Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property
City-center lodge in Franz Josef Glacier

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Family Studio, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Family Studio, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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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.

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
$48 nightly
The total price is $56
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Queen Bed Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom)

Highlights

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

Studio, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Studio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • 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 - 0.2 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

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • SnakeBite Brewery
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬6 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.

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 3-minute walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 7 minutes' walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

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Reviews

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Chill, relax and munch

This should be the best accommodation i stayed in NZ over the past 3 weeks. Decors are great, they provide muffin, veg soup, coffee bean machines and even popcorn. Netflix on tv to keep me entertained while having my meal and a hot tub to relax after many days of continuous walks and hiking.
Danny Siong Kee, 2-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Well priced, excellent room, squeaky clean.
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Location
Stewart, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff
Udo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Way better than expected. We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay - thank you Wild Kea Lodge.
Kerri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hostesses