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Franz Josef Oasis

West Coast · New Zealand

Franz Josef Highway 6View location

9.4/10Excellent703 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.6/109.6
Location7.8/107.8
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Value10.0/1010.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Franz Josef Oasis

Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden at Franz Josef Oasis. This hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site shopping, a cozy lobby fireplace, and tour/ticket assistance. Dine at the on-site restaurant, and savor a complimentary continental breakfast served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

For your convenience, express check-in/check-out and multilingual staff are available. Free self-parking is also provided. Relax in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms, each featuring a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. Private bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Coffee/tea makers are provided, and housekeeping is offered daily.

Located in Franz Josef Glacier National Park, the hotel is a short drive from Te Wahipounamu and Lake Mapourika, and within 5 km of Waiho Hot Tubs and the Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Hokitika Airport (HKK) is approximately 131 km away.

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When you stay at Franz Josef Oasis in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Te Wahipounamu and Lake Mapourika. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre.

Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Children not allowed Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM. If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [RECEPTION DOOR]. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Te Wahipounamu 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Mapourika 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Glacier Hot Pools 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Waiho Hot Tubs 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Westcoast Wildlife Centre 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Our Lady of the Alps 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
St James Anglican Church 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Waiho Bailey Bridge 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Sentinel Rock 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Alex Knob 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery 22.7 km / 14.1 mi
Te Koha Gallery 27.9 km / 17.3 mi
Fox Glacier Guiding 28.3 km / 17.6 mi
Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest 28.4 km / 17.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 20
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
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  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Only Adults
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: SUI.DX

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  • SUITE PREMIUM KING BEDSUITE • PREMIUM KING BEDSUI.KG-PI

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    SUITE PREMIUM KING BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG-PI

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  • SUITE LUXURYSUITE • LUXURYSUI.LX

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    SUITE LUXURY

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: SUI.LX

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  • SUITE EXECUTIVE KING BEDSUITE • EXECUTIVE KING BEDSUI.EJ-KG

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    SUITE EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Room code: SUI.EJ-KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Franz Josef Oasis

