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Franz Alpine Retreat

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Glacier Hot Pools

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Franz Alpine Retreat is steps from the Westcoast Wildlife Centre, offering peaceful gardens and a sunny terrace. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and proximity to the soothing Glacier Hot Pools. Helicopter and airplane tours offer unforgettable views of the alpine scenery.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Cottage | Living room | 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

2 Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | Living area | 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Unit, 1 Queen bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Unit, 1 Queen bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Donovan Drive, Sh 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Lake Mapourika - 3 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Franz Alpine Retreat

Upscale motel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre
Located close to Glacier Hot Pools, Franz Alpine Retreat provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe and helicopter/airplane tours
Room features
All guestrooms at Franz Alpine Retreat offer comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hydromassage showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 21-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per day
  • Breakage deposit: NZD 50 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin Franz Josef Glacier
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat
Franz Alpine Retreat Motel
Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat
Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Alpine Retreat Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Franz Alpine Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Franz Alpine Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Franz Alpine Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Franz Alpine Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Glacier Hot Pools. Sentinel Rock and Alex Knob are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Franz Alpine Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 478 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nikki

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was ok for our 2 night stay, had to pay extra for a room with a kitchen. Overall not too bad for a couple of nights but definitely wouldnt refer to it as a 'retreat'.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

jan

Bathroom floor was filthy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, easy driving distance to Franz Josef township
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay that is away from the city center but close enough. Great ability to see stars at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wee Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Clean and modern. Fresh milk for coffee was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large nice new facility. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D. Eliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, clean, comfortable, warm plenty of hot water, convenient for our plans. Although our accommodation was small we love the small details very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Quiet, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ming Shun Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place to stay near Franz Josef
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful mountain view. No nonsense room with just what you need at a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice & clean .a few Kms out of main town but short drive .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice spot to stay

We had one night at Franz Josef retreat -the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Louvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, quiet and well-appointed chalets. About 4km from town so no hustle and bustle. Basic but not 'budget' as it felt quite luxurious for what it was. Stayed in the 2 bed one bath bracken chalet - can't fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Very quiet and close to Franz Josef shops although need a car to get there. Parking was excellent (next to the unit). Facilities were excellent - we made use of the washing machine and drying racks. Lots of info available at reception for things to do in the area. Comfortable beds and everything you could need in terms of cooking and entertainment/tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung Eun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Clean and spacious

Large 2 bed unit with beautiful views. A few min drive into town so would need a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and staff were very obliging
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room - 5 minutes drive to the town centre.

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located 5 minutes from FJ but a nice drive anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ong

Beautiful snow Mountain View

Very beautiful and nice place stay, viewing the mountains cover with snow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shailesh

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

Perfect stay

The motel is conveniently located and reasonably priced. Even being close to Hwy 6, it was quite. There was separate parking near cottage. It's very well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely roomy chalet in great condition. Short drive to the township.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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