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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property
Lodge perfectly located for exploring Franz Josef Glacier

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, 7856
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Bed Ensuite

Queen Bed Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

City center stay.You'll be steps from Our Lady of the Alps and a 5-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and St James Anglican Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Lodge perfectly located for exploring Franz Josef Glacier
As a guest of Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Franz Josef Glacier lodge.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offers 20 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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

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
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 Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Wild Kea Franz Josef
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Lodge Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef to the airport?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef is 84.6 mi (116-min drive) away from the Hokitika (HKK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef on Jun 29, 2026 start from CA $64, 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 Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offer free breakfast?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

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

Is there free parking at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef have a pool?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef does not have a pool.

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef to downtown Franz Josef Glacier?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef is 0.2 mi away from Franz Josef Glacier.

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Levent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable and it was conveniently located right in town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preeti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, nice value and facilities in a tiny town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great facilities and very good customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good fir a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Comfortable bed & clean room. Had a spa pool you can reserve spots
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic motel allclean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff super helpful and carried one of our bags to our room (didn’t ask for that).
2 twin bed room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect - shared bathrooms so clean with hot soup complementary, muffins and popcorn also and the kitchen area is amazing. Only 2 years old! Fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great - good facilities -thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riom was clean, and staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a 2 bedroom suite on the third floor which was comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helped carry the luggage up. Enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramnik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room But very compact Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuval

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place, friendly staff, great stay

Beautiful place, friendly staff, great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is small but there is a great shared kitchen and dining space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room use clean, relaxing, peaceful and felt like home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and great restaurants partnered with hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful. The room was on the small size but was clean and tidy. Well equipped share kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Room was clean and location was excellent - walking distance to everything! The room and bathroom were very small. The sink was tiny as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julie special place! Easy access, friendly environment and lots of places to sit and read!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice spot in a beautiful little town. Very cool place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice staff. Common area very useful if you want to bring your own food. Free popcorn and soup.Close to all restaurants and shops. Only thing we didn't like as much is the bathroom sink is too small.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026