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Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
9 Oct — 10 Oct2
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Franz Josef Glacier. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 2 October 2024.
Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Franz Josef Glacier:£113/night
Cheapest price found:£17/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Thursday
£42 - £268
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
£54 - £268
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Franz Josef Glacier that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Franz Josef Glacier can be found for as low as £56 per night. There is currently one property in Franz Josef Glacier that can be booked for this price. Alpine Glacier Motel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Franz Josef Glacier. Price data was last updated on 2 October 2024
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Franz Josef Glacier for the selected dates. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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17 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£56
Avg. per night
15 Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£73
Avg. per night
58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£78
Avg. per night
40 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£79
Avg. per night
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£85
Avg. per night
76 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£91
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Franz Josef Glacier

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Franz Josef Glacier to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Franz Josef Glacier at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 2 October 2024.
We've come across the following hotels in Franz Josef Glacier with different price and hotel class options. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
2 stars and under
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
3 stars
40 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
58 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
17 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
4 stars +
76 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
2 Donovan Drive, Sh 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

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Other accommodations in Franz Josef Glacier

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Franz Josef Glacier. There are 53 hotels in Franz Josef Glacier and price data was last updated on 2 October 2024. The average price for a stay in Franz Josef Glacier is £113/night.
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2 Donovan Drive, Sh 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
2.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£59
Avg. per night
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£183
Avg. per night
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£19
Avg. per night
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£16
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Franz Josef Glacier

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About Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef is positioned within the Westland Tai Poutini National Park and is world-famous for being the gateway to the iconic Franz Josef Glacier. The Waiho River courses past Franz Josef, where you’ll find breweries, restaurants, hot spas and unique outdoor adventures.

Things to do in Franz Josef Glacier

You can’t visit Franz Josef without experiencing the 12-kilometre-long temperate maritime glacier called Franz Josef Glacier. You can embark on guided and self-guided walks up and onto the glacier or ride in a helicopter for a bird’s-eye view. If you’re lucky, you might even get to walk through ice tunnel passageways.

For a slightly different view of New Zealand’s scenery, drive about 10 minutes to Lake Mapourika, which formed during the last Ice Age. It features an unusually dark water colour produced by fresh rainwater, which runs into the lake through the surrounding forests. You can also embark on a Tatare Tunnels Walk from the town centre, which takes you through dense forest and early-20th-century bedrock mining tunnels.

Get up close with unique New Zealand wildlife at the West Coast Wildlife Centre, home to kiwi birds and tuatara lizards. You can take a self-guided walk through the natural bush enclosures or organise a backstage pass to see the hatching and incubation programs.

Don’t forget to spend some time hanging out around Franz Joseph’s lively town centre. It’s filled with alluring restaurants, such as the rustic Alice May and The Landing, renowned for its cocktails. If you need a cold one, head to SnakeBite Brewery to try locally-crafted beer. Purchase unique souvenirs from Te Koha Gallery and grab a coffee and snack at Blue Ice Cafe.

Getting around Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef is accessible by car, or you can take a bus from Christchurch, Wanaka and Greymouth. You can walk around the centre of town, but will need a car or a tour to explore further afield.

Facts about staying in Franz Josef Glacier

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Franz Josef Glacier to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 2 October 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Franz Josef Glacier?

    Rainforest Retreat is a very popular hotel in Franz Josef Glacier, with a score of 8.7 from 1,780 reviews. Haka House Franz Josef (8.4 from 384 reviews) and The Terrace (8.6 from 924 reviews) are also highly rated Franz Josef Glacier hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

    With a rating of 8.7/10 from 1,780 reviews, Rainforest Retreat is a hotel close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre that is highly recommended by HotelsCombined users.

  • How much do hotels in Franz Josef Glacier cost?

    Searches in the last 72 hours suggest an average price of around £118/night is normal for a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. 4-star and 5-star hotels in Franz Josef Glacier had average prices of £129/night and £263/night, respectively.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Franz Josef Glacier?

    Over the last 3 days, Franz Josef Glacier hotels have been found for as cheap as £45/night in searches by HotelsCombined users.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier?

    The cheapest month to book a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier is November (£105). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Franz Josef Glacier is December (£268).

  • What is the cheapest day to book a hotel in Franz Josef Glacier?

    The cheapest day to stay in Franz Josef Glacier is Saturday (£105). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is £268.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting West Coast?

    In addition to Franz Josef Glacier, travellers opt to visit Fox Glacier when visiting West Coast. Greymouth is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Franz Josef Glacier?

    In total, there are 53 hotels to choose from in Franz Josef Glacier, compared to 537 properties in West Coast.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Franz Josef Glacier?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 4 hostels, 2 apartments, and 17 holiday rentals in Franz Josef Glacier.

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