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1. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (685 reviews)
8.2/10
Very good
(685 reviews)
- Family fun gateway at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers free stays for kids and eco-friendly adventures nearby.
The price is NZ$273
NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
2. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef5.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (222 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(222 reviews)
The price is NZ$391
NZ$391
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
3. Rainforest Retreat
Rainforest Retreat4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (977 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(977 reviews)
- Children explore playgrounds and glaciers while adults enjoy spa pools at this rainforest family retreat.
The price is NZ$253
NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
4. Rainforest Deluxe
Rainforest Deluxe5.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (148 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(148 reviews)
The price is NZ$562
NZ$562
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
5. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (605 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(605 reviews)
- Family holiday with glacial views and thoughtful amenities await in Franz Josef Glacier's comfy rooms and scenic setting.
The price is NZ$248
NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
6. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (333 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(333 reviews)
The price is NZ$150
NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
7. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef2.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(179 reviews)
The price is NZ$166
NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
8. The Westhaven Motel
The Westhaven Motel3.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (548 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(548 reviews)
The price is NZ$117
NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
9. Lake Matheson Motel
Lake Matheson Motel4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (455 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(455 reviews)
The price is NZ$210
NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
10. Sunset Motel
Sunset Motel3.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (392 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(392 reviews)
The price is NZ$158
NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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.
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.
Top Westland Tai Poutini National Park Hotel Reviews
Rainforest Deluxe
Rainforest DeluxeFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
Great stay in the deluxe accommodation. Comfy beds and the hot tub was very relaxing. Note that the tvs aren’t smart tvs so you’re limited to local tv. We ate at monsoon both nights and the food was excellent
Great stay in the deluxe accommodation. Comfy beds and the hot tub was very relaxing. Note that the tvs aren’t smart tvs so you’re limited to local tv. We ate at monsoon both nights and the food was excellent
Sarah
58 On Cron Motel
58 On Cron MotelFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
Love the motel. We are family of three kids under 10 years old, one is a toddle. It is little bit pricy for but honestly no complaint with the cleanness inside. We are happy to stay again.
Love the motel. We are family of three kids under 10 years old, one is a toddle. It is little bit pricy for but honestly no complaint with the cleanness inside. We are happy to stay again.
Traveller
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz JosefFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
Very helpfull staff, made us feel welcome and at home
Very helpfull staff, made us feel welcome and at home
peter
Punga Grove
Punga GroveFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
The room was beautiful (we had a loft apartment) with good amenities. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
The room was beautiful (we had a loft apartment) with good amenities. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
Daniel
Scenic Hotel Te Weheka
Scenic Hotel Te WehekaFox Glacier
10/10 Excellent
Lovely spacious sunny room. Excellent heating (vital in mid winter). Fabulous breakfast. Great shower and bathroom. Faultless hotel!
Lovely spacious sunny room. Excellent heating (vital in mid winter). Fabulous breakfast. Great shower and bathroom. Faultless hotel!
Margaret
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
Wild Kea Lodge Franz JosefFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
Friendly team, good amenities & centre of town.
Communal lounge & kitchen is well equipped.
All in all a good stay at a good price.
Friendly team, good amenities & centre of town.
Communal lounge & kitchen is well equipped.
All in all a good stay at a good price.
Derek
The Terrace
The TerraceFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
Very nice motel. Had a room with a great mountain view. Even though it was a studio unit, it was more roomier than other properties ‘1 bedroom’ units. Management look after your needs. It is also well on the affordable scale.
Very nice motel. Had a room with a great mountain view. Even though it was a studio unit, it was more roomier than other properties ‘1 bedroom’ units. Management look after your needs. It is also well on the affordable scale.
Phillip
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
Aspen Court Motel Franz JosefFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
great location and nice spacious accommodation
great location and nice spacious accommodation
jignesh
Rainforest Motel
Rainforest MotelFox Glacier
10/10 Excellent
Spacious, beautiful location
Spacious, beautiful location
Andrew
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef GlacierFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
After staying in a very mediocre hotel the night before, Franz Joseph Scenic Hotel was a delight to come to, in a very vibrant little town of Franz Joseph. The room was large, clean and modern and soundproof! Definitely a great place to stay when in Franz Joseph
After staying in a very mediocre hotel the night before, Franz Joseph Scenic Hotel was a delight to come to, in a very vibrant little town of Franz Joseph. The room was large, clean and modern and soundproof! Definitely a great place to stay when in Franz Joseph
Esther
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox GlacierFox Glacier
10/10 Excellent
What a lovely place to stay!
