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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

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

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Bed Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed Ensuite

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

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Free use of bicycles, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this lodge. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden and gas grills. Change of towels is available on request
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 on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef, you're just a quick walk from Te Wahipounamu. Enjoy features like free self-parking, plus dry cleaning service and coworking space.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles, helicopter/aeroplane tours and hiking/biking trails
  • Steps from Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps
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.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.

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

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alf

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

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

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

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

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
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

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful welcoming common areas, clean and well equipped and space for food to be stored etc. Nearby spa and facilities and when moving often the staff were really great and did laundry for us although arrived late and stayed only one night. Really friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026