Franz Alpine Retreat

Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | View from room

2 Bedroom Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access | Bathroom | Shower, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

8.6

Outstanding(442 Reviews)

Motel in Franz Josef / Waiau

1 full bed, 2 single beds

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this motel

Motel with free parking, near Glacier Hot Pools
Tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Franz Alpine Retreat offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

15.6 mi

Available Rooms

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

1 Double • 2 Single • 743 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen • 742 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

2 Bedroom Cottage

1 Queen • 2 Single • 861 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access

2 Double • 743 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

££££

Franz Alpine Retreat

££££

8.6

Outstanding(442 Reviews)

Motel in Franz Josef / Waiau

1 full bed, 2 single beds

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this motel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

15.6 mi

Available Rooms

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

1 Double • 2 Single • 743 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen • 742 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

2 Bedroom Cottage

1 Queen • 2 Single • 861 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access

2 Double • 743 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.6

Outstanding(442 Reviews)

4.0

Dec 2024

Quiet spot. It rained in the evening; electricity power was cut and restored about an hour. The only sink was inside the toilet and was rather small. TV was a mini 24 inch.

10.0

Apr 2024

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.

8.0

Mar 2024

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.

10.0

Mar 2024

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

5.0

Mar 2024

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.

5.0

Mar 2024

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.

10.0

Mar 2024

Lovely roomy chalet in great condition. Short drive to the township.

8.0

Mar 2024

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.

4.0

Mar 2024

Uncomfortable, small, lots of restrictions, limited heating.

8.0

Feb 2024

Rural location. Quiet. We had a two bedroom unit which was very spacious

5.0

Feb 2024

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

6.0

Feb 2024

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.

8.0

Feb 2024

Located 5 minutes from FJ but a nice drive anyway.

8.0

Feb 2024

Too far out of town

8.0

Jan 2024

No great view from our unit. The photos are misleading.

10.0

Jan 2024

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.

8.0

Dec 2023

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.

8.0

Nov 2023

Nice place to stay

5.0

Oct 2023

It was hard to find a person who would monitor the front desk. Other than that, it was a very nice stay.

10.0

Oct 2023

very clean and staff were very obliging

10.0

Oct 2023

Great

5.0

Aug 2023

Very beautiful and nice place stay, viewing the mountains cover with snow.

6.0

May 2023

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.

10.0

May 2023

Excellent.

10.0

Apr 2023

Enjoyed our stay at this resort, clean cabin,comfortable. Could not get a good internet service. Highly recommend this stay.

8.0

Apr 2023

2 bedroom units very spacious. Quite modern, warm and comfortable.

10.0

Apr 2023

Decent place to stay near Franz Josef

8.0

Mar 2023

Clean, basic. Easy free parking.

8.0

Mar 2023

We arrived after hours and the reception was closed but they left precise instructions and the room key taped to the office door.

10.0

Mar 2023

Each unit was its own with parking in front. Unit was clean and staff was very friendly. The property is convenient to Franz Josef - about 10 min drive to town center.

10.0

Feb 2023

Really nice & clean .a few Kms out of main town but short drive .

4.0

Feb 2023

Good size rooms, no air con quite stuffy, a fan would have been good. Was probably unusually warm in Franz Josef.

6.0

Feb 2023

The property was alright..but not walking distance to town and the internet was very sporadic.

10.0

Feb 2023

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

8.0

Dec 2022

Comfortable stay but the guidance against cooking spicy foods seems disrespectful against certain cultures - don’t really see the need to restrict what people eat/cook

8.0

Dec 2022

The place was very good, clean and comfortable. The only thing I found odd was that there was no kitchen sink. Very hard to wash crockery and cutlery in the small bathroom sink.

4.0

Dec 2022

We had one night at Franz Josef retreat -the room was clean and comfortable

10.0

Nov 2022

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

5.0

Oct 2022

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.

10.0

Oct 2022

Great place to stay. Quiet, comfortable and clean.

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?

The average price for a rental in Franz Josef / Waiau is £102 per night. This rental is £13 above the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Franz Alpine Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Franz Alpine Retreat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Franz Alpine Retreat?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.

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££££

Franz Alpine Retreat

Motel in Franz Josef / Waiau

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

2 Bedroom Cottage

Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access

Franz Alpine Retreat

Motel in Franz Josef / Waiau

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

2 Bedroom Cottage

Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is Franz Alpine Retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Franz Alpine Retreat?

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