What a lovely place to stay!
Susan
Rainforest Retreat
Rainforest RetreatFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
We received a very helpful welcome and assistance on arrival after a long day.
Easy check in, info provided and access to a well appointed Tree House family set up.
It was a perfect self catering option to allow us a bit of space for kids but be a perfect base to explore Franz Josef Glacier.
All in all, an excellent option!
We received a very helpful welcome and assistance on arrival after a long day.
Easy check in, info provided and access to a well appointed Tree House family set up.
It was a perfect self catering option to allow us a bit of space for kids but be a perfect base to explore Franz Josef Glacier.
All in all, an excellent option!
Pete
Lake Matheson Motel
Lake Matheson MotelFox Glacier
10/10 Excellent
Arrived late on a Saturday to find friendly hosts who had the heaters going and the free wifi all organised. The room was way better than expected for the price. Modern well laid out and super comfortable. Spotlessly clean. We had booked a spa bath unit and again were pleasantly surprised to find a large corner spa that was great to relax in after enjoying the wonderful walks around fox. We had only booked one night but quickly decided we wanted to stay on as fox glacier had more to offer than...
Arrived late on a Saturday to find friendly hosts who had the heaters going and the free wifi all organised. The room was way better than expected for the price. Modern well laid out and super comfortable. Spotlessly clean. We had booked a spa bath unit and again were pleasantly surprised to find a large corner spa that was great to relax in after enjoying the wonderful walks around fox. We had only booked one night but quickly decided we wanted to stay on as fox glacier had more to offer than...
John
Alpine Glacier Motel
Alpine Glacier MotelFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
We stayed in a king size studio that had plenty of room. From the entrance we could see the snow covered mountains which was a bonus as the actual view was towards the township. It was clean and it had a well equipped kitchenette which is essential as eating out here is v expensive. Only issue is sound proofing, we could hear the neighbours whose alarm went off at 6am. They also left their car running for a good ten minutes before leaving but it was not frosty or snowing..
We stayed in a king size studio that had plenty of room. From the entrance we could see the snow covered mountains which was a bonus as the actual view was towards the township. It was clean and it had a well equipped kitchenette which is essential as eating out here is v expensive. Only issue is sound proofing, we could hear the neighbours whose alarm went off at 6am. They also left their car running for a good ten minutes before leaving but it was not frosty or snowing..
Claire
10 Cottages
10 CottagesFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
The picturesque mountain view from the lounge window is spectacular!
Cottage cosy and warm, clean & tidy. A pleasure to stay in
The picturesque mountain view from the lounge window is spectacular!
Cottage cosy and warm, clean & tidy. A pleasure to stay in
lulu
Fox Glacier Lodge
Fox Glacier LodgeFox Glacier
10/10 Excellent
The ensuite lodge was very comfortable. Kitted with a gas heater that warms up the place really quick during winter. The bathroom included a personal spa tub, which was very user friendly.
The ensuite lodge was very comfortable. Kitted with a gas heater that warms up the place really quick during winter. The bathroom included a personal spa tub, which was very user friendly.
Anonymous traveller
The Westhaven Motel
The Westhaven MotelFox Glacier
10/10 Excellent
Lovely large sized room, complete with tea and coffee facilities. Right in the heart of town so only a short walk to the bars and restaurants.
Lovely large sized room, complete with tea and coffee facilities. Right in the heart of town so only a short walk to the bars and restaurants.
Anonymous traveller
Glenfern Villas
Glenfern VillasFranz Josef Glacier
10/10 Excellent
Friendly staff and very welcoming!
Friendly staff and very welcoming!
Vanessa
Frequently Asked Questions
What's Westland Tai Poutini National Park like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Westland Tai Poutini National Park is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with your children. The museums, parks and glaciers are just a few things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Westland Tai Poutini National Park?
The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Westland Tai Poutini National Park are May, September, December and July, with each month seeing an average of 360 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Westland Tai Poutini National Park?
Tasman Glacier and Mount Cook National Park are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Hooker Glacier and Te Wahipounamu.