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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Franz Josef Glacier

If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Franz Josef Glacier because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Franz Josef Glacier, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Franz Josef Glacier below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Franz Josef Glacier
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Spa
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Located at State Highway 6, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier has great rooms from $115 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, kids meals, and horse riding at this convenient hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Te Waonui Forest Retreat

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $519 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Franz Josef Glacier
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Te Waonui Forest Retreat which has nice rooms starting at $519. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at State Highway 6. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Terrace Motel

Motel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Franz Josef Glacier
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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We found Terrace Motel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $71. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Cowan Street. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and fishing which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.2 km from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Aspen Court Franz Josef

Motel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Franz Josef Glacier
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $100, Aspen Court Franz Josef, at 76 Cron Street provides room service, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers horse riding, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a tour desk. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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58 On Cron Motel

Motel with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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58 On Cron Motel has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers room service, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $74 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 58 Cron Street. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, and a tour desk, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Rainforest Retreat

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Franz Josef Glacier
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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The great guest rating of Rainforest Retreat is 8.80 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $56, and it's located at 46 Cron Street. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 0.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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JAG Escape Franz Alpine Retreat

Motel with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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A cool place is JAG Escape Franz Alpine Retreat because it has great rooms that start at $61. It has room service, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2 Donovan Drive, State Highway 6. Only 3.4 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love laundry services, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and fishing at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Motel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
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Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier offers room service, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $84 (before taxes). It's located at 34 Cron Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers city views, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

Motel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Franz Josef Glacier
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
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Located at State Highway 6, Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef has great rooms from $59 (before taxes). It offers room service, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. It has a terrific 7.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 2.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Hokitika and Lake Tekapo.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Franz Josef Glacier, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Franz Josef Glacier, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Franz Josef Glacier, Best Hotels for One Week in Franz Josef Glacier, or Best Hotels for One Night in Franz Josef Glacier.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Franz Josef Glacier?

Franz Josef Glacier Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$127

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Franz Josef Glacier. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Franz Josef Glacier based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $127. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Franz Josef Glacier.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $519
  • 4-star hotels: $77
  • 3-star hotels: $78


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