4/5 - Good
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This is a rainforest, so expect to get wet on hikes.
Franz Josef Glacier
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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is ￥13,949 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥13,949
￥16,042 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (626 reviews)
Très bon accueil, bel hôtel mais mauvaise nuit
"L’accueil était excellent et les chambres super belles mais les lits sont trop mous. Il y avait aussi une odeur désagréable dans les couloirs qui s’est infiltrée en partie dans la chambre."
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
9 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
The price is ￥6,554 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
￥6,554
￥7,620 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Our Lady of the Alps and Westcoast Wildlife ...
9/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
"Above and beyond service and friendliness. Our host was exceptional at check in, providing a complimentary fresh warmed blueberry muffin for each traveler. Rooms were warm, clean & comfortable. Common area spacious, friendly, very well equipped, with complementary coffee, vegetable soup (home made!), ..."
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025
Alpine Glacier Motel
17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is ￥9,544 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
￥9,544
￥11,067 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (709 reviews)
"Fast easy check in. Rooms were basic but very comfortable and clean."
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Punga Grove
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews)
"Great stay… loved it."
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025
Glenfern Villas
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous setting with a view of the glacier. Villa was comfortable (except for the lack of bedside lamps) with a nice kitchen and good beds. Loved that they had free DVDs available (which we took advantage of thanks to a very rainy afternoon and evening) and laundry facilities. The town ..."
Reviewed on May 6, 2025
Forest View Franz Josef
6 Paganini Road, Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"Great location and nice property. Cheers"
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Popular places to visit
Glacier Hot Pools
4.5/5(25 reviews)
You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Westcoast Wildlife Centre
4.5/5(13 reviews)
You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.
Waiho Hot Tubs
You can take time to visit Waiho Hot Tubs during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
3-Day Trans-alpine Rail Journey with Guided Glacier Tour
￥130,152
per adult
Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer
￥69,211
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Alpine Landing
￥28,947
per adult
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins
￥49,210
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fox and Franz Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef
￥39,735
per adult
Reviews of Franz Josef Glacier
4.5
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Unfortunately we hit very poor weather conditions so we did not get to see the area as we had hoped.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Peter's Pool was gorgeous. Go when it's dark and see the glow worms.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Areas like this are why I am glad we drove up the West side of the island.
2/5 - Disappointing
Anonymous
Big tourist trap!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We have seen many glaciers so did not go to this one. We were just passing through.
