Title: Westwood Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=10398&destination=Franz+Josef+Glacier%2C+West+Coast%2C+New+Zealand&selected=1030417&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Westwood Lodge Escape to a tranquil haven where warm hospitality meets outdoor adventures. Challenge yourself at billiards or simply relax amidst nature’s splendor. ## Photo gallery for Westwood Lodge ![Flat-screen TV - Westwood Lodge (Franz Josef Glacier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/428b8ff5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Westwood Lodge (Franz Josef Glacier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/ff0442f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Coach House Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually furnished - Westwood Lodge (Franz Josef Glacier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/63dab4ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily full breakfast (NZD 25 per person) - Westwood Lodge (Franz Josef Glacier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/6832f3af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Westwood Lodge (Franz Josef Glacier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/7e820c05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Westwood Lodge, nestled near Alex Knob, offers a serene escape with its lush garden and cozy fireplace in the lobby. Guests can unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or challenge themselves at the arcade/game room while enjoying free in-room WiFi; previous guests have raved about the helpful staff. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20&selected=1030417&PinnedHotelID=1030417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20&selected=1030417&PinnedHotelID=1030417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=1030417&PinnedHotelID=1030417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=1030417&PinnedHotelID=1030417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=1030417&PinnedHotelID=1030417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=1030417&PinnedHotelID=1030417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=1030417&PinnedHotelID=1030417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=1030417&PinnedHotelID=1030417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Main House Suite ![Main House Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/61e21a21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Main House Suite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Coach House Suite ![Coach House Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/63dab4ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Coach House Suite 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews - Mountain view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Grand Suite, Accessible, Mountain View ![Grand Suite, Accessible, Mountain View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1030500/1030417/c7900a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Grand Suite, Accessible, Mountain View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Franz-Josef-Glacier.dx10398) [View more Lodges in Franz Josef Glacier](https://www.expedia.com/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Lodges.d10398-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.37422%2C170.18134&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=j66Gc4aR3GqgiV7rxNbvlSlbJtE=) 2919 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886 ### What's nearby - Glacier Hot Pools 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Waiho Hot Tubs 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Westcoast Wildlife Centre 1 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Our Lady of the Alps 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - St James Anglican Church 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Hokitika (HKK) 115 min drive ### Restaurants - Full Of Beans Cafe 2 min drive - Landing Bar & Restaurant 1 min drive - Monsoon Bar 20 min walk - Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar 2 min drive - SnakeBite Brewery 2 min drive ## About this property ### Westwood Lodge Luxury lodge near Our Lady of the Alps Located close to Alex Knob, Westwood Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to a library and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture - Tour/ticket assistance, a billiards/pool table, and barbecue grills - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters - Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers - Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators ### Awards and affiliations Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83615/1e3a9417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.2 Very Good 664 reviews $134 nightly $156 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=83615&PinnedHotelID=83615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Spa Studio | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623800/9623708/e5c90775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Glacier Motel Franz Josef Glacier - 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Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - In a national park - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - Low-height counter and sink - No elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 floor - 2 buildings - Built in 2002 - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Down comforter - Pillowtop mattress - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Refrigerator ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Desk - Heating - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Phone - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM Contactless check-in available Late check-in subject to availability Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:30 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Guests planning to arrive after 8 PM must contact this property at least 24 hours in advance to make arrangements. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 25 per person - Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property ### National rating Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand. ### Property is also known as Westwood Franz Josef Westwood Lodge Franz Josef Westwood Lodge Franz Josef Glacier Westwood Franz Josef Glacier Westwood Lodge Lodge Westwood Lodge Franz Josef Glacier Westwood Lodge Lodge Franz Josef Glacier ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Westwood Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Westwood Lodge? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Westwood Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Westwood Lodge? ### Where is Westwood Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Westwood Lodge Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 94 8 - Good 21 6 - Okay 13 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### mabel Mar 6, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Accommodations were excellent- clean, comfortable bed and lots of space. ##### mabel Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manisha Feb 4, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice and clean room - Great location - definitely will recommend to friends & family ##### Manisha Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Oct 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great place very friendly welcome. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick T Dec 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities The room was spotless and the manager fixed us a care package for the road as we had to leave at 6:00 am. It was a nice breakfast. Very quiet too ##### Patrick T Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### George Dec 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Spacious, spotless and well equipped ! Enjoying the view of the outdoors from their cozy, common area with fireplace added to the experience. Staff was courteous and breakfast was complete. Great choice for a visit to Franz Josef. ##### George Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### yen Mar 5, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities Pretty dark room. A desk with no light around. A sofa with no light...in fact only two ceiling spotlights in wrong direction. TV was very small in big room...like PC monitor. Bathroom was, however, spacious. Lodge for breakfast was very nice. Breakfast itself was skimpy. Staff was friendly and supportive. Safe 20 min walk to village. ##### yen Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura Dec 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a lovely stay at the Westwood Lodge on the 22nd - 24th December. The lodge was huge, spotless, and very cosy with the log timber walls, very alpine! We were greeted by a super friendly hostess who was warm and welcoming and gave brilliant recommendations. We were also pleasantly surprised by the complimentary breakfast we received which was delicious!! Hot fresh eggs and all the usual continental sides and additions. The breakfast team also provided really wonderful service. The hotel was located on beautiful grounds with sweeping Mountain View’s and the common room with a fire place and an impressive snooker table was a great addition. