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Glenfern Villas

4.5 star property

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes
In-room dining
Exterior
Property grounds
Helicopter/plane tours

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    3 min drive
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    3 min drive
  • Canopy Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    417 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

1 Bedroom Villa (1 King Bed or Twin Bed)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player

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

  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds)

  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player

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

  • 703 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Front of property - evening/night

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, (587)
The price is $226
per night
$259 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Glenfern Villas is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. .This luxury aparthotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.
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What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min drive
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min drive
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min drive
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min drive
  • St James Anglican Church - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Glenfern Villas

Luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Glenfern Villas offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature down comforters. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private patios. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this aparthotel include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

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

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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 elevator
  • 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
  • Concierge services
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Ecotours 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
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Soundproofing
  • Vegetable garden
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

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

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

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. 248 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 356 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A place to retreat
Amazing. Courteous staff. Comfortable. Serene.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dharmik, Sammamish

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved that we could park the car right in front of the house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

SETH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Sheep were on the property, which you could pet and feed. The villa was nice. We had a two bedroom. One queen bed and two twin beds for our kids. One full bathroom, another would have been nice, but the one worked well. It was very close to the downtown area, about one KM. there are several good restaurants and all the companies running excursions. Would have me problem recommending.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Property was in a great location just outside of Franz Josef. Villa was clean and well equipped and staff were friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TITUS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very very quiet Clean and neat Views are unbelievable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What an excellent place to stay - home away from home. Great property; great views; excellent staff - could not be more helpful and a relaxing setting. Highly, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation with good facilities in the room. Couple minutes out of town but lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish we had more time in Franz Josef! Our 1 night stay was wonderful. The villa was extremely clean, spacious, and had all the amenities we needed. There was complementary laundry soap provided and we were able to use the coin operated washer and dryer. The owner (I think she was the owner) was very friendly and gave us great tips about the area. It’s a quick 3 minute drive into town where there are restaurants, shops, cafes and a little grocery store. Best of all was the welcome party - her sweet dog!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would go there again and tell others
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean and comfy
Clean and comfy stay. Close to the glacier.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Norwalk

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely spot to set up base in to explore the surrounding region. Unfortunately we were only able to stay the one night but would definitely put it on the list to return to for a longer stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Prashanth

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning service can be approved
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated Beautiful grounds All the amenities we needed Desk clerk gave fantastic advice on hikes!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023