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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property
Lodge perfectly located for exploring Franz Josef Glacier

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
9 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, 7856
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Queen Bed Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

City center stay.You'll be steps from Our Lady of the Alps and a 5-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and St James Anglican Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Lodge perfectly located for exploring Franz Josef Glacier
As a guest of Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Franz Josef Glacier lodge.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offers 20 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

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

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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

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

How close is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef to the airport?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef is 84.6 mi (116-min drive) away from the Hokitika (HKK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

As of Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef on Jul 20, 2025 start from $39.52, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offer free breakfast?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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.

Is there free parking at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef have a pool?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef does not have a pool.

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef to downtown Franz Josef Glacier?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef is 0.2 mi away from Franz Josef Glacier.

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di

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

Great service

We arrived & it was raining. The young lady explained everything & showed us our room & it was on the 3rd floor. So she helped us take our bags upstairs & then gave us complimentary muffins which were warm & delicious after our 5 hour road trip. The room was warm & cosy & very clean & comfortable with a terrific view. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stand-out place we stayed on our travels - brilliant staff, lovely room, great facilities, beautifully decorated... but it was the little things like fresh muffins and water bottles when we arrived and help getting our luggage up to the top floor that really made the difference. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Franz Josef experience

This was a hostel type hotel with private rooms available with on suite. close to the town (5 minutes walk) the room was very comfortable and nicely decorated. Air conditioning was available and good. Bath room was a bit small but the shower was really good and hot water plentiful. The views from the property were breathtaking especially the snow-capped mountains all around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The onsite amenities in the shared kitchen were very nice. The rooms were a bit noisy but got quiet after 9 pm and the sinks are super tiny, otherwise it was a great choice for our two nights in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huizhao, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large communinual kitchen, cozy setting for relaxing and talking to fellow travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanie, Cowichan Bay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS PLACE IS EPIC!! Excellent! 100 stars. Stay HERE! Go HERE! Choose HERE! Omgosh where to start. ….. first of all the staff were LOVELY, so welcoming and warm and kind. And- get this- Free home made muffins handed to us upon check in!!!! They were delicious. Next, we were shown to our room, small, but very clean and cute. We did two twin beds and bathroom across hall. Bathroom was shiny and clean with hair dryer, straightener, shampoo and body wash. Towels- crisp white. So nice. It gets better… there is a shared kitchen and living / dining area. The night we arrived there was complimentary veggie soup! The kitchen is so clean - and has everything : three stoves, all the pots, pans and dishes one could dream of. There was a microwave, air frier( yes!! For real!) , I think I even saw a crepe maker 😆. The coffee was to die for. They had a cappuccino machine, but it used fresh ( real) milk, not this fake stuff. It made any kind of coffee one could imagine- all free! It was so lovely to come down early in the morning and enjoy a really good coffee in the clean quiet welcoming place. I would encourage anyone heading to the Fox Glacier or Franz Josef area to stay here. There was even a little BBQ area and a little weight area, with some machines and feee weights. It was lovely!!!!! We were thrilled ! Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Udo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The hostesses were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dining / kitchen area Easy access to all tours in Franz Josef
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

Good times in Franz Josef.

Our stay in Wild Kea Lodge exceeded expectations. The staff and owner were friendly and generous and ensured our stay in Franz Josef was memorable. We recommend Wild Kea Lodge and the associated businesses The Landing hotel and Running Beans Cafe highly. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very walkable, helpful folks! The only problem was the broken drain in our shower and an AC would have been nice. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well priced, excellent room, squeaky clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afronon

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Thai lady staff (Khun Tuk) at the front desk is super helpful and friendly. Yes, of course I’m Thai so I felt warm welcome right away. The property is cozy, although the room size is a bit small but equipped with everything you want plus TV with streaming. Free popcorn and marshmallow in the canteen!! That’s very thoughtful. Love the place and only 5 min drive to glacier!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wild Kea Lodge was perfect for our 2 night stay in Franz Josef. Our comfort room was a good base for exploring the area. The communal kitchen and dining area was really handy. The lodge is in the centre of the township so really convenient for amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was generally good for a one night stay. The one unacceptable thing was that we did not get hot water for our 2nd floor hotel room at7/7:15am. Shower hot water was not timely. We had a 7:45am tour booking deadline to meet. Tried to get hot water for 7-10 minutes. None! Shower or otherwise. Informed hotel after our rendezvous. They we sorry. That was all. Not good enough for a Franz Josef Glacier hotel venue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Didn’t realise it was a shared bathroom

Staff friendly, room was ok but quite hot as relied on a fan instead of air conditioning. Main issue was that it didn’t feel very clear when we booked that it would be a shared bathroom. As it was we were next door to the toilet and the bathroom which was very high spec but make sure you read carefully when you book if like us you try to avoid a shared bathroom. Generally still a good place to stay though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shared lounge was very comfortable and relaxing. Loved the coffee
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we were greeted with warm muffins with butter and jam, we knew we were in a great place. It got better. The place was smart, modern and clean. The shared kitchen was well equipped. And the staff were brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail L

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a run down cottage that was difficult to get in and out of reception. Our unit had full cooking facilities but dishes were dirty. We didn’t cook and washed cups before having morning coffee. The privacy and ocean view was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025