4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
This is a rainforest, so expect to get wet on hikes.
Franz Josef Glacier
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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
36 Main Road, State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier
$183 nightly
The price is $212 total per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
$212 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
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! (640 reviews)
Initially our room bed wasn’t good but reception happily helped us to change the room. Operation manager was very nice and receptionist also understood the situation. Apart from the noise (obviously due to helicopters flying) everything was fine. Scenic hotel is upto my expectations due to such a ...
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
9 Cron St Franz Josef Glacier West Coast
$97 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$113 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this lodge in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Our Lady of the Alps and Westcoast Wildlife ...
9/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
Staff extremely friendly, lovely warm muffin on arrival and help with my bags. Spotless, comfy room, nice bed, water and coffee/tea supplies and a large TV. This would have been a 5 star review if not for the noise from the upstairs room as the walls are very thin. I heard everything all night and ...
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Franz Josef Oasis
Franz Josef Highway Franz Josef Glacier
$165 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$192 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (651 reviews)
The exceptional service we received from Angela. She was always available, happy to help- with good suggestions and relevant information.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 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.
Glenfern Villas
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! (370 reviews)
Good stay
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Punga Grove
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (249 reviews)
Great room with a view of a small rain forest. Comfortable and close to town.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Forest View Franz Josef
6 Paganini Road Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this apartment in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Great location and nice property. Cheers
Reviewed on Jul 6, 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(25 reviews)
You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Westcoast Wildlife Centre
4.5/5(13 reviews)
You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier 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 stunning glacier views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
$200
per adult
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
$38
per adult
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min
$338
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins - departing Franz Josef)
$261
per adult
Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk
$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier
4.5
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Unfortunately we hit very poor weather conditions so we did not get to see the area as we had hoped.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Peter's Pool was gorgeous. Go when it's dark and see the glow worms.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Areas like this are why I am glad we drove up the West side of the island.
2/5 - Disappointing
Anonymous
Big tourist trap!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We have seen many glaciers so did not go to this one. We were just passing through.
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