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
$184 nightly
The price is $212 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$212 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21
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! (649 reviews)
Better then expected
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Franz Josef Oasis
Franz Josef Highway Franz Josef Glacier
$174 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$201 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
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! (658 reviews)
Room was clean, location was ok but the breakfast was below average.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Haka House Franz Josef
2-4 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier
$91 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$106 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hostel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (85 reviews)
Good spot for a couple of nights to break up a long journey. Very clean room, huge bathroom and great facilites/kitchen. Out of hours check in was made very easy too. I would definitely recommend staying here
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
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 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! (258 reviews)
Everything was great
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
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! (374 reviews)
Great spot and inclusions. Highly recommend
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Te Awa Cottages
2871 Franz Josef Hwy Franz Josef Glacier West Coast
Stay at this cottage in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho Hot Tubs ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Excellent pace to stay in Frank Joseph. Modern and clean, great amenities. A home away from home. Great long veranda to take in the awesome view of the mountains. Stargazing was spectacular.
Reviewed on May 12, 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.
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Popular places to visit
Glacier Hot Pools
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
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 mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
$37
per adult
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min
$373
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins - departing Franz Josef)
$263
per adult
Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk
$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt Cook Supreme: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins
$496
per adult
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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