Description
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.. This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite..
Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Alpine Retreat is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Glacier Hot Pools. This upscale motel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Sentinel Rock and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Alex Knob.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Te Wahipounamu - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi Lake Mapourika - 4 km / 2.5 mi Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Glacier Hot Pools - 4.8 km / 3 mi Waiho Hot Tubs - 4.8 km / 3 mi Our Lady of the Alps - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi St James Anglican Church - 5.1 km / 3.1 mi Sentinel Rock - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi Alex Knob - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery - 23.3 km / 14.5 mi Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 28.2 km / 17.5 mi Lake Matheson - 33.1 km / 20.6 mi Lake Gault - 33.1 km / 20.6 mi Peak Viewpoint - 37 km / 23 mi Gillespies Beach - 48.9 km / 30.4 mi The nearest major airport is Hokitika (HKK) - 131.7 km / 81.8 mi. Near Glacier Hot Pools.
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Take advantage of the motel's room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee..
- Parking
- Parking
- Parking near the hotel
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Gym and SPA
- Wellness area with massage service
- Sauna
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Additional services
- Laundry service
- Daily room cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Laundry
- Lift
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Entertainment
- Shops in hotel
- Pets
- Pets not allowed.
- Smoking
- Smoking areas
- Services
- Breakfast room service
- Room service
- Laundry
- Safe
- Ironing board
- Iron
- Luggage storage
- Sale of tickets
- Gardens
- Library
- Public bathroom
- Sun terrace
- Terraces
- Sale of tours
- Security service
- Microwave
- Barbecue
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Restaurants
- Breakfast room service
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-friendly facilities
- Wheelchair-friendly access
- Check-in/Check-out
- Check-in: From 2.00 pm to 20:30
- Check-out: From 10.00 am to 10:00
- Minimum registration age without supervision
- 18
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ModerationForMe
Charleston, South Carolina
17/02/2024
“Great Overnight Stay”
We arrived late after the office was closed, but there was a note for us on the door with a detailed map of how to find our room and where to park. Checking ourselves in was easy. Room was spacious and comfortable. The area was nice and quiet. As we had to leave early, we never actually met any… more
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SpiritedAdventurer
Fareham, United Kingdom
15/11/2023
“Budget, clean, modern accommodation ”
Very clean, modern cabin with plenty of space. I rented a 2 room cabin. Check in nice and easy, cabin was cosy and relaxing. Shower divine, good pressure and hot as you like. Kitchen was well supplied, with microwave, fridge, ironing board. All curtains blocked a lot of the light. Very peaceful. … more
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stellamay
Brisbane, Australia
29/09/2023
“Good, clean rooms in quiet location.”
Brilliant location and views, amazing cabins and quiet. We decided to stay here for 2 nights after the rain had settled in and slow our trip down. The location is approximately 5 kilometres out of Franz Josef itself but the benefit is the peace and quiet and large cabins. The cabins had a well kitt… more
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ShirishParanjape
Christchurch, New Zealand
03/09/2023
“A good place for a couple.”
A good place for a few nights. We stayed for 2 nights in room 11 - Kereru. We knew this room does not have full kitchen, but that was fine for what we needed. There is a microwave, toaster, electric kettle, plates and cutlery which was adequate for 2 of us. We had already read comments about the … more
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Ken H
Ipswich, United Kingdom
13/02/2023
“Good Location For A Night If Visiting Glacier”
Quiet location out of town. Small studio apartments were comfy enough for a couple touring. Included microwave, fridge, couple plates, bowls, cutlery, kettle etc - all great ... but no sink! All staff we met were lovely. Wifi weak during evenings. Being 4km+ out of town and almost no lighting outdo… more