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Forest View Franz Josef

3.5 star property
3.5-star apartment with kitchenette in Franz Josef Glacier

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Exterior
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible, Garden View | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible, Garden View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible, Garden View | Living area | 76-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible, Garden View | In-room dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

Sleeps 8818 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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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, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

In Franz Josef Glacier .With a stay at this Franz Josef Glacier apartment, you'll be steps from Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools. Also, Westcoast Wildlife Centre is within half a mile (1 km) and Our Lady of the Alps is within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Forest View Franz Josef

3.5-star apartment with kitchenette in Franz Josef Glacier
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. This apartment also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Franz Josef Glacier apartment.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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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

  • 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

  • No pets 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
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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Forest View Franz Josef to the airport?

This apartment is 84.6 mi (118-min drive) away from the Hokitika (HKK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest View Franz Josef?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest View Franz Josef on Jun 7, 2026 start from $172, including 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 Forest View Franz Josef have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Forest View Franz Josef offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Forest View Franz Josef?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Forest View Franz Josef?

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

Is there free parking at Forest View Franz Josef?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does Forest View Franz Josef have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Forest View Franz Josef have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Forest View Franz Josef to downtown Franz Josef Glacier?

This apartment is 0.3 mi away from Franz Josef Glacier.

Forest View Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

C

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

10/10 Excellent

HUNG CHIH

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

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

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