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Punga Grove

3.0 star property
3-star apartment with kitchenette in Franz Josef Glacier

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Reception
Front of property
Laundry room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Loft Apartment | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Loft Apartment

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

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Two Bedroom Loft Apartment | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Loft Apartment

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

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two-Bedroom Loft Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Loft

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

In Franz Josef Glacier .You'll be steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and a 5-minute walk from Waiho Hot Tubs. Glacier Hot Pools and Te Wahipounamu are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Punga Grove

3-star apartment with kitchenette in Franz Josef Glacier
As a guest of Punga Grove, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Punga Grove offers 20 accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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  • Breakfast available
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Total with taxes and fees
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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

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Punga Grove to the airport?

Punga Grove is 84.4 mi (117-min drive) away from the Hokitika (HKK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Punga Grove?

As of Sep 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Punga Grove on Sep 3, 2025 start from $87.78, 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 Punga Grove have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Punga Grove.

Does Punga Grove offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Punga Grove, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Punga Grove?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Punga Grove?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Punga Grove?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Punga Grove have a pool?

Punga Grove does not have a pool.

Does Punga Grove have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Punga Grove to downtown Franz Josef Glacier?

Punga Grove is 0.1 mi away from Franz Josef Glacier.

Punga Grove Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 235 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice and quiet. Nice room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our unit was fabulous, and the staff were amazing happy to lend us umbrellas to go out to tea. Highly recommend to everyone
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great motel, huge room. 11min drive from Franz Josef and 30m drive from Fox Glaciers! Would definitely recommend and stay again. Property was also great about arranging a late check in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service, shown to our room. They are obviously putting the effort in - very happy customers here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raghu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a loft with master bed and seperate room with 2 twin beds for kids. The highlight was a sunroom attached to LR with greenary all around The surprise view was a mountain view at back of the room The front desk was very helpful with checkin and checkout

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

albert l.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
deserves its 5 star rating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to food and helicopter port. Easy parking. Our room had a great fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place for a family to stay. Nearby shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Highly recommended hotel.

An amazing hotel room, very spacious and with a rain forest outside the patio doors. The staff were excellent. My only criticism is driving to our cabin as the road is narrow, but if you take care it’s not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, gave us good recommendations for dining and an umbrella for the short walk. Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice little motel with great staff!

We had a great stay at Punga Grove! It was a perfect place to lay our heads after a long travel day. It was such a nice feeling to get out of the car with our tired, grumpy, restless kids, and be greeted with such warmth and kindness from the person at the front desk. We all perked up immediately. The loft suite was perfect for our family of five. The room was very tidy, and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, St. Albert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the room and the surroundings. It felt like sleeping in the rainforest. Easy to walk to everything and lovely people working at reception who were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, cosy apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and accommodation was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was a self contained unit. It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soonwoo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Excellent stay

Great location in walking distance from everything but surrounded by thick rainforest which gives it a very private feel. Spacious rooms and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Livingston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, I think it was an executive suite, was very comfortable and quiet. We loved that it looked into some forest so it felt very private. We ate meals on the deck. The kitchenette had all the basic tools we needed. The fireplace was extra cozy and warmed the room quickly. The jetted tub was so relaxing after a day of hiking! Overall, we loved it and would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here!!! Amazing service too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice spot. Room very comfortable and staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. There were lots of nice walks closeby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to shops and attractions. Easy parking. Lovely glass indoor patio gave a feel of being close to nature. Upstairs blinds were not very good at blocking out light for sleeping in Summer. Be aware if travelling with young children their bedroom is downstairs and master is a loft upstairs. Toilet access downstairs. Lovely area to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025