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Franz Alpine Retreat

4.0 star property
Mountain motel within easy reach of Glacier Hot Pools

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Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | View from room
2 Bedroom Cottage
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled near Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Franz Alpine Retreat offers a serene getaway with a charming garden and sun-kissed terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi, explore nearby Glacier Hot Pools or take to the skies with helicopter/airplane tours.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
The current price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

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Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | Living area

Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Unit, 1 Queen bed

Unit, 1 Queen bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 39.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Cottage | Living room

2 Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
2 Donovan Drive, Sh 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alice May - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Franz Alpine Retreat

Enjoy your visit to Franz Josef Glacier with a stay at Franz Alpine Retreat. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and cross-country skiing. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Room service

What to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry service

Facilities

  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Hydromassage shower head
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per day
  • Breakage deposit: NZD 50 per day

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay

Also known as

Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin Franz Josef Glacier
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat
Franz Alpine Retreat Motel
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat
Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Alpine Retreat Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Franz Alpine Retreat?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Franz Alpine Retreat?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Franz Alpine Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Franz Alpine Retreat and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and return when the snow melts for hiking and horse riding. Additional recreation on-site includes helicopter/aeroplane tours. Franz Alpine Retreat also has a garden.

Does Franz Alpine Retreat have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

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Franz Alpine Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Clean and modern. Fresh milk for coffee was a nice touch.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious
Large 2 bed unit with beautiful views. A few min drive into town so would need a car.
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Sung Eun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room, clean, comfortable, warm plenty of hot water, convenient for our plans. Although our accommodation was small we love the small details very nice.
D. Eliana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful mountain view. No nonsense room with just what you need at a great price.
Connie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, comfortable, quiet and well-appointed chalets. About 4km from town so no hustle and bustle. Basic but not 'budget' as it felt quite luxurious for what it was. Stayed in the 2 bed one bath bracken chalet - can't fault it.
Louvain, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff lovely
Gladys, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay
Wee Ping, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A quiet and comfortable getaway
Quiet spot. It rained in the evening; electricity power was cut and restored about an hour. The only sink was inside the toilet and was rather small. TV was a mini 24 inch.
david, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, spacious room - 5 minutes drive to the town centre.

8/10 Very good

Located 5 minutes from FJ but a nice drive anyway.
Ron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Quiet, comfortable and clean.
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Decent place to stay near Franz Josef
Ming Shun Vincent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay
The motel is conveniently located and reasonably priced. Even being close to Hwy 6, it was quite. There was separate parking near cottage. It's very well maintained.
Shailesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very clean and staff were very obliging
Colin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice & clean .a few Kms out of main town but short drive .
Glenn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely roomy chalet in great condition. Short drive to the township.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice spot to stay
We had one night at Franz Josef retreat -the room was clean and comfortable
Judith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful snow Mountain View
Very beautiful and nice place stay, viewing the mountains cover with snow.
Ong, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous view of the Franz Josef glacier from our chalet. Large and spacious, it was an accommodation we will never forget staying at. Conveniently located just outside of town, we were able to get what we needed, visit where we wanted, and finish the day with a beautiful stay.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Great place to stay,just outside Franz josef.great little place,heater if it’s cold,has microwave for simple stuff. Not keen on washing up in the sink you wash in tho. Has a fridge and utensils for two people.really nice to have chairs and table outside to sit in the sun
Sheila, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean and tidy, also our unit had a separate lounge from the bedroom which was great. Beautiful place

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay at this resort, clean cabin,comfortable. Could not get a good internet service. Highly recommend this stay.
Anton, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious with a comfortable bed. It’s about 5 mins from town so nice and quiet

10/10 Exceptional

The views from this place were fantastic. It was very calm and relaxing with a nice quiet start to every morning. This is about a 5 minute drive to the main area with cafe and shops so you’ll need a car to get to and from food, but would definitely book here again without a doubt. We did not have a kitchen but the option to have one is good out here.
Ariana, 2-night trip