9.4
Excellent
703 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Location
7.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Value
10.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Nerissa
Large room with its own fireplace. Double bathroom withe spa bath was amazing.
And of course, the complimentary Continental Breakfast comprised a vast selection of tasty eats. A few minutes drive to Franz Josef Village.
Will highly recommend booking in here!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2026
VICTOR
Breakfast was fresh. Our Swiss born hostess was very friendly and accommodating-accessible.Room heat was excellent
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2026
Rie
Room was very clean and speciou, staff were very friendly and provided us a good breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Fiona
Nice location a 3-4 kms from centre of Franz Josef with a country feel.
Was very quiet and staff were very helpful.
Room was clean and modern. Some more LED lights in ceilings would be handy.
Condensation “crying windows” need addressing.
Good continental breakfast each morning was provided.
Shuttle service to and from some restaurants in Franz Josef was extremely welcomed.
All in all a very modern and well maintained motel with very accommodating staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
sandeep
Rooms were clean and fresh. Staff were super helpful and friendly
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Kim
Great property! Clean and hotel staff was fabulous! Would recommend staying there.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
William
Room, was clean, no ac, but didn't really need it.
Included breakfast was a little lighter than expected.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2026
Stephen
Very clean and good breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
Sam
Angela and Thomas were excellent hosts going the second mile for us and their guests. The property is high quality and well furnished and welcoming. The location, landscaping, and environment was wonderful. They have a very good nutritious breakfast each morning in a scenic breakfast space. Thank you for your five star hospitality on checkin and throughout our stay. Greg and Gina Texas
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
Carmella
It was a quiet place with great views away from the hustle and bustle. Didn’t hear any helicopters!
Angela and staff were friendly and helpful to make our stay very pleasant. The continental breakfast was very pleasant with a coffee machine with various choices, teas, juice and cereals and yogurt. Small platter of ham, cheese and hard boiled eggs was offered along with a small pastry.
A great place to stay for a couple of days.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2026
Martin
Beautiful spot, room was spaziosa and well appointed. Enjoyed our stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2026
greg
Clark’s were great! Very helpful!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2026
Irmgard Monika
We just stayed overnight, but it was lovely. Friendly, efficient check-in, quiet, comfortable room/bed. Breakfast had gluten-free cereal, which was an unexpected plus.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Feb 2026
Robert
If they had a very good, I would of checked that star. Lovely modern room. No air conditioning, so just a little warm. The host at the desk was soooo very accommodating and got us a large fan as well as the smaller fan that was in the room. Nice light breakfast, very clean. And lovely calming view out of our room. I would stay there again, if in the area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Susan
Staff super friendly and welcoming. Room very neat and tidy. A very enjoyable stay.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2026
Andrew
Clean spacious room, great views
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2026
Tami
The room is clean and has everything you need. Service was excellent and they even provided a small bottle of milk for tea in your room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Robertus
Spotless rooms, assertive staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
Justin
Room was nice and clean. The recepition staff could not be more helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2026
paul
Excellent service, room spotless and had everything we needed for stopover, staff really lovely and helpful (thanks to Angela and her husband for driving us to the town and booking restaurant). Highly recommended. Thanks
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2026
Oliver
Loved my stay at the Oasis Hotel. The owner and staff were super welcoming and really made me feel at home. They went out of their way with great local recommendations and helped with reservations. The room was spotless with a great view, and having laundry and breakfast available was a big plus. Highly recommend—would definitely stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2026
David
Clean and friendly!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Rachel
Lovely bedroom / bathroom. Bed was huge and comfy with lovely bedding. Loved the double sink in the bathroom which was spacious. Nice amenities. Fabulous view of pond from our room. Great parking. Breakfast was simple but delicious. Hotel has a deal with some local restaurants who pick you up and drop you back. That was great so we didn’t have to drive. We ate at Blue ice which was fantastic. We had such a great 2 night stay. Oh and not forgetting the Nespresso machine in our room! What a bonus!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2026
JANICE
Lovely spacious room welcoming helpful staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Karen
The owner of the hotel was delightful and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a good stay. It is a hidden gem 10 minutes outside of Franz Joseph
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
Pam
Great room, wonderful spa bath, plenty of toiletries, staff very helpful, good variety of food for continental breakfast, laundry facilities so $10 to wash and dry large load
8/10
Excellent
09 Jan 2026
Ramesh
Room was clean, location was ok but the breakfast was below average.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2026
Kevin
Staff wonderful
Breakfast just right
Spotless
Great location
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2025
Andrew
Really unique place in the best way! Super friendly staff make check in simple!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Dec 2025
Todd
Everything was ok
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
Alan
The exceptional service we received from Angela. She was always available, happy to help- with good suggestions and relevant information.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2025
Mandeep
We had a wonderful 1-night stay at the Franz Joseph Oasis. Everything from our check in when we arrived to cleanliness of the room and staff responsiveness to our every question was wonderful. The young lady at the front desk is wonderful and took care of us with a smile. A must consider hotel if you are visiting Franz Joseph.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2025
Ann
This was a lovely place to stay at. Staff members were very helpful and polite. The large room was nicely furnished in a minimalist style. Generous sized bathroom with nice toiletries. The room looked out onto a small pond and patio chairs were available on decking to relax and unwind. A laundry was available to guests. The breakfast was simple and nutritional. A small buffet range of cereals, fruits, cheese, tomato, cold meat, boiled eggs and bread. Help yourself. It was non fussy and filling. Definitely stay again and would recommend it to family and friends
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2025
xander
I had a wonderful stay at Franz Josef Oasis.
The property is quiet, cozy, and conveniently close to the glacier. The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the stay even more enjoyable. Overall, a great experience — I would definitely stay here again when visiting Franz Josef.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
Iain
Staff were really helpful. Stayed on way past normal check in time after we were delayed by a 7 hour road closure. Electric.log fire was on which gave a warm cosy welcome along with a small welcome gift that was much appreciated. Good suggestions for dining out and places to go. Had a good outside seating area, by dining area was sheltered with heaters allowing to have breakfast outside with open country views.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Dan
the breakfast was fresh and the staff kept it replenished efficiently
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Lisa
The room was very spacious and comfortable. The staff were very welcoming and attentive with good recommendations for dinner.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Donna
The rooms were spotless, containing a bath with jets and overhead shower. Great water pressure. Located 10 mins from the town in a nice quiet location. The lady at reception was very friendly and helpful and gave us tips where to eat. The gentleman at breakfast was very polite and friendly. The hotel also has a 24 hr laundry with a honesty box available but we didn’t use it.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Nichole
The owners are so friendly and welcoming! The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast was a nice spread. It’s conveniently located to the main area of Franz Josef. I would stay here again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2025
Simon
Room was very clean and comfortable but a bit bland for the size and cost. Could be much improved with a coffee machine or plunger and a couple of paintings on the bare walls.
Continental breakfast fairly basic but reasonable.
Nice outlook from the room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
A Timothy

