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Punga Grove

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.
A building with a flat roof and a small window, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain in the background.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.
A hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is $97
$84 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28

Explore the area

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Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A neatly made bed with white linens and a beige throw blanket, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, one of which has a drawer.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Two Bedroom Loft Apartment

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a carpeted floor.

Two Bedroom Loft Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Loft Apartment

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white linens, a brown throw blanket, and two bedside tables with lamps.

One Bedroom Loft Apartment

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of a wooden fence and trees.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Studio with Fireplace

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One-Bedroom Apartment

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

One-Bedroom Apartment

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

View all photos for Studio

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Punga Grove is just steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 3 minutes by foot from Waiho Hot Tubs. .This aparthotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from St James Anglican Church.
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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

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Punga Grove

Punga Grove offers 20 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and portable fans.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 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

Property class

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

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

Punga Grove Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 284 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milena

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location,nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

renee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Fully equipped kitchen, clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very happy with our stay. Spacious and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent friendly staff the view of the amazing forest from our room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, location to town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location - walking distance to main street. Great spacious room. Very clean. The staff were so happy and friendly. A great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay… loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The staff was very friendly and helpful, realizing we had a long day, she upgraded our room. Clean facility with all of the necessary amenities.
Our room amongst the Rain Forest!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice hotel, great location, very good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thankyou really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host was unbelievably helpful and friendly and along with the beautiful property was a pleasure to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Simple, clean, friendly, and centrally located to restaurants, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dayaan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Room was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Gorgeous room, lovely area, and friendly, attentive staff. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Franz Josef.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The fireplace! The room was nice and spacious. Adequately equipped for eat in, close to restaurants and activities. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loft Unit was perfect for our stay, generous in size and clean and tidy. Enjoyed our 1night stay. Super friendly staff and easy walk/ride to restaurants. Parking for all sized vehicles and varanda over front door entry.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff, clean room, heater was switched on making everything warm for our arrival. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great room with a view of a small rain forest. Comfortable and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
gorgeous room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026