convenient laundry service which we used.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Awesome keopl
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dining / kitchen area Easy access to all tours in Franz Josef
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Amenities
Warm and cozy, walls are a little thin we unfortunately had neighbors "pillow fighting" next door all night but otherwise good showers and comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well priced, excellent room, squeaky clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Above and beyond service and friendliness. Our host was exceptional at check in, providing a complimentary fresh warmed blueberry muffin for each traveler. Rooms were warm, clean & comfortable. Common area spacious, friendly, very well equipped, with complementary coffee, vegetable soup (home made!), popcorn. Full kitchen. Also a gym and spa available. Our departure from the region was delayed, and we were allowed access to the common area after check out by the very generous host. HIGHLY recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Udo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny Siong Kee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chill, relax and munch

This should be the best accommodation i stayed in NZ over the past 3 weeks. Decors are great, they provide muffin, veg soup, coffee bean machines and even popcorn. Netflix on tv to keep me entertained while having my meal and a hot tub to relax after many days of continuous walks and hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

YI TING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's really comfortable and friendly. The kitchen and spa are nice and they provide umbrellas. That's really useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huizhao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large communinual kitchen, cozy setting for relaxing and talking to fellow travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Amenities
The hostesses were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and close to all amenities in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Way better than expected. We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay - thank you Wild Kea Lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place. It’s modern, comfortable and had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and very helpful in getting our luggage up to our family room. We appreciated the lovely extras - muffins on arrival, popcorn and marshmallows, and homemade soup in the communal kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The onsite amenities in the shared kitchen were very nice. The rooms were a bit noisy but got quiet after 9 pm and the sinks are super tiny, otherwise it was a great choice for our two nights in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shared lounge was very comfortable and relaxing. Loved the coffee
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The proprieters were friendly welcoming & helpful Nice touches like a welcome muffin on arrival, free popcorn on tap & a great coffee machine!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025