The Best Hotels Closest to Westcoast Wildlife Centre 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 motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

1. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

0.4 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

jignesh

￥23,634

￥27,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

2. Rainforest Deluxe

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Catherine

￥30,017

￥34,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

3. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

0.3 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Kelvin

￥7,386

￥8,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A modern building with a long corridor and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

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

4. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

peter

￥26,047

￥34,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A red sofa with a blue pillow in a room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

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

5. Glenfern Villas

2.5 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Don

￥22,877

￥26,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outdoors.

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

6. Westwood Lodge

1.5 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

mabel

￥42,644

￥49,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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.

A sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

7. The Terrace

< 0.1 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Neil

￥19,027

￥21,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A cozy log cabin room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

8. Rainforest Retreat

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Robyn

￥12,637

￥14,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

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.

9. Franz Alpine Retreat

3.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Faye

￥11,234

￥13,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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 room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a shower area.

10. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

< 0.1 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Vanessa

￥12,904

￥14,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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 building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a wooden entrance canopy.

11. Haka House Franz Josef

0.3 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Laurie

￥8,762

￥10,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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.

12. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

0.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Mike

￥16,591

￥19,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A picnic table in a park with a mountain backdrop.

13. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

1.5 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Darren

￥9,173

￥10,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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.

14. Franz Josef Oasis

3.6 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Rex

￥16,145

￥18,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.

A building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a grassy area.

A grassy area with a white fence and chain-link barrier, a building with a sloped roof, and a mountainous backdrop.

A room with a large window offering a mountain view, a blue sofa, a small table, and a red ottoman.

15. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

17.4 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Margaret

￥8,028

￥9,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A living room with two sofas, a TV, and a large window offering a mountain view.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a large sliding glass door leading to a parking area.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a wooden table, and a chair.

16. Rainforest Motel

16 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

jaison

￥8,863

￥10,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a red-tiled roof and a sign indicating it is Bella Vista Hotel.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a chair and a table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern building with a parking lot, outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

17. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

16.1 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Scott

￥8,368

￥9,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A person using binoculars on a balcony with stone pillars, overlooking palm trees and a sunset.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a scenic view.

A stone balcony with a railing, overlooking a landscape with hills.

A building with a balcony overlooking a sunset.

18. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

15.8 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Jacobus

￥32,886

￥38,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a reception sign, and a view of mountains in the background.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A grassy outdoor area with a large rock, a red fence, and a variety of plants and flowers.

19. Lake Matheson Motel

16.2 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Cindy

￥8,455

￥9,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

A wooden dining table with a woven placemat, two chairs, a basket of bread, a teapot, a cup, and a glass of water.

A wooden cabin with a large window overlooking a lush garden with various potted plants and a small house.

A wooden cabin with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

20. Fox Glacier Lodge

16 km from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Alison Walter

￥12,283

￥14,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef	9.6 Exceptional 672 reviews	View
Rainforest Deluxe	9.6 Exceptional 147 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 176 reviews	View
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 221 reviews	View
Glenfern Villas	9.2 Wonderful 382 reviews	View

Top Westcoast Wildlife Centre Hotel Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel

8/10 Good

"The property was great and very well located. We only had one problem and that was that the shower hose disconnected and made it difficult to use. I have tried reporting it but they haven’t responded to my email, message left on the phone or answered any of the calls I’ve made to 3 different numbers."

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the deck spa in our “cottage”, very relaxing after a day on your feet! Spacious rooms with plenty of kitchen facilities."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Wild Kea exceeded our expectations. It has been newly tastefully renovated, with great amenities. Super friendly staff. Free coffee machine etc. Highly recommended"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful property very unique"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast included and amazing staff that were very helpful. Would definitly book this property again. One of the best motels we have stayed in."

Punga Grove

8/10 Good

"When I asked for a quiet room due to sleeping disorder, the staff kindly accommodated my request by upgrading our room. The man was very helpful."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. The town was very walkable. Staff was amazingly helpful. We used the kitchen supplies and it worked really well for us. Would stay again."

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was nice with many dining options within walking distance. The rooms provided good heating and was a comfortable stay."

Mid century house in Central Franz location

8/10 Good

"Great location, clean and a nice sized house. Only got very basic information and instructions from owner before our stay. We did some awesome walks. Our favourite was Callery Gorge walk just around the corner from the house."

Other attractions near Westcoast Wildlife Centre

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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Glacier Hot Pools

8.8/10 (164 reviews)

You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier 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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

Westcoast Wildlife Centre is located in a welcoming area of Franz Josef Glacier known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 23 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

Adjacent to Westcoast Wildlife Centre, 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 Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Westcoast Wildlife Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Westcoast Wildlife Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Westcoast Wildlife Centre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Westcoast Wildlife Centre, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Westcoast Wildlife Centre?

Enjoy nature at Glacier Hot Pools, Alex Knob, or Lake Pratt. You might plan a visit to Waiho Hot Tubs or Roberts Point while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Our Lady of the Alps and St James Anglican Church.

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Our top choices for Westcoast Wildlife Centre hotels

1. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

2. Rainforest Deluxe

3. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

4. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5. Glenfern Villas

6. Westwood Lodge

7. The Terrace

8. Rainforest Retreat

9. Franz Alpine Retreat

10. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

11. Haka House Franz Josef

12. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

13. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

14. Franz Josef Oasis

15. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

16. Rainforest Motel

17. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

18. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

19. Lake Matheson Motel

20. Fox Glacier Lodge

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Top Westcoast Wildlife Centre Hotel Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel

Rainforest Retreat

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Oasis

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Mid century house in Central Franz location

Other attractions near Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Waiho Hot Tubs

Glacier Hot Pools

Our Lady of the Alps

St James Anglican Church

Waiho Bailey Bridge

Sentinel Rock

Alex Knob

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