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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
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard view
21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
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
$75 nightly
The total price is $87
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 743 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 742 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 743 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Unit, 1 Queen bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 743 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 5 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alice May - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2.5 percent 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 within 7 days before arrival 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
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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
  • Fishing 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
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent

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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 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 fishing and hiking. 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.

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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

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight in glacier country

Just a one night stay on our roadie down the West Coast to the snow, to check out the glacier and have a walk. Unit was as expected, new and warm. Was fine for our needs.
peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay
Wee Ping, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Large nice new facility. Loved it!
Carrie, 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

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay. Very quiet and close to Franz Josef shops although need a car to get there. Parking was excellent (next to the unit). Facilities were excellent - we made use of the washing machine and drying racks. Lots of info available at reception for things to do in the area. Comfortable beds and everything you could need in terms of cooking and entertainment/tv.
Katherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff lovely
Gladys, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The accommodations were fine, my wife and I booked a 2 bedroom cabin for one night. We had a friend traveling with us as well. When booking a 2 bedroom cabin I think most people would assume that would mean 2-4 people staying in the room. Upon check in we were charged an additional $50 for the third person. So in my mind they made an additional $50 on us for the use of one additional bath towel. A bit ridiculous considering we were the only guests for the entire night. There are plenty of other options around Franz.
Dustin, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Sung Eun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent choice. 7 minutes drive from Main Street, but great location. Quiet. Modern and fresh. Multiple choices of unit size, so look for the one that is right for you. I recommend this accommodation. Parking right at your individual unit, which I prefer.
Jay, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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Haisam, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect accommodation in paradise

Fantastic clean, comfortable, quiet, spacious accommodation just out of Franz Josef township. Close to everything and in a beautiful setting. Unit had everything we needed for our family or five and was a really lovely comfortable place to stay. Would definitively recommend Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat.
Lisa, 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

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and well-equipped with bathroom amenities and even came with a microwave oven!
Biyu, 1-night trip