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay and merry Christmas! ##### Laura Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Jan 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice breakfast available, staff very helpful and nice room. ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very unique, serene place to to stay. The staff was excellent. Everything we hoped it would be. ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty Dec 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Spacious room, comfortable bed, nice breakfast. Friendly, attentive staff. ##### Patty Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Jan 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Quiet, peaceful, comfortable stay. The hotel was very comfortable and clean and very close to the town while providing a quiet respite from the busier touristy area. The manager who greeted us was warm, welcoming and accommodating. Breakfast was basic but sufficient. ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan Dec 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great option for Franz Josef. Very large, comfortable rooms and a nice breakfast included. The owner is extremely helpful and friendly. Highly recommend. ##### Jonathan Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin Nov 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The perfect place to stay in Franz-Josef! It's far enough away from the heliport that you aren't constantly disturbed by the noise, but still close enough to town that you can easily get to everything important quickly. Audrey was super friendly and pointed out all the best food spots and other helpful locations. The breakfast was perfect for a quick start before the day's adventures and the room was very spacious and comfortable. ##### Justin Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Colin Feb 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Made very welcome. Spacious room and excellent bathroom. Good breakfast Friendly and helpful staff. A little way out of town ##### Colin Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lora Mar 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful Setting, Near Town Lovely setting, enjoyed the fireplace at the end of the day. Audrey, who checked us in & provided our breakfast, was very helpful & friendly. Situated nicely on the edge of town. ##### Lora Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ying Jan 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice view ##### Ying Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Relaxing and charming place Despite the stormy weather, we had a great time around the fireplace. Breakfast was good. Room and bathroom are spacious, very clean. We stayed only one night; I wish We has more time to stay. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie Feb 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A little more expensive but worth it Fantastic host, very friendly and gave us great suggestions of where to go and where to eat. Accomodation slightly out of town but peaceful. Huge bedroom. Breakfast was delicious. Only thing i think could be improved was the tv only had 4 channels and two of those were sport but there were dvds (although very old titles) that could be borrowed from the lounge. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Debbie Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Marjolein Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Location was convenient. Nice communal sitting area with fire and snooker table and selection of dvds you could borrow. We had a large suite, it was quiet if a little dated with drafty windows and it needed a new mattress as was very soft and roll together! Breakfast was included with modest buffet selection of food plus choice of cooked egg. ##### Marjolein Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin Mar 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property is a outdoorsy lodge style with log walls and a nice fireplace always running in the main lodge. The rooms were relatively large, each with a patio and balcony and a private sliding glass door. I stayed in the main lodge, which was nice, but there are also cabins. The staff was attentive, breakfast was good ( a full English breakfast with all the trimmings), as well as fruit, juices, yogurt and pastries. The hotel is about 2 km from the main village. I'd stay there again, I was there for 2 nights. ##### Kevin Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Mark Jan 28, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities We booked the Grand Suite with mountain view and regretted it. The view was foliage and a garden! The room was dark, tired and smelly! We downgraded to a mountain view standard room which did have a mountain view! Obviously no refund! The hotel was being run by one member of staff who worked incredibly hard but this clearly meant a lower level of service. Breakfast was only served from 8-9am and had be to ordered the previous evening. Dirty breakfast dishes had to cleared by guests and placed in a plastic crate like a hostel! The rooms were only serviced on request with a £2.50 donation to local charity if you didnt have the room made up! Overall very poor and definitely not worth anywhere near the £500 we paid for 2 nights! Would never return and would advise you to select any of the other numerous places to stay in Franz Josef! ##### Mark Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveler Feb 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great lodge. Poor breakfast This is not a traditional NZ B&B. This is run by an Asian family who were charming - when you saw them. Great room, bath and location. The breakfast was poor. Most of it out of a packet. Cheap yoghurt, pre sliced bread. Only thing freshly cooked were eggs, that just appeared on a white plate on their own so widely unappealing in terms of presentation. . Help yourself to anything else you want. Reminded you of a US Holiday Inn budget or UK Travelodge. Cereal all had sulphates. If this is your first stop, it does not reflect NZ B&Bs. We had been offered delicious homemade sourdough, organic cereal, freshly made breakfast to order before this. Tables were not layed and you were expected to clear your own plate as if in a MacDonald’s. Let themselves down over breakfast as the location is amazing. ![View from window. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4A0A283F6EBF8552692C905A4B5A1C5F9A80E8081708560410459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### One night stopover, nice room just a bit soleless Stayed at the Lodge for one night as doing a heli hike next morning . The room was large, comfortable with a good sized bathroom and the best bit - a rolled top bath. There was a good selection of toiletries. We saw a lady on arrival who give us access to our room but saw no other staff about until we left the next morning. The TV was not working on arrival, found the aerial was not connected, after connecting there still were not any channels ??? The lodge did have some DVD’s on site so watched one of those instead The hotel is a short drive from the town and it’s attractions, unfortunately the breakfast didn’t start until 7am and we had to leave early. There was no one on site to get it early for us, so we had to make breakfast in our room - there was some crockery but only 1 bowl and spoon . We are travelling all over New Zealand and found the lodge to be the most expensive stay with the least service unfortunately which was a shame as a nice place. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0E57E9459786D4156E9D6487E68BA34D4FE0B8261708855651611.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/84DB9BD6725818A0C64C618C50365305682A48891708855651532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/835CB1699E4E64C46DA508D9FBDF72262F49222C1708855650348.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8F395A938018D5AD9E4AF530DD159716D7C1F4D31708855650385.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Albert Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful stay! A marvelous hotel! Comfortable, even luxurious, and close to town without being caught up in the hustle and bustle of New Year’s Eve. Lounge area is very nice and breakfast was good. Only issue at all was that the WiFi connection was at best inconsistent, but for us that was a very small matter! A great stay! ##### Albert Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia Oct 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice place. 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