Unable to find a suitable B&B in the Franz Josef area, we chose Westwood Lodge, at about 60% more than the price of other places we had stayed during a South Island tour. What it lacks in charm and intimacy, it makes up for in its facilities. Situated on the main Highway 6, it is just a mile from central Franz Josef. Our large bedroom included a comfortable bed, wardrobe, small table and chair, fridge, TV and DVD player, with a good selection of DVDs available from the guest lounge. A veranda with table and chairs was next to a planted patio with the car park beyond. The large bathroom, with underfloor heating, had two basins, good quality toiletries, a wet room shower and high sided bath. The booking site said that breakfast would be $25 extra, but on arrival were told we would be given a free Continental breakfast, which was excellent, with cereals, a wide range of pastries and bread, yoghurt, fresh berry compote and fruit. The dining room looks down through a lovely lounge with a huge imitation log fire that throws out lots of heat, with French windows opening onto a pleasant garden with a wonderful view of the mountains beyond. Soft music played in the background during the evening, with a selection of CDs as alternatives. Next to it is a snooker and pool room with full-sized table.

The lodge is in a quiet location - just out of Franz Josep town. The room was a really nice size, with a separate lounge area.

The place seemed to lack something. The continental breakfast we had was about a 7/10.

Alex & Izzy really seem to enjoy what they do. Alex took great care in showing each group of guests around the facility to show everything that was available. Breakfast was ready right when we requested it. There are fancier places in Franz Josef, but we really enjoyed this place, and it's a fantastic value for the money.

Really we have no complaints. Maybe the bed could have been a little more comfortable.

quiet, spacious, clean, well maintained

could have done with air conditioning - was very warm in the bedroom

Well appointed. Great common area. Massive billiards! BIG rooms.

NOT a suite, however. Coffee minimal. Still nice.

Great room and facilities, friendly staff were very helpful, close to town but not too close to be surrounded by tourists.

Stayed for three nights and the room was not serviced once, also had to request fresh towels daily.

Very comfortable and quiet, good location with easy access to town. Particularly liked spacious new bathroom! Staff really helpful and friendly. Had a great stay.

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great service Steve was wonderfull fantastic location and lovely clean large room breakfast was lovely such a relaxing place to stay loved every thing about it