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Franz Alpine Retreat








































How this fits the wine trip
About 203 km in a straight line from Cromwell, the nearest of our three wine hubs. That is not the road distance, so check the route before you plan a tasting day around it.
- To Cromwell203 km
- To Queenstown223 km
- To Blenheim371 km
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About this place
Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden at Franz Alpine Retreat, a mountain motel in Franz Josef Glacier. Make use of complimentary Wi-Fi and room service. Continental breakfast is available daily (fee applies). The 17 guestrooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies or patios. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Free self-parking is available onsite. You'll be within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Glacier Hot Pools, and a short drive from Lake Mapourika.
Rooms
- Chalet, up to 10 guests
- Chalet, up to 2 guests
- Double room, up to 4 guests
- Room, up to 10 guests
- Studio, up to 5 guests
Facilities
Facilities
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Check-in hour (15:00–19:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00)
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Hotel safe
- Garden
- Terrace
Meals
- Breakfast
Payment methods
- MasterCard
- Visa
Good to know
- Minimum check-in age (18)
At a glance and nearby
- Total number of rooms
- 17
Contact and map
2 Donovan Drive, State Higway 6, TartareFranz Josef
- +037500868 Reservations
- +64 37520204 Hotel
- [email protected]
- Open on OpenStreetMap
Meal plans listed: Room Only
This guide does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-09-07.
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