Franz Josef Glacier hotels

You’ll find plenty of motels, holiday parks and backpacker lodgings catering for even the tightest of budgets in Franz Josef Glacier. For example, Chateau Backpackers is centrally located in Franz Josef Glacier, and the hostel offers a variety of room types, including dorms and private lodgings. 

Though there are no 5-star hotels at Franz Josef Glacier, you will find plenty of luxurious 4-star options. For example, the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers spa facilities and rooms with stunning views and hot tubs. Just 5 km north of Franz Josef Glacier, you’ll also find the luxury chalets of Kahere Retreat. 

Those travelling with a pet have both budget and luxury accommodation options in Franz Josef Glacier. The Glow Worm hostel offers low-cost rooms and pets may be allowed, though you must get your request approved before arrival and be prepared to pay a fee. Rainforest Deluxe and Rainforest Retreat offer luxury pet-friendly accommodation. Once again, your request must be made in advance and fees may apply. 

As the Franz Josef township is quite small, most accommodation options will place you within a short walk or drive from the hot pools. If you’d like to be within walking distance, consider the Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef, Rainforest Deluxe or the 58 On Cron Motel.

For a more romantic experience at Franz Josef Glacier, it’s worth venturing a little way out from the centre of the township to the more secluded accommodation options. In the Franz Josef Glacier surrounds, you will find lodges, cottages, cabins and retreats that cater for fewer guests, giving you the privacy you desire. The Kahere Retreat and Glenfern Villas offer luxury, seclusion and proximity to the hot pools.

Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Franz Josef Glacier. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.

After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Franz Josef Glacier districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Franz Josef Glacier city centre

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There are many hotels in Franz Josef Glacier that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef Oasis and Rainforest Retreat.