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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
Exterior
2 Bedroom Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Laundry room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
The price is $137
includes taxes & fees
$117 per night
Dec 3 - Dec 4

Room options

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Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | Living area | 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Unit, 1 Queen bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Unit, 1 Queen bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 743 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 430 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 742 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Cottage | Living room | 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

2 Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and cross-country skiing. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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 available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • 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 onsite 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/airplane 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 showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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 check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Franz Alpine Retreat and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and return when the snow melts for hiking and horseback riding. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane 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.

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

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sapana, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bee Leng, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

This property is a fair way out of town but it is nice and quiet with great views across the countryside to the hills. There is a small kitchenette with microwave, crockery and cutlery, and detergent, tea towel etc, but no sink for washing dishes. This is has to be done in the bathroom! Did we not learn anything during COVID about clean and dirty workflows! There is a warning about using the shower: if you get the bedroom carpet wet you will be charged a fee. This is because the shower tap is positioned such that the water temperature cannot be regulated with the door open so you have to get under a cold shower, close the door and then regulate the temperature. Poor design and installation become the problem of the guest. Two heaters in the room: one didn't work and the other was ineffective.
Anne Marie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, spacious room - 5 minutes drive to the town centre.
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great sized rooms, but not in town
Great sized cottage with plenty of space, which we enjoyed a lot. A fair bit of drive out of town so having a car is an absolute must. There was some issue with electricity for a while but probably not the hotel's fault. No one around at reception most of the time.
Rahul, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely roomy chalet in great condition. Short drive to the township.
Mary, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great place that’s not too far of a drive for food and shops. Franz Josef is small so everything was within 15 min drive. I would say WiFi is spotty so I rarely used it.
Vonida, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Uncomfortable, small, lots of restrictions, limited heating.
Stephen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rural location. Quiet. We had a two bedroom unit which was very spacious
Warwick, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The property was very nice as was the staff. My issue with the room was that there was only 1 tiny sink in the bathroom. In the living room / kitchen area there is a fridge, microwave, hot kettle and plates, bowls and silverware but there is no sink there. So if you eat a bowl of cereal or a bowl of yogurt, for example, you have to take those bowls into the bathroom and rinse them in the very tiny sink.
Jeryl, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Located 5 minutes from FJ but a nice drive anyway.
Ron, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Too far out of town
Laura, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

No great view from our unit. The photos are misleading.
Santhana, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The property seams clean, close to the main highway, not too far from the main town center. Breakfast options are terrible, its best to go into town and grab a bite. The folks running/managing the place could improve their communication skills/style.
Girish, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice place to stay
Wee Ping, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
It was hard to find a person who would monitor the front desk. Other than that, it was a very nice stay.
Scudder, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

very clean and staff were very obliging
Colin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Priyanka, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful snow Mountain View
Very beautiful and nice place stay, viewing the mountains cover with snow.
Ong, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The rooms are not isolated so its very difficult to heat them up. The room has a "kitchen" with no sink so its very difficult to clean the dishes. Not what we expected.
Sofia, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent.
Anibal, 2-night romance trip
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