5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Came during NZ tourism only in Covid shutdown, so was relatively quiet. But it was a lovely time. and beautiful weather always sweetens the deal
Franz Josef Glacier Travel Guide
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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is NZ$164 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$164
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (628 reviews)
Très bon accueil, bel hôtel mais mauvaise nuit
L’accueil était excellent et les chambres super belles mais les lits sont trop mous. Il y avait aussi une odeur désagréable dans les couloirs qui s’est infiltrée en partie dans la chambre.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025
Franz Josef Oasis
Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is NZ$178 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$178
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (635 reviews)
Welcoming
This is a great stay. Very welcoming, rooms are spacious and the continental breakfast is excellent.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$346 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$346
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
This was one of the most breathtaking places we have ever stayed! The staff were all amazing and the room was beyond our expectations! Would stay again!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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.
Punga Grove
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3-star 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! (239 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean room, heater was switched on making everything warm for our arrival. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Glenfern Villas
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (368 reviews)
A nice roomy villa with ample space for the 2 of us, the town was a 5 minute drive away. Laundry seemed more expensive than others on our travels
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Forest View Franz Josef
6 Paganini Road, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Great location and nice property. Cheers
Reviewed on 6 July 2025
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
Glacier Hot Pools
4.5/5(53 reviews)
You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.
Westcoast Wildlife Centre
4/5(34 reviews)
You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
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.
Activities
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
NZ$40
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
NZ$385
per adult
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min
NZ$485
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
NZ$395
per adult
Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk
NZ$110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier
4.5
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Unfortunately the weather was not great. We were hoping to do a scenic flight. If you are fortunate to be there when the weather is good that is a must.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Only stayed overnight as was driving from Queenstown to Nelson but was a hreat place to stop for the night.
5/5 - Excellent
Kathryn
Awesome trip doing Heli hiking on the glacier
2/5 - Disappointing
Liz
Can’t now get anywhere near the glacier, I went many years ago and so different now. Unless you take a flight not worth visiting. I do understand that badly affected by global warming.
5/5 - Excellent
J.Korsgaard
We just had one night in Rainforest Retreat. We did the walking in the morning on the way to Westport.
- Glacier Hot Pools
- Westcoast Wildlife Centre
- Our Lady of the Alps
- St James Anglican Church
- Mount Cook National Park
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Hooker Valley Track
- Tasman Glacier
- Lake Matheson
- Fox Glacier
- Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
- Alex Knob
- Roberts Point
- Te Wahipounamu
- Peak Viewpoint
- Murchison Glacier
- Big Sky
- Godley Glacier
- Lake Gault
- Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery
