Punga Grove

3.0 star property
Aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Reception
Laundry room
One Bedroom Loft Apartment | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Loft Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Loft Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Microwave
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two-Bedroom Loft Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Loft

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Punga Grove

Aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are available at this aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe. Each apartment provides a microwave and an electric kettle, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a DVD player, a stovetop, and free tea bags/instant coffee.
Punga Grove offers 20 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 20 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Punga Grove Aparthotel Franz Josef Glacier
Punga Grove Aparthotel
Punga Grove Franz Josef Glacier
Punga Grove
Punga Grove Aparthotel
Punga Grove Franz Josef Glacier
Punga Grove Aparthotel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Punga Grove pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Punga Grove?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Punga Grove?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Punga Grove?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Punga Grove located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Waiho Hot Tubs, and Glacier Hot Pools. Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps are also within 10 minutes.

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Punga Grove Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 230 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great motel, huge room. 11min drive from Franz Josef and 30m drive from Fox Glaciers! Would definitely recommend and stay again. Property was also great about arranging a late check in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great place for a family to stay. Nearby shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were friendly and accommodation was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely motel in a great location, with wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our unit was fabulous, and the staff were amazing happy to lend us umbrellas to go out to tea. Highly recommend to everyone
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Short walk to food and helicopter port. Easy parking. Our room had a great fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay here!!! Amazing service too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great staff! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly service, shown to our room. They are obviously putting the effort in - very happy customers here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent stay

Great location in walking distance from everything but surrounded by thick rainforest which gives it a very private feel. Spacious rooms and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

albert l.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
deserves its 5 star rating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent, cosy apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Good value

Great hotel with good price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the room and the surroundings. It felt like sleeping in the rainforest. Easy to walk to everything and lovely people working at reception who were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raghu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It had a loft with master bed and seperate room with 2 twin beds for kids. The highlight was a sunroom attached to LR with greenary all around The surprise view was a mountain view at back of the room The front desk was very helpful with checkin and checkout

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice spot. Room very comfortable and staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. There were lots of nice walks closeby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay - highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice little motel with great staff!

We had a great stay at Punga Grove! It was a perfect place to lay our heads after a long travel day. It was such a nice feeling to get out of the car with our tired, grumpy, restless kids, and be greeted with such warmth and kindness from the person at the front desk. We all perked up immediately. The loft suite was perfect for our family of five. The room was very tidy, and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our room was a self contained unit. It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soonwoo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious, kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great propert and close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tranquil environment, spacious & extremely comfortable apartment. Everything you need is supplied and staff were friendly, helpful & informative
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great rooms, friendly staff.

8/10 Good

ted

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location plenty restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023