In the heart of Franz Josef, Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. Explore the on-site art gallery, shop at the mall, or unwind in the garden. With free WiFi and luggage storage, you can hike or bike during your stay.
When visiting Franz Josef Glacier, Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef is a great choice to consider. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with on-site hiking/biking trails. Free bike rentals and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Gas grills
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Helicopter/aeroplane tours
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Skydiving nearby
Hot springs nearby
Working away
Co-working spaces
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Free bike hire
Facilities
Garden
Art gallery on-site
Shopping centre on-site
Dock
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Mini fridge
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Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Mastercard
Also known as
Wild Kea Franz Josef
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge Franz Josef Glacier
Frequently asked questions
Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as cycling and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes helicopter/aeroplane tours. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef also has a garden.
What's the area around Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef like?
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef is in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, a short 7-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools and 2 minutes' walk from Our Lady of the Alps.
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Reviews
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
16 March 2026
Good location nice place
Levent
Levent, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2026
Clean room, great location, friendly staff
Alf
Alf, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 February 2026
Great location, friendly staff, nice value and facilities in a tiny town
Preeti
Preeti, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 March 2026
Everything was perfect - shared bathrooms so clean with hot soup complementary, muffins and popcorn also and the kitchen area is amazing. Only 2 years old! Fabulous.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
25 February 2026
Staff super helpful and carried one of our bags to our room (didn’t ask for that).
Nathan
Nathan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 February 2026
Helpful staff, clean room
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 January 2026
Staff were great - good facilities -thanks
Morag
Morag, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 February 2026
We had a 2 bedroom suite on the third floor which was comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helped carry the luggage up. Enjoyed the hot tub.
Vivien
Vivien, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
2 February 2026
The room is small but there is a great shared kitchen and dining space.
Line
Line, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
10 February 2026
Room use clean, relaxing, peaceful and felt like home.
Jim
Jim, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
21 October 2025
Beautiful place, friendly staff, great stay
Beautiful place, friendly staff, great stay
Yuval
Yuval, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 November 2025
Great stay and great restaurants partnered with hotel
Trevor
Trevor, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2026
Wonderful welcoming common areas, clean and well equipped and space for food to be stored etc. Nearby spa and facilities and when moving often the staff were really great and did laundry for us although arrived late and stayed only one night. Really friendly and helpful staff
Colette
Colette, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 February 2026
Room is small and fellow guests can be noisy. However the shared kitchen is excellent fully equipped and they also provide daily free vegetable soup. Location is convenient.
King Keung John
King Keung John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 January 2026
All of our rooms were clean, professional staff and amenities were top notch! Thank you
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2025
Amazing staff and hospitality, and incredible bed and pillows! A tad noisy but very central and would def stay here again!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 February 2026
Great location and plenty of amenities for prepping own food. Room small as was the bathroom. And the sink was super small!
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
27 February 2026
The room was very small with little room to maneuver bags and fully extend them open. The shared bathrooms leave something to be desired and could use a bit more cleaning. Convenient location to everything in town.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 November 2025
Lovely chalet nice and clean
neil
neil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 December 2025
More amenities than we expected which was a pleasant surprise. We also arrived earlier than expected and the staff were completely accommodating and ready to check us in early. We were very thankful after a long drive.
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 December 2025
Although the room was small, it was well equipped with everything we needed. The common kitchen provided all the utensils, making it convenient for us to prepare meals. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the check-in process was smooth even though we arrived late. Overall, a comfortable stay
Ching Yin Alanis
Ching Yin Alanis, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
6 December 2025
Friendly staff, very well-equipped kitchen and good communal facilities. My only complaint is that the en-suite sink was so small, and with a poorly positioned shelf above, that there wasn’t enough room to brush my teeth or wash my hands!
Victoria
Victoria, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 March 2025
Great dining / kitchen area
Easy access to all tours in Franz Josef
William
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2025
Room was tight but comfortable. We came in late after an all-day excursion. They gave us to muffins and a delicious lentil veggie stew, which was all we needed before turning in. The clean, busy dining area and kitchen were well equipped with a great coffee machine that made delicios hot java!