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Aparthotel

Glenfern Villas

4.5 star property
Luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Exterior
Property grounds
BBQ/picnic area
In-room dining
Glenfern Villas welcomes guests with a peaceful garden, playground for families, and a library. Connect with nature or use in-room WiFi. Helpful staff assist with needs, and barbecue grills enhance the mountain retreat experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Villa (1 King Bed or Twin Bed)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed & 1 Sofa Bed)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, DVD player

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, DVD player

2 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen & 2/3 Single Beds)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, DVD player

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Glenfern Villas

Luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Laundry facilities, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, gas grills, and a picnic area are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a sitting area and an electric kettle, while a flat-screen TV with digital channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Housekeeping is available on request.
Glenfern Villas offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and rice cookers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding 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.

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 the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free crib
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 18 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Glenfern
Glenfern Villas
Glenfern Villas Apartment
Glenfern Villas Apartment Franz Josef Glacier
Glenfern Villas Franz Josef Glacier
Glenfern Villas Aparthotel
Glenfern Villas Franz Josef Glacier
Glenfern Villas Aparthotel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenfern Villas pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Glenfern Villas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glenfern Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Glenfern Villas?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Glenfern Villas located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury aparthotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Waiho Hot Tubs, Westcoast Wildlife Centre, and Our Lady of the Alps. St James Anglican Church and Sentinel Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Glenfern Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 368 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A nice roomy villa with ample space for the 2 of us, the town was a 5 minute drive away. Laundry seemed more expensive than others on our travels
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location and views, comfortable and clean.

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodation with good facilities in the room. Couple minutes out of town but lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place with sheep and highland cows. DVD library and kind front desk person.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debrah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place to stay if you want to visit the Franz Josef glacier. Clean, well equipped and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Management staff is very knowledgeable about what to see & do in the area. The accommodations were exceptionally clean & comfortable. 5 star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just outside of the town with great views of the mountains. The farm animals are fun to feed and pet. The staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious modern units well equipped and super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Clean and comfy

Clean and comfy stay. Close to the glacier.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Place. Staff A , clean Only problem was we booked for 3people and the extra Bed in Lounge was quite uncomfortable and short. Otherwise would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good view of glacier
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay here! Great accommodation, clean, spacious. 5mins drive into town. Beautiful views. Good location to get to both glaciers. Helpful staff on arrival and with booking helli flight. Would return! A little sanctuary- good eatery in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very helpful and understanding about our late check in time :) Thank you for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Very nice one bedroom villa. Full kitchen with everything you need. Nice staff. Very quiet. Short drive into FJ. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Comfy and cosy

Lovely chalet just a couple kms out of town. Cosy and comfortable. Everything we needed. Staff at reception seriously helpful. Loved our stay! It rained one day and we were happy to chill in our room.
Cosy chalet!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I wish we had more time in Franz Josef! Our 1 night stay was wonderful. The villa was extremely clean, spacious, and had all the amenities we needed. There was complementary laundry soap provided and we were able to use the coin operated washer and dryer. The owner (I think she was the owner) was very friendly and gave us great tips about the area. It’s a quick 3 minute drive into town where there are restaurants, shops, cafes and a little grocery store. Best of all was the welcome party - her sweet dog!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Communication
Advertised wifi so slow it is unusable - takes 5 minutes to load a page. Would have booked elsewhere if we knew this but the area was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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 of Franz Joseph Glacier was cute but food options weren't great - I'd suggest cooking in. Glad we had 2 nights here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and well presented. Excellent views of the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent condition, lots of space. Great having undercover parking especially on the west coast!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Some areas a bit tired and needing upgrade/maintenance to justify the expensive price tag (but that seems to be franz josef all over) but on the whole it was a comfortable nice place to stay. Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful rooms! Wonderful staff! Our unit though was a little close to the road and wish we were facing mountains instead.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice quiet place with Mountain View.

Comfy a short drive to town. No shops nearby. Need to book a breakfast bundle by 18.00.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfekt boende förutom wifiåtkomst

Boendet förstjänar 5 stjärnor men wifi funkar knappt, framförallt när många gäster använder wifi samtidigt. Mobil täckning också dåligt så man måste åka in till Franz Josef för att kunna använda internet. För övrigt ett perfekt boende; stort, rent och mycket trevlig personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
My only regret was not booking more than one night here. It was a great property with comfortable amenities and so much green space for the kids to run around and play in. They also loved the sheep and cows on the property. The staff was super friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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