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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property
City-center lodge in 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.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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
The current price is $56
includes taxes & fees
$49 per night
May 4 - May 5

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Queen Bed Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom)

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Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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 - 0.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬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.

Languages

English

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
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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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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good times in Franz Josef.

Our stay in Wild Kea Lodge exceeded expectations. The staff and owner were friendly and generous and ensured our stay in Franz Josef was memorable. We recommend Wild Kea Lodge and the associated businesses The Landing hotel and Running Beans Cafe highly. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
Brett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The proprieters were friendly welcoming & helpful Nice touches like a welcome muffin on arrival, free popcorn on tap & a great coffee machine!
Lynette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really great place. It’s modern, comfortable and had everything I needed.
Irene, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean and close to all amenities in town.
Melody, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The uniqueness of the place
Corry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Franz Josef experience

This was a hostel type hotel with private rooms available with on suite. close to the town (5 minutes walk) the room was very comfortable and nicely decorated. Air conditioning was available and good. Bath room was a bit small but the shower was really good and hot water plentiful. The views from the property were breathtaking especially the snow-capped mountains all around.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service

We arrived & it was raining. The young lady explained everything & showed us our room & it was on the 3rd floor. So she helped us take our bags upstairs & then gave us complimentary muffins which were warm & delicious after our 5 hour road trip. The room was warm & cosy & very clean & comfortable with a terrific view. Would highly recommend.
Di, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff very helpful and perfectly clean everywhere. Unfortunately no air con in the room but staff did provide fans to help.
Lucy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hostel like hotel.

Bathrooms not insuite, but didn't seem to be a problem. Room was nice, if a bit small. Kitchen well maintained.
Cathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family owned lodge and beautiful scenery

The lodge was beautiful and had a great view! We walked into town to grab breakfast and dinner. I didnt realize the room I picked had shared bathrooms but it worked out for the night we stayed. Highly recommend staying
Zack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place ever!

Such a great place! Our favorite so far while on this trip through New Zealand! She goes out of her way to make sure everyone is super happy!
Lori, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and kitchen area and room where great in fact awesome great price
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All the rooms were well designed and stylish. The service was impeccable and very welcoming. I wish I had been able to stay longer
Bernadette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Husband and I had a very comfortable stay here! Bathroom is a little small, and there’s not enough space in the room to accommodate larger suitcases but otherwise no complaints
Thao, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was very nice, responsive, and helpful! The room was small but very nice and clean. The kitchen we were able to use was great! The shared bathroom was good but showers were small. We would stay here again.
Ronald, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything you need

Great accommodation. A cross between backpackers and a hotel Very helpful and friendly staff. Good facilities all round. Free coffee from a bean to cup machine so the real deal. Also free freshly made popcorn as much as you like were a nice touch. We really enjoyed our stay
Kim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and helpfull staff. Free coffee and Popcorn. Nice and new rooms but no ac so they get kinda hot
Maximilian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recently refurbed, very clean, tidy and warm, and lovely staff. Free popcorn in the kitchen a bonus!
Rachel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff so nice( Joy) I do love popcorn there.
Maryann, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Didn’t realise it was a shared bathroom

Staff friendly, room was ok but quite hot as relied on a fan instead of air conditioning. Main issue was that it didn’t feel very clear when we booked that it would be a shared bathroom. As it was we were next door to the toilet and the bathroom which was very high spec but make sure you read carefully when you book if like us you try to avoid a shared bathroom. Generally still a good place to stay though.
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice

Felt very comfortable as a solo female. Even given a robe for going to bathroom. Nice touch
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for one night, had one of the few quad rooms. Room had a kitchenette which was well equipped, property has a common dining and kitchen area with an espresso machine and popcorn maker. Fully kitted out with pots and pans, utensils and basic spices. Extra bathroom (shower) and toilet on the ground floor, gym area which we couldn't use due to limited time, BBQ area which also couldn't use due to bad weather. Would highly recommend staying here even if just for a night. Staff were friendly and service was excellent
Prachi Shriram, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All very good
sam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Big and well-equipped kitchen area. Free popcorn and coffee. Overall clean, seating outside, nice lounge area. The walls a paper-thin and the staff was courteous, though seemed not too interested in being proactively helpful. WiFi connection was very slow and spotty, be sure to have data. The bathroom were quite cold I thought even though it wasn't winter. Overall, a pleasant experience at a reasonable rate.
Daniele, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place, with a few issues.

Location was great. The front desk staff friendly and suggested a great restaurant. Room had all amenities necessary and was a reasonable size. There were 2 problems. The first is thay our room was 1st floor right next to the front entry, so it was loud with people coming in late at night and departing early in the morning. What's worse is there is a picnic table just outside the window where people go to smoke and to drink. This is another source of noise outside normal quiet hours. The other problem is the bathroom sink. It is so small it's almost useless. Wash your face and the floor grts soaked.
Philip, 1-night trip