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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property
Lodge in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier

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In the heart of Franz Josef, Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. Explore the on-site art gallery, shop at the mall, or unwind in the garden. With free WiFi and luggage storage, you can hike or bike during your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Gas grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gas grill(s)
  • Free self parking
  • Mini-fridge
$47 nightly
The total price is $54
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees

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)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Bed Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
9 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, 7856

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

About this property

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

  • When visiting Franz Josef Glacier, Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef is a great choice to consider. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails. Free bike rentals and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Gas grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Art gallery on site
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Dock
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Mastercard

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

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like cycling and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef also has a garden.

What's the area around Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef like?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef is in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, a short 7-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools and 2 minutes' walk from Our Lady of the Alps.

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Reviews

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location nice place
Levent, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great location, friendly staff
Alf, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable and it was conveniently located right in town.
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Just awesome!
JUAN D, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, nice value and facilities in a tiny town
Preeti, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, great amenities.
Benjamin R, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff super helpful and carried one of our bags to our room (didn’t ask for that).
2 twin bed room
Nathan, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Helpful staff, clean room
Barbara, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great - good facilities -thanks
Morag, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Vivien, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room is small but there is a great shared kitchen and dining space.
Line, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room But very compact Great staff
Ramnik, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room use clean, relaxing, peaceful and felt like home.
Jim, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, friendly staff, great stay

Beautiful place, friendly staff, great stay
Yuval, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and great restaurants partnered with hotel
Trevor, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Colette, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Julie special place! Easy access, friendly environment and lots of places to sit and read!
Melissa, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room is small and fellow guests can be noisy. However the shared kitchen is excellent fully equipped and they also provide daily free vegetable soup. Location is convenient.
King Keung John, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice spot in a beautiful little town. Very cool place
Brayden, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All of our rooms were clean, professional staff and amenities were top notch! Thank you
Judith, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and hospitality, and incredible bed and pillows! A tad noisy but very central and would def stay here again!
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Location near Haka lodge meant a lot of noise
Graeme, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and plenty of amenities for prepping own food. Room small as was the bathroom. And the sink was super small!
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The room was very small with little room to maneuver bags and fully extend them open. The shared bathrooms leave something to be desired and could use a bit more cleaning. Convenient location to everything in town.
Megan, 1-night trip