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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property
Lodge in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Wild Kea Lodge in central Franz Josef offers adventure and relaxation. Enjoy the on-site art gallery, shop at the nearby mall, or relax in the garden. Free WiFi keeps you connected, and luggage storage makes it easy to explore local hiking and biking trails.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Bed Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef is in the city center. 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 Te Wahipounamu and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Take time off to check out the hot springs in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hunting, mountain climbing, and skydiving nearby.
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Map
9 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, 7856

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Lodge in the city center
You can look forward to an art gallery on site, a shopping mall on site, and a garden at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this lodge. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, coworking spaces, and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture, a dock, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Restaurant dining guides, guidebooks, and local maps
  • Mini fridges and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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

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

Wild Kea Franz Josef
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

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

What time is check-out at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef located?

Located in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, this lodge is steps from Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and St James Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes.

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