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Rainforest Retreat

Rainforest Retreat

4 out of 5
46 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier
$77 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$88 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot ...
Rainforest Retreat
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

4 out of 5
209 Cook Flat Road Fox Glacier
$51 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$59 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Lake Matheson and Lake Matheson are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (320 reviews)
"Always love my stay at MtCook View Motel. We were warmly welcomed by the Owner as well as his lovely dogs. Our room was already lovely and warm and the beds were very comfortable. Just Mother Nature decided that we didn’t need to see the Alps this visit."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4 out of 5
36 Main Road, State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier
$117 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
$135 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and 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! (684 reviews)
"The hotel was nice with many dining options within walking distance. The rooms provided good heating and was a comfortable stay."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2026

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
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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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (286 reviews)
"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Sep 5, 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! (381 reviews)
"Great place to stay will come back again."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Glenfern Villas
Mid century house in Central Franz location

Mid century house in Central Franz location

Franz Josef / Waiau West Coast
Stay at this vacation home in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre ...
Mid century house in Central Franz location
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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.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Waiho?
Waiho is enjoyable year-round, offering a generally cooler climate. For fewer crowds and better value, the quieter months of May through August are a good option. This period falls within the snowy season, offering travelers a unique experience.
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Cities near Waiho

A paved path leading through a grassy field towards snow-capped mountains.

Mount Cook

A glacier valley surrounded by lush green mountains and waterfalls.

Franz Josef Glacier

A glacier with a crevasse, snow-covered mountains, and a partly cloudy sky.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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