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Glenfern Villas

4.5 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Exterior
BBQ/picnic Area
Property grounds
In-room dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Villa (1 King Bed or Twin Bed)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed & 1 Sofa Bed)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, DVD player

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds)

  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, DVD player

2 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen & 2/3 Single Beds)

  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, DVD player

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Glenfern Villas

Luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Laundry facilities, a library and tour/ticket assistance are available at this aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, gas grills and a picnic area are on-site. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests will appreciate conveniences, such as a sitting area and an electric kettle, while a flat-screen TV with digital channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Housekeeping is available on request.
Glenfern Villas offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and rice cookers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Glenfern Villas. During your stay, you'll be close to Waiho Hot Tubs. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus breakfast (surcharge). This luxury aparthotel has 18 apartments. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a patio and a sitting area
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes helicopter/aeroplane tours and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and a few minutes from Waiho Hot Tubs
As a guest of Glenfern Villas, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury Glenfern Villas also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 18 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately NZD 20 for adults and from NZD 20 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Glenfern Villas.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Glenfern
Glenfern Villas
Glenfern Villas Apartment
Glenfern Villas Apartment Franz Josef Glacier
Glenfern Villas Franz Josef Glacier
Glenfern Villas Aparthotel
Glenfern Villas Franz Josef Glacier
Glenfern Villas Aparthotel Franz Josef Glacier

Glenfern Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 369 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous setting with a view of the glacier. Villa was comfortable (except for the lack of bedside lamps) with a nice kitchen and good beds. Loved that they had free DVDs available (which we took advantage of thanks to a very rainy afternoon and evening) and laundry facilities. The town of Franz Joseph Glacier was cute but food options weren't great - I'd suggest cooking in. Glad we had 2 nights here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well presented. Excellent views of the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent condition, lots of space. Great having undercover parking especially on the west coast!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some areas a bit tired and needing upgrade/maintenance to justify the expensive price tag (but that seems to be franz josef all over) but on the whole it was a comfortable nice place to stay. Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place. Staff A , clean Only problem was we booked for 3people and the extra Bed in Lounge was quite uncomfortable and short. Otherwise would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful rooms! Wonderful staff! Our unit though was a little close to the road and wish we were facing mountains instead.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place with sheep and highland cows. DVD library and kind front desk person.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice quiet place with Mountain View.

Comfy a short drive to town. No shops nearby. Need to book a breakfast bundle by 18.00.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
My only regret was not booking more than one night here. It was a great property with comfortable amenities and so much green space for the kids to run around and play in. They also loved the sheep and cows on the property. The staff was super friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just outside of the town with great views of the mountains. The farm animals are fun to feed and pet. The staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We were very pleased with Glenfern Villas. The apartment was very clean and comfortable with a great covered parking area. This came in very handy since it was pouring rain. The staff was excellent and provided advice when our route was closed due to flooding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management staff is very knowledgeable about what to see & do in the area. The accommodations were exceptionally clean & comfortable. 5 star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is clean and new. We loved our stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect base to explore Franz Josef. Lovely area and beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate 2 bedrooms villa, beautiful mountain view and plenty of space for a family of 4. They offered free DVDs, very clean coin operated laundry room. Plenty of coffee, tea selection and generous milk provided. Highly recommend to stay at 5 stars Glenfern villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Needham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a minor plumbing issue (no hot water) which the staff addressed immediately…on a weekend no less.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debrah, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay if you want to visit the Franz Josef glacier. Clean, well equipped and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Winderfull

Spotless roomy had everything within villa & also washing facilities & driers near their reception Becky wonderful at reception wonderful area peacefully tranquil it's an amazing area.Air liquid gold all the trees,quiet.Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Big enough for our family of 5. Kitchen area was super well stocked. They had games and videos to borrow - Yahtzee! Enjoyed the things to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Very nice one bedroom villa. Full kitchen with everything you need. Nice staff. Very quiet. Short drive into FJ. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

ZI QIANG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
WIFI doesn't work
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Advertised wifi so slow it is unusable - takes 5 minutes to load a page. Would have booked elsewhere if we knew this but the area was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A place to retreat

Amazing. Courteous staff. Comfortable. Serene.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024