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Chalet, 1 Bedroom
69 square metres
1 Queen Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area
69 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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2 Bedroom Cottage
80 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access
69 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area
40 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Unit, 1 Queen bed
35 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View
Room with view
35 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms
69 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View
69 square metres
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale motel near Glacier Hot Pools

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Alpine Retreat is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Glacier Hot Pools. This upscale motel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Sentinel Rock and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Alex Knob.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Take advantage of the motel's room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Total number of rooms - 17
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2008
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Franz Alpine Retreat offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Room service
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 21
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Balcony or patio
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Grab bar – Near toilet
  • Change of towels (on request)

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No lifts

Cash or credit card deposit required

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Debit cards

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Guest will receive an email before arrival 7 days

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per day
  • Breakage deposit: NZD 50 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
  • Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin Franz Josef Glacier
  • Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
  • Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin Franz Josef Glacier
  • Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
  • Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
  • Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat
  • Franz Alpine Retreat Motel
  • Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat
  • Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
  • Franz Alpine Retreat Motel Franz Josef Glacier

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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