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Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free valet parking and spa services

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | LCD TV, MP3 dock
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Te Waonui Forest Retreat offers a peaceful natural setting with gardens and laundry facilities. Explore by bicycle or book a massage at this eco-certified hotel. Enjoy fine dining at The Canopy Restaurant and high-speed WiFi. Guests love the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Accessible | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier is home to Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, skydiving, and mountain biking.
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Map
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland, 7856

What's nearby

  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Luxury hotel
A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Canopy Restaurant, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free valet parking
  • Bike rentals, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Canopy Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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 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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Te Waonui
Te Waonui Forest
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Fran
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Te Waonui Retreat
Waonui Forest Retreat
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Legacy Te Waonui Franz Josef
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef Hotel
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef located?

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

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Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 192 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most breathtaking places we have ever stayed! The staff were all amazing and the room was beyond our expectations! Would stay again!
View as we left our room
View from the balcony
From the road outside the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food in the restaurant, room with private bush views. Well located and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location surrounded by forestry. Staff were very kind and helpful. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable distance to taverns and local activties
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wahanui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stay overnight but we were both very happy with the staff, our room and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing place to stay, with attention to detail, spacious rooms and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent service and food - especially the five course supper
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and quiet property. Staf
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service and quality from the moment we arrived. The staff, rooms and amenities were 💯✔️👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular location, service and amenities, Exceeded even our high expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean, beautiful. Courteous staff. Excellent food (dinner was included). Convenient to hiking and other activities. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely location. The staff were fantastic. The room was smaller than expected but well appointed. The food on the dinner menu was delicious and the breakfast buffet was generous with good options. A great place to stay in an amazing part of NZ
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and very friendly staff. Everyone we interacted with at the hotel was incredibly helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! From the helpful staff and the luxury accommodations and food, we felt totally pampered. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location, gorgeous rainforest views from every room. Extremely relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaye

Great stay. Some drink items on their menu were unavailable, and our steaks at dinner were overcooked (but still delicious) both nights. Loved the bird noises and rainforest views in the room, daily water and chocolate. Great location for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

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

Superb hotel and friendly staff

What an amazing stay at a beautiful property surrounded by lovely flora and forms. Service and food were exceptional as was the room and view into the beautiful garden. 5 course diner was exceptional. Relaxed absently service from all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, very friendly and welcoming. Kiwi juice and hot towels on arrival was so appreciated. Buffet breakfast was great. Chocolates and water to our room was a nice touch. There are washing machines and dryers for guests to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet with with lovely grounds. Restful atmosphere. Excellent restaurant for both dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff and great breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Hotel grounds were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and relaxing property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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