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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property
City-center lodge in Franz Josef Glacier

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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

  • 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 R709
R815 total
includes taxes & fees
08 Jul - 09 Jul

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed Ensuite

8,8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom)

8,8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Mountain View

9,4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

8,4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio, Mountain View

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

  • ‪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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Free uncovered on-site 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 3-minute walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 7 minutes' walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

9,0

Wonderful

9,4/10

Cleanliness

9,6/10

Staff & service

8,8/10

Amenities

9,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It's really comfortable and friendly. The kitchen and spa are nice and they provide umbrellas. That's really useful.
YI TING, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great dining / kitchen area Easy access to all tours in Franz Josef
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Large communinual kitchen, cozy setting for relaxing and talking to fellow travelers
Huizhao, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The onsite amenities in the shared kitchen were very nice. The rooms were a bit noisy but got quiet after 9 pm and the sinks are super tiny, otherwise it was a great choice for our two nights in the area.
Kathleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The stand-out place we stayed on our travels - brilliant staff, lovely room, great facilities, beautifully decorated... but it was the little things like fresh muffins and water bottles when we arrived and help getting our luggage up to the top floor that really made the difference. Highly recommended!
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The shared lounge was very comfortable and relaxing. Loved the coffee
Andrew, 1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Wild Kea Lodge was perfect for our 2 night stay in Franz Josef. Our comfort room was a good base for exploring the area. The communal kitchen and dining area was really handy. The lodge is in the centre of the township so really convenient for amenities.
Joanna, 2-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

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

From the moment we were greeted with warm muffins with butter and jam, we knew we were in a great place. It got better. The place was smart, modern and clean. The shared kitchen was well equipped. And the staff were brilliant.
Mark, 2-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

10/10 Exceptional

The Thai lady staff (Khun Tuk) at the front desk is super helpful and friendly. Yes, of course I’m Thai so I felt warm welcome right away. The property is cozy, although the room size is a bit small but equipped with everything you want plus TV with streaming. Free popcorn and marshmallow in the canteen!! That’s very thoughtful. Love the place and only 5 min drive to glacier!!
Afronon, 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

6/10 Good

It was quaint and clean. I didn't like the shared bathroom and lack of air conditioning. I think the former should be explicitly noted in the property description.
Teresa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

This was a run down cottage that was difficult to get in and out of reception. Our unit had full cooking facilities but dishes were dirty. We didn’t cook and washed cups before having morning coffee. The privacy and ocean view was nice.
Gail L, 1-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