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Forest View Franz Josef

Property class: 3.5

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A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding greenery.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and sink. There's a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.
A kitchen with a large window overlooking a forested area.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

Sleeps 8818 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $202
$176 nightly
$202 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13

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6 Paganini Road, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪15 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

With a stay at this apartment in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be just steps from Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools. .This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Te Wahipounamu.
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What's nearby

  • Glacier Hot Pools - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Forest View Franz Josef

This apartment offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 76-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. A 76-cm flat-screen television with satellite programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a separate sitting area and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this apartment include a picnic area and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 76-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Guidebooks
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Forest View Franz Josef Apartment Franz Josef Glacier

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Forest View Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The directions to the house and how to get in were wonderful. The house itself was lovely, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Very clean and well stocked and you are able to walk to a few restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Really great place to stay, private and easy access to the shops and restaurants. Property always gave great suggestions of things to do and see.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Great location and nice property. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful spot. I wish we stayed for longer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastic stay

Very clean! All the 3 rooms got a double bed and a single bed! The bathroom is extremely big but we have to share among 6 people!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Friends road trip

We had friends visiting from Aussie so were doing a south island road trip. A great stay at this property at Franz Josef. Cute cabin style, warm and quiet. Could sleep 9 so is a good option for families and groups. Waiho hot tubs just around the corner, these were a highlight. Great communication with property owner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Not suitable for nine guests

Within easy walking distance of town. Beds were comfortable and heaters in the house worked well but the bathroom was not heated and was very cold. Living area/kitchen cramped and settees very uncomfortable. House would be better with bathroom divided into two shower rooms/toilets and only two bedrooms with third bedroom made into additional living space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The bedrooms had good beds, nicely made up - but there were no storage spaces/cupboards. The lounge/dining/kitchen area felt cramped & uncomfortable. The hot water in the kitchen did not work, but we were expected to do our own dishes, otherwise we would have been charged $25 extra. Parking & getting out of the property was difficult due the large bolders framing the drive rather tightly. We would not stay there again. Also: Considering the above, the place is definitely not worth its nightly price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fabulous accommodation. Short stroll to town. Private & well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy and spacious bedrooms with a TV in each. The only criticism is the windy driveway with big rocks making for some close calls trying to back out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location large and comfortable. It is a smokers used accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We didn't stay there the roads were closed both ways due to flooding. Both the motel and Expedia need to review their policies as we still got charged even though there were 870 tourists stuck in Franz Josef, ( would of filled the room quite quickly) We had been in contact with the motel.So not happy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had booked for a night in forest view. The place was very nice, clean, and comfortable. Would definitely come back to this place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HUNG CHIH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019