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Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat

Rating (Qualmark)

Cancellation policies apply

1. Homestead Frontage2. Honey Suite Clawed Foot Bath3. Honeymoon Suite Bedroom4. Mountain View Room5. Guest Lounge6. Mountains & Mist7. Coffee Cafe8. Dinning Room

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in New Zealand Dollars ($) Booking Fees

Property Details

State Highway 6
Franz Josef Glacier 7952 West Coast, South Island
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Our NEW unique accommodation opened January 2006. Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat building’s design was inspired by a historical West Coast homestead and offers 12 rooms the finest quality accommodation facilities available in Franz Josef, with a hearty homemade farmhouse breakfast available to start your day.

Our 4 star plus accommodation is set in 200 acres of peaceful family farmland, overlooking picturesque Lake Mapourika, 5 minutes away from Franz Josef village.
An on site Bar & Restaurant - Mapourika Restaurant, is the newest attraction to the Retreat. Offering New Zealand Home Cooked delectable cuisine, the Restaurant caters for guests and off-the-road diners and is ideal for corporate functions.


By staying with us you get to experience the beauty 'Glacier Country' offers, as well as to share the local history and knowledge of this special place, where our pioneer family has resided for over 100 years.

We invite you to get away from it all and come and enjoy the fabulous accommodation and activities in our part of the world.

Each room has been individually decorated and are centrally heated, with French doors opening onto the balcony and have magnificent views of the surrounding snow capped mountains or lake.

The Guest's lounge has a large open fire and 42" Plasma TV. Enjoy a soak in the guest spa-bathroom after a hike on the glacier. Outdoor open fire/BBQ and a guest laundry for all guests to use. Café on-site offering Devonshire teas, espresso coffee and fresh home baking.

We look forward to welcoming you to Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat, where you will discover the beauty and grandeur of the glacial surroundings and experience our gracious country living.
  • All rooms are non smoking. Disabled facilities.An on site Bar & Restaurant.
  • Arrival / Departure lounge
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Dry cleaning / laundry service
  • Gay friendly
  • Non-smoking floors
  • Restaurant/s
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Spa/Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Tour desk

Poineer Hotel King Room

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Our Poineer King Hotel Room's include the following: King bed or single beds, Tea/coffee making facilities, ensuite, SKY TV, DVD, telephone, Wardrodes, desk & chairs. Rooms are Centrally heated with wireless internet & French doors opening onto balcony.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 double
or

2 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Fans
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Under-floor heating
  • Wireless / WiFi

Hotel Room-Queen Ensuite

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Our Poineer Hotel Room's include the following:Queen bed, Tea/coffee making facilities, ensuite, SKY TV, DVD, telephone, Wardrodes, desk & chairs. Rooms are Centrally heated with wireless internet & French doors opening onto balcony.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 double
or

2 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Fans
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Under-floor heating

Hotel Room-Spring Special

Book & Pay Securely
Our Poineer Hotel Room's include the following:Queen bed, Tea/coffee making facilities, ensuite, SKY TV, DVD, telephone, Wardrodes, desk & chairs. Rooms are Centrally heated with wireless internet & French doors opening onto balcony.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

Available bedding configurations:


1 double
or

2 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

 
Check In 1400hrs
Check Out 1100hrs
Getting There Travel south from Hokitika on State Highway 6 (approximately 1 1/2 hours drive) or north from Wanaka (approxiately 3 hours drive). We are located 6km north of Franz Josef village.
Parking Complimentary Large Off-street car area
Things To Do Glacier hiking, helicoper scenic flights, ski-planes and fixed-wing scenic flights, rainforest hikes, mountain bike riding, bird watching, kayaking, horse trekking, white heron tours, ATV 4 wheel bike tours, fishing, and hunting.
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