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Popular hotels in Franz Josef Glacier

Discover well-known properties in Franz Josef Glacier that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 55 hotels in Franz Josef Glacier and price data was last updated on 2 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier is $180/night.
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3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef is the ideal place for you to reconnect with nature and the dramatic surroundings, offering an unparalleled example of sustainable accommodation. Our four wings join together to enclose an area of dense native rainforest, ensuring a sense of privacy. Our specially personalised reception area and array of in-room features and facilities give you choice, and a feeling of total relaxation, while the exquisite Canopy Restaurant serves multi-course degustation dinner.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
364 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a billiards table. Other amenities include designer toiletries, premium bedding, a pillowtop bed, and down comforters.
8.0
Excellent
174 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
2900 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
With a stay at Holly Homestead B&B in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Franz Josef Glacier and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Fox Glacier. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Free Wi-Fi
9.5
Excellent
121 reviews
Location
1.8 km from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Franz Josef Glacier

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier is August ($149). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Franz Josef Glacier is December ($551).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier?

The cheapest day to stay in Franz Josef Glacier is Wednesday ($241). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is $402.

Cheapest hotels in Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Franz Josef Glacier that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Franz Josef Glacier can be found for as low as $26 per night. There is currently one property in Franz Josef Glacier that can be booked for this price. Glow Worm Accommodation is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Franz Josef Glacier. Price data was last updated on 2 July 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Franz Josef Glacier for the selected dates. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
27 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Spa
$26
Avg. per night
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$35
Avg. per night
8 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$66
Avg. per night
9 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$76
Avg. per night
2832 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$79
Avg. per night
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$84
Avg. per night
17 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$107
Avg. per night
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
1.7 km from city centre
$107
Avg. per night
34 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$115
Avg. per night
40 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$123
Avg. per night
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
$128
Avg. per night
15 Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$141
Avg. per night
58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$151
Avg. per night
Franz Josef Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$179
Avg. per night
76 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$189
Avg. per night
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$222
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Franz Josef Glacier

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Franz Josef Glacier to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Franz Josef Glacier at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 2 July 2025.
Some of the best options for booking a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier categorised by hotel class. You'll also find the most popular and best value properties within each hotel class.
4 stars +
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
15 Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
76 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
3 stars
58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
40 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
17 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
2 stars and under
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
9 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

Other accommodations in Franz Josef Glacier

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Franz Josef Glacier.
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
$335
Avg. per night
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
3.3 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$531
Avg. per night
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$225
Avg. per night
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
1.7 km from city centre
$107
Avg. per night
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$342
Avg. per night
15 Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$141
Avg. per night
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
$128
Avg. per night
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
1.6 km from city centre
$478
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Franz Josef Glacier

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About Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef is positioned within the Westland Tai Poutini National Park and is world-famous for being the gateway to the iconic Franz Josef Glacier. The Waiho River courses past Franz Josef, where you’ll find breweries, restaurants, hot spas and unique outdoor adventures.

Things to do in Franz Josef Glacier

You can’t visit Franz Josef without experiencing the 12-kilometre-long temperate maritime glacier called Franz Josef Glacier. You can embark on guided and self-guided walks up and onto the glacier or ride in a helicopter for a bird’s-eye view. If you’re lucky, you might even get to walk through ice tunnel passageways.

For a slightly different view of New Zealand’s scenery, drive about 10 minutes to Lake Mapourika, which formed during the last Ice Age. It features an unusually dark water colour produced by fresh rainwater, which runs into the lake through the surrounding forests. You can also embark on a Tatare Tunnels Walk from the town centre, which takes you through dense forest and early-20th-century bedrock mining tunnels.

Get up close with unique New Zealand wildlife at the West Coast Wildlife Centre, home to kiwi birds and tuatara lizards. You can take a self-guided walk through the natural bush enclosures or organise a backstage pass to see the hatching and incubation programs.

Don’t forget to spend some time hanging out around Franz Joseph’s lively town centre. It’s filled with alluring restaurants, such as the rustic Alice May and The Landing, renowned for its cocktails. If you need a cold one, head to SnakeBite Brewery to try locally-crafted beer. Purchase unique souvenirs from Te Koha Gallery and grab a coffee and snack at Blue Ice Cafe.

Getting around Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef is accessible by car, or you can take a bus from Christchurch, Wanaka and Greymouth. You can walk around the centre of town, but will need a car or a tour to explore further afield.

Facts about staying in Franz Josef Glacier

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Franz Josef Glacier to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Franz Josef Glacier?

    One of the most popular hotels in Franz Josef Glacier is Rainforest Retreat, which has been reviewed by 2,916 users and currently has a rating of 8.5/10. Other top-rated locations include Alpine Glacier Motel and Haka House Franz Josef, which have received 8.8/10 and 7.9/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • What is a good hotel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

    Rainforest Retreat is a popular hotel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.5 across 2,916 reviews.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting West Coast?

    In addition to Franz Josef Glacier, travellers opt to visit Greymouth when visiting West Coast. Hokitika is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Franz Josef Glacier?

    In total, there are 55 hotels to choose from in Franz Josef Glacier, compared to 572 properties in West Coast.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Franz Josef Glacier?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 3 hostels, 1 apartments, and 9 holiday rentals in Franz Josef Glacier.

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