The Best Hotels Closest to Glacier Hot Pools in Franz Josef Glacier for 2026

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A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.

A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.

A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.

1. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

< 0.1 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Chandan

￥15,972

￥18,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A motel with a red roof, located in a mountainous area with a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, a green sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

2. 58 On Cron Motel

< 0.1 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Sharon

￥14,930

￥17,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

3. Rainforest Deluxe

0.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Xavier

￥23,764

￥27,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.

A hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A building with a flat roof and a small window, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain in the background.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

4. Punga Grove

0.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

David

￥15,593

￥18,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical foliage and a large tree overhead.

A wooden deck with two hot tubs surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, and stainless steel appliances.

5. Franz Josef Treetops

< 0.1 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Mark

￥26,509

￥30,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A row of modern, single-story buildings with large windows, situated near a body of water with a reflection, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A paved road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

6. Franz Josef Oasis

3.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Rie

￥14,192

￥16,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern building entrance with wooden paneling, a glass door, and a view of a lush garden.

A table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, a chair, and a view of greenery through a window.

A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.

7. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

0.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

peter

￥23,020

￥30,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A spacious living area with multiple sofas and a wooden coffee table, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious wooden cabin with a large dining area, kitchen, and seating area.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a wooden coffee table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a stack of firewood.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of snow-capped mountains.

8. Westwood Lodge

1.1 km from Glacier Hot Pools

mabel

￥42,013

￥48,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern cabin-style hotel with a large deck and a mountain backdrop.

A mountain lodge with a signboard indicating 'Glenfern Villas' and 'Inspection Welcome'.

A modern cabin with a large deck, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of mountains in the background.

A compact hotel room with a red sofa, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view through the door.

9. Glenfern Villas

2.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Don

￥22,487

￥26,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden bench outside a building with a view of a road and mountains.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with a remote control, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a palm tree.

A building with a sloped roof, white walls, and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

10. Alpine Glacier Motel

0.5 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Neal

￥9,801

￥11,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with a large TV, a coffee machine, and a plant.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a red building.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a dining area.

A modern bathroom with a double sink, a towel rack, a hairdryer, and a neon sign.

11. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

0.6 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Kelvin

￥6,543

￥7,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding greenery.

A kitchen with a large window overlooking a forested area.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and sink. There's a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a door leading to a bathroom.

12. Forest View Franz Josef

0.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Adam

￥27,091

￥31,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A view from inside a building, looking out to a street with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.

A table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a TV, and a view of mountains and trees.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

13. The Terrace

0.4 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Sandra

￥16,448

￥19,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with greenery and a view of a snow-capped peak.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and flowering plants.

A dining area with a glass table and chairs, a sofa with a green pillow, and a view of a wooden fence through large windows.

A row of two-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

14. 10 Cottages

0.3 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Melissa

￥15,960

￥18,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

A restaurant named 'Mansoon' with outdoor seating and a sign indicating a 2 for 1 gourmet pizza offer.

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.

15. Rainforest Retreat

0.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Tracy

￥8,435

￥9,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A couple seated on a balcony overlooking snow-capped mountains.

A parking area with several cars, including a white sedan and a white SUV with red and yellow markings, in front of a building with a sloped roof.

A hotel with a central building and two wings, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A view of a mountainous landscape through a window, with a silhouette of a person in the foreground.

16. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

0.3 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Kerry

￥9,836

￥11,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A night sky with stars and the Milky Way over a modern building with large windows and a wooden deck.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with a stove and sink is visible in the background.

A night sky with the Milky Way over a residential area with houses and palm trees.

17. Franz Alpine Retreat

2.9 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Faye

￥11,008

￥12,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.

18. Haka House Franz Josef

0.6 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Laurie

￥6,938

￥7,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, a bar counter with stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

19. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

0.3 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Mike

￥14,164

￥16,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern living room with two black leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A lodge with a red roof and a covered patio area, surrounded by a parking lot and picnic tables, with snow-capped mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, large windows, and a view of a building outside.

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed bushes and a paved pathway leading to a building with a red roof.

20. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

1.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Darren

￥9,277

￥10,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Glacier Hot Pools

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef	9.6 Exceptional 668 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Rainforest Deluxe	9.6 Exceptional 143 reviews	View
Punga Grove	9.4 Exceptional 285 reviews	View
Franz Josef Treetops	9.6 Exceptional 38 reviews	View

Top Glacier Hot Pools Hotel Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel

8/10 Good

"Was a nice simple motel with spacious rooms and good amenities."

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Staff super friendly and up to date with road closures."

Franz Alpine Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean and had everything. TV a bit dated but, no one is here to watch TV. Except us on a tuff day."

Punga Grove

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The kitchenette was well equipped and room was spacious for 2. Room was well maintained and clean. Staff was helpful and informative. Toilet has a warmer which is good for cold winter days."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, clean room, clean and spacious kitchen.And FREE COFFEE + MUFFINS + SOUP. There was hardly anyone when we stayed here coz probably it was winter plus it was raining the whole week so we had the whole lounge and kitchen to our selves. They also have lots of games for everyone so you won’t feel bored"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Well worth it. Fantastic stay and unique experience. Would stay there again."

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff were very helpful and friendly, great place to stay thank you"

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Other attractions near Glacier Hot Pools

Waiho Hot Tubs

9.6/10 (13 reviews)

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.

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Westcoast Wildlife Centre

8.6/10 (150 reviews)

You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Our Lady of the Alps

8.6/10 (37 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franz Josef Glacier with a visit to Our Lady of the Alps. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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St James Anglican Church

8.4/10 (39 reviews)

St James Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Franz Josef Glacier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Waiho Bailey Bridge

After visiting Waiho Bailey Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Take in the museums and glaciers in the area.

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Alex Knob

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Alex Knob during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Sentinel Rock

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Find out about the history of Westland Tai Poutini National Park when you take a trip to Sentinel Rock. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Glacier Hot Pools?

Glacier Hot Pools is located in a scenic area of Franz Josef Glacier known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Glacier Hot Pools?

Adjacent to Glacier Hot Pools, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices close by include Rainforest Retreat and Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Glacier Hot Pools?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Glacier Hot Pools.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Glacier Hot Pools, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Glacier Hot Pools.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Glacier Hot Pools?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Glacier Hot Pools, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Glacier Hot Pools?

Alex Knob, Lake Pratt, and Roberts Point are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Waiho Hot Tubs or Westcoast Wildlife Centre while you're in the area. Our Lady of the Alps and St James Anglican Church are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for Glacier Hot Pools hotels

1. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

2. 58 On Cron Motel

3. Rainforest Deluxe

4. Punga Grove

5. Franz Josef Treetops

6. Franz Josef Oasis

7. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

8. Westwood Lodge

9. Glenfern Villas

10. Alpine Glacier Motel

11. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

12. Forest View Franz Josef

13. The Terrace

14. 10 Cottages

15. Rainforest Retreat

16. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

17. Franz Alpine Retreat

18. Haka House Franz Josef

19. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

20. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

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Top Glacier Hot Pools Hotel Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Alpine Retreat

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Other attractions near Glacier Hot Pools

Waiho Hot Tubs

Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Our Lady of the Alps

St James Anglican Church

Waiho Bailey Bridge

Alex Knob

Sentinel Rock

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