Welcoming

This is a great stay. Very welcoming, rooms are spacious and the continental breakfast is excellent.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Desiree
Double check the tv remote is working for all rooms before guests arrive , but no problem! We turned it on at the tv instead. Wasn’t a big deal but will help with convenience for future guests :)
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Cheryl Anne
Excellent accommodation. Very clean and comfortable. Slightly out of town but a sort drive in the car. Lovely breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
VANIR
Very nice place
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
Liam
Very quiet, with lovely and accommodating hosts!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Tony
Angela was a superb host. So warm and welcoming. The rooms are excellent with lots of thought put in to the little things that make a stay special like - the fireplace in the room and the comfy lounge chairs. Definitely the best place we have stayed during our two weeks roadtrip around the South Island.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
William
What a well appointed rook. The jacuzzi tub was a highlight. The front grass area with the walkway and chairs was great.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Jeff
At first l thought this going to be bad , but the check in was flawless. The room was extremely nice. Sitting outside watching the sunset and clouds flowing through the mountains was so refreshing. The stars were incredible. Finally the breakfast granola choices were excellent. Ate twice. 5star
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2025
Todd
Property was located a few kilometers north of town. Lovely view out the back of the complex over a green pasture and pond. Room was spacious with Scandinavian style architecture and furniture. Center of the complex held the reception desk and breakfast buffet tables. You can sit outside on the deck
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2025
Kristin
This hotel is a lot further out from town than I expected and it is not walkable to the town of Frans Josef. BUT, the view is spectacular and the rooms were great.

Would definitely recommend someone staying at the hotel as long as they had a vehicle which I did not due to me arriving with a tour group.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Susan
This was probably our favorite place to stay in New Zealand. It's out of town so you definitely need a car, but the rooms are HUGE and modern and comfortable and immaculate. Unbelievably quiet at night. Breakfast was fantastic, fresh and delicious with a nice variety. The person who managed check-in was friendly and helpful. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Darla
Brand new gorgeous, quiet place to stay!
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2025
John
The place was beautiful. Lived up to expectations. I did check in late, and they had taped an envelope with my name to the reception door. Inside the envelope was a key and welcome letter. The letter was informative, but had no obvious notation of my room number. I was perplexed, and unsure of what to do. Thinking it may have been an oversight, I checked a couple of obviously unoccupied rooms, trying my key. This did not work. Upon re-examining the letter, I noticed two small hash marks at the top of the page in the center. There was no other information. Marks were small, but I read them as 11. I checked around and found a room 11, and this indeed was my room. It would have been helpful if they had just written the word ROOM before the hash marks as to me, the hash marks were not obvious as a room number.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Shirley
Lovely outlook.
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2025
Paul
Nice stay.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2025
Zhining
It is a brand new hotel, provide wonderful breakfast!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Michael
Yes, I would return!! You will need a car as a few minutes outside of town but worth the drive. In my case, enjoy the two staff members (German) as they provide superior customer service. They do provide a decent breakfast of boiled eggs, cheese, meat, cereal, fruit, yogurt and coffee!!! Found the rooms large for the area, nice bathroom, and great bed. I had a great stay
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2025
Jan

Beautiful location and condition

Great accommodation. Looked very new and clean. Located a couple of kms out of town so very quiet and peaceful. Included continental breakfast. Overall rate highly. Suggestion to have background music in restaurant area to give it some atmosphere.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2025
Lynda
This is a very comfortable motel style hotel with spacious, clean, modern rooms and a limited breakfast included in the room price. It is outside Franz Josef itself so as there is no restaurant a drive into the resort town itself is required for dining. Some rooms have great views of the mountains (sadly ours wasn’t one of them!)
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2025
Brian
Very comfortable stay for a couple of nights
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Mar 2025
Verified traveler
Room was damp smelling as no window.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2025
Heather
Wonderful, comfortable, clean and spacious room for a one night stay. Would stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Lars
Nice stay
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Christopher
Close to town well kept,
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2025
Harmeet
Beautiful, spacious, bright room. Very comfortable bed and lovely spa in the bathroom. The gardens and views are spectacular. Staff are very polite, friendly, and informative. Breakfast was great as well. Highly recommended!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2025
Sandra
A little bit out of town so requires driving to restaurants and shops. Very clean and quiet. Enjoyed the continental breakfast provided.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
Verified traveler
Far and away my favorite place I stayed in New Zealand. We arrived after check-in, but they were super accommodating and kind when we called. The rooms were so spacious and nice, I wish we stayed longer. Exactly the place you want to land if you have spent a long day traveling. The breakfast was also delicious, and the folks working there were very kind and helpful when we had questions about the area.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
16 Feb 2025
Sandra
Clean property, spacious room and very nice breakfast. Our room looked out over the lawn and pond, however, because the walkway for the rooms is right next to the building, curtains need to be closed for privacy. This diminished the property and surrounding area significantly. There was no A/C, just a small fan, and the windows could not be kept open because there are no screens. Overall, we did not feel it lived up to the hype.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Feb 2025
ivan
Disappointing. The value was lacking. No A/C, which is fine in a cool climate, but no windows, or screen door to provide ventilation. The \"jetted tub\" was pointless, as if from the 90's. There was no visible staff, aside from the ad who checked me in, and the others providing the continental breakfast.

I could smell the sewage in the bathroom.

The TV was programmed to be quiet.

The wifi was deplorable.

At least the king twin conversion was comfortable. The only saving grace.

I would never stay here again.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

Enjoyable stay but a number of issues

The premium, spa bath room we had was spacious and very clean with modern furniture, but being on the edge of the property this room plus some others had no opening windows and there was no air conditioning. A fan had been provided but the room was hot and airless at night. Being on the ground floor the sliding opening door could not be left open due to security.
The continental breakfast was adequate but only available between 8-9am.
Though it advertised satellite TV, only the standard free view channels were available.
Also be aware the property is out of town and a car needed to access restaurants.

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2025
Verified traveler
No AC so had to open window. Otherwise room was excellent. Loved the breakfast. Quiet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2025
DEANNA
Away from town just a little, but easy to get to. Town had a lot of people and this place was really quiet.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2025
Rebecca
Close to town but quiet, peaceful setting. The French couple were very courteous and accommodating.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2025
David
This was a wonderful room, perfect for the stay we had.
It was out of town so we used the car to get food.
Breakfast was included and very nice selection of things to eat.
The outside of the place does not do the inside justice.
Super clean modern looking furniture etc in the room. Really relaxing night
2/10
Poor
19 Jan 2025
Claudia
Very disappointed. Room smelled moldy and aggravated my allergies.. but no Kleenex available. Food crumbs on chairs and floor. Counter had food smears and fridge was flooded because it was turned down to lowest setting and had defrosted all over inside..bag of defrosted food in freezer compartment that I had to clean out before using it. Drawer that held coffee and biscuits had flies flying out of it when I opened it, so we didn’t use any of it. Bathtub needed a good scrubbing..but I didn’t get the mold ring off..Even hand soap container had visible dirt on it. All in all, embarrassing terrible.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2025
Syed
Good
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
JESSICA
Nice and comfortable room. Nice scenery.
Place was a little out of town. Make sure you have your own transportation or you might get stuck. Townspeople very nice, friendly and accommodating.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
21 Dec 2024
Teresita
The staff was super nice and the breakfast was good. The room is very basic. We were told that only 4 rooms have AC. Our room did not have AC. It was hot and had mosquitoes bothering us all night. If you opened the window, more mosquitoes would come in since they have no screens. They had a small table fan in the room but we started sneezing after turning it on. We got very little sleep and checked out after one night.
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2024
Kel
This property is not actually in Franz Joseph but FJ is close by. It's lovely but a little sterile for my taste, very well cared for and nicely furnished. I wish we had had more time to enjoy the outside grounds. There's seating and lawns all around the property.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2024
E

Spacious room & Yummy breakfast

Very spacious rooms with a lovely outlook. The included breakfast was excellent-lots of choice for a yummy breakfast. Definitely will stay again.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2024
Robert
Great place a couple miles away from town.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Kristina
Large exceptionally clean room
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2024
David
Very friendly staff. Rooms are excellent and very clean. Breakfast also excellent. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2024
Penny
Clean, quiet, beautiful view, amazing staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2024
Stephen
Our room was gorgeous with incredible views, lovely toiletries, a really comfy bed and was cleaned and replenished daily. The fire made it really cosy in the evening and having a laundry was fab.
Francesca was a super star.
Breakfast was good and plentiful.
Would strongly recommend.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2024
Verified traveler
Room was clean and nice. The only nit picky things are the toiletries and shower head. The bath gel was foaming bath wash and the shampoo was conditioning shampoo that wasnt very conditioning. A seperate hair conditioner would've been nice. The shower head was an aerating type. There's plenty of water pressure so the water is like being spayed with a hight pressure water hose.
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2024
Bo
Room is spacious and new. The only problem is that with large windows on two sides, it almost like a fish bowl with no privacy. breakfast is great but only for 1 hour.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Mar 2024
Subramanian
Short drive from town. Nice continental breakfast spread. The place is over-priced. It felt like a motel. The ‘luxury’ rooms have no views.
The website photos make the place look attractive. But they don’t tell you that only some of the rooms have that view.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2024
Pamela
We were a little disappointed we had to drive back 5 minutes to eat but the place was super nice room huge bed comfy and staff person was amazing would stay here again
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2024
Peter
Up market hotel on outskirts of town set in its own grounds. Rooms spacious and clean. Limited staff mean that front desk only open for a limited time. Breakfast options ok but not extensive.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Feb 2024
John
Basic clean motel with complimentary continental breakfast and good bed.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2024
Colin
Everything was as advertised.
Simple and clean.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2024
Verified traveler
Reception is only open part time, WiFi wasn’t good, tv remotes didn’t work and since reception wasn’t open we couldn’t get these issues addressed. Aside from that, really great stay - clean, comfortable, friendly staff. Would recommend!
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2024
NIKOLAUS

Lovely peaceful spot just outside Franz Joseph

Lovely stay in room 11, facing out back and the beautiful foothills. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was nice, the small fireplace was a fun surprise. Breakfast was simple but very good. We loved the yogurt and granola! The peaceful location is perfect!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2024
Ali
A very quiet and comfortable place to stay. The room was large, with comfortable bed and plenty of sitting options. Nice view from the window and glass patio style doors. The bathroom was clean and properly stocked with toiletries. Breakfast was adequate. Just one request: if they could start the breakfast earlier than 8AM.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2024
Derek
Lovely stay. Quiet with great service!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2024
Peter

South island getaway

Loved this place, great staff, friendly.
We were upgraded to a suite looking over pond and gardens. Breakfast was an outstanding continental spread. What a gem. Would recommend to anyone.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2024
Laura
This is a jewel of a hotel! We booked it last minute and it has been one of our favorites on this trip. Very clean and spacious. Highly recommend this hotel
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2024
Manjula
It is a relatively new hotel with clean and spacious rooms. Friendly staff and good service. Decent free breakfast is offered at no cost. It is not within walking distance of the town; so you will need a car.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2024
Susan
Lovely property for an overnight stay. Rooms are large, clean and provide a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was lovely and the staff very friendly.
Leisure Partner

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Franz Josef Oasis
Franz Josef Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

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