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Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Glacier Hot Pools

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BBQ/picnic area
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated
View from property
32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef offers a serene garden setting in the heart of town. Guests love the helpful staff and practical amenities like WiFi, self parking, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. The nearby Westcoast Wildlife Centre makes exploring local nature convenient.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Mountain View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 King Beds

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In-room dining

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Studio Suite, Accessible, Ground Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room dining

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Executive Studio with SPA Bath

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Studio Suite, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
76 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • Glacier Hot Pools - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Motel near Glacier Hot Pools
Located close to Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef provides a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and helicopter/airplane tours
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as premium bedding and separate dining areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • Select Comfort beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Heated floors, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and eco-friendly cleaning products

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
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Frequently asked questions

Is Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef located?

Situated in a national park, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Glacier Hot Pools and Westcoast Wildlife Centre.

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Reviews

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 631 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 631 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 631 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 631 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 631 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent and well located within the walking distance of the eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good condition and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and room. Had everything we needed and in a nice quiet part of town but easy to walk to everything. Lovely people too, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained, easy walking distance to bars and attractions in the town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms with amazing scenic views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Beds were very comfortable and room was spotless. Staff were friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is awesome. I couldn't find fault with it. The staff were great and the room and surroundings are spotless. I would definitely recommend staying here if you need accommodation in Franz Joseph.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boon Wee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are extremely spacious and the place is clean. Location is good too, within short walking distance to eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent kitchen area, bathroom with jacuzzi tub. Close restaurants in walking distance. You should definitely visit the kiwi breeding facility in town. Very close to Franz Josef and Fox glaciers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the full kitchen, great amenities, and extremely comfortable rooms. High end finishes
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Close to glaciers. Excellent room and parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were really nice and comfortable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice property, great rooms, convenient location, and Nespresso Coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous apartment huge beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quality room. It was clean and well-appointed. We felt comfortable there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and owners!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and quiet accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has everything we needed, clean, modern and close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, very modern room and lovely host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

orania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host, very clean and comfortable Easy walk to restaurants and shops
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good motel

All good. Very clean and well equipped room with a nice spa tub. Owner and staff were very friendly as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very clean quiet area and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property. Very clean and great location. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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