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Chalet, 1 Bedroom
742 square feet
1 Queen Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard Area
743 square feet
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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2 Bedroom Cottage
861 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Chalet 2 Bedrooms Disabled Access
743 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard Area
430 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Unit, 1 Queen bed
377 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Unit, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Mountain View
Room with view
377 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms
743 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View
743 square feet
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Motel with free parking, near Glacier Hot Pools

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Alpine Retreat is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Glacier Hot Pools. This motel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Sentinel Rock and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Alex Knob.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Take advantage of the motel's room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Franz Alpine Retreat features a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Franz Alpine Retreat has designated areas for smoking.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2008
  • Total number of rooms - 17
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Garden
  • Wheelchair accessible

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Franz Alpine Retreat offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Room service
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 21
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Balcony or patio
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Change of towels (on request)

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

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

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Cash or credit card deposit required

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Guest will receive an email before arrival 7 days

Contactless check-in is available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per day
  • Breakage deposit: NZD 50 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
  • Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin Franz Josef Glacier
  • Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
  • Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin Franz Josef Glacier
  • Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Cabin
  • Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
  • Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat
  • Franz Alpine Retreat Motel
  • Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat
  • Franz Alpine Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
  • Franz Alpine Retreat Motel Franz Josef Glacier

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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