10 Cottages

3.0 star property

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Studio Cottage, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
View from room
Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June

Explore the area

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15 Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, South Westland, 7856
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Studio Cottage

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio Cottage

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

10 Cottages puts you in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and within a 10-minute stroll of Glacier Hot Pools. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and express check-in. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. .In the area of this 3-property class Franz Josef Glacier hotel, you'll find Franz Josef Glacier.

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

10 Cottages

10 Cottages offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. 10 Cottages also features express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Franz Josef Glacier hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
10 Cottages offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Franz Josef Glacier hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 10 Cottages?

10 Cottages offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at 10 Cottages?

As of 22 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 10 Cottages on 23 June 2026 start from AU$169, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at 10 Cottages?

Yep, 10 Cottages has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at 10 Cottages?

No, there is no spa at this property. Waiho Hot Tubs is a short 6-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 10 Cottages?

No, 10 Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 10 Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 10 Cottages?

No, pets are not allowed.

10 Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 367 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good size, very comfortable for 1-2 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean comfortable and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zaynab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great views, good sized room and everything I needed for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and location. Good for local walks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrance J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice layout and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and neat, handy to town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. We were very impressed with the whole property. Native planting around each cottage is beautiful. Our cottage was very sunny. One of the best places we’ve stayed in. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The individual cottages were very cozy and nice to stay in! The beds were very comfortable and the mountain view in the morning was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean comfortable room, close walking distance to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, amenities warm, clean & cozy Shower pressure to die for! Easy parking, easy to locate. Overall excellent A+++
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Amenities
Basic accommodation and ok for a stop off. Wouldn’t revisit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, quiet, spacious, free parking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with convenient parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area with a very good restaurant around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was close to the main strip of town so we were able to walk. Recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning would be nice this time of year but otherwise it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely cottage. Had a pleasant overnight stay. Very cozy and welcoming place surrounded with beautiful mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cottage number 4 was very comfortable with a super view. I wish we could have stayed longer and explored the area but for an overnight stop it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023