4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Feb 19, 2020This is a rainforest, so expect to get wet on hikes.
Franz Josef Glacier
Travel Guide
Rainforest Retreat
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is $68 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$68
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Popular attractions Franz Josef Glacier and Westcoast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (871 reviews)
"Super cute and clean room. No issues. Arrived late and they left everything in an envelope outside. In with the keys they left a map with restaurants and even hours written in. I’d stay again."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is $174 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
$174
$200 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Franz Josef Glacier ...
9/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
"Quiet with with lovely grounds. Restful atmosphere. Excellent restaurant for both dinner and breakfast."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
The Terrace
Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is $78 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
$78
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Stay at this 4-star motel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (531 reviews)
"Nice accomodation in Franz Josef. Excellent dinner we had right next door. Brekkie next morning was ok at the cafes down the road. Easy driving distance to do the walk to view Franz Josef glacier, which was amazing!!"
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
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
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (345 reviews)
"We had a minor plumbing issue (no hot water) which the staff addressed immediately…on a weekend no less."
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2024
Punga Grove
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (190 reviews)
"Comfortable, warm and a great location"
Reviewed on May 2, 2024
Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views
Franz Josef
Stay at this vacation home in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho Hot Tubs are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Great place to stay just out of town
"Very spacious and clean, comfy beds, quiet area"
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024
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.
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.
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 mountain views in this quaint area.
Things to do
Franz Josef Glacier: 2.5-Hour Hike with Helicopter Transfer
$428
Per adult
Mt Cook Supreme: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins
$478
Per adult
Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)
$209
Per adult
Franz Josef: 4-Glacier Helicopter Ride with 2 Landings
$478
Per adult
Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Endurance Flight - 50mins
$385
Per adult
Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier
4.5
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Feb 18, 2020Unfortunately we hit very poor weather conditions so we did not get to see the area as we had hoped.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Dec 30, 2019Peter's Pool was gorgeous. Go when it's dark and see the glow worms.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Dec 16, 2019Areas like this are why I am glad we drove up the West side of the island.
2/5 - Disappointing
Anonymous
Dec 3, 2019Big tourist trap!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Nov 21, 2019We have seen many glaciers so did not go to this one. We were just passing through.
Read travel guides and advice on visiting Franz Josef Glacier
- Glacier Hot Pools
- Waiho Hot Tubs
- Our Lady of the Alps
- Mount Cook National Park
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Hooker Valley Track
- Lake Matheson
- Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
- Alex Knob
- Air Safaris
- Gillespies Beach
- Big Sky
- Peak Viewpoint
- Roberts Point
- Godley Glacier
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Lake Gault
- Lake Mapourika
- Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery
- Mount Tasman
- Murchison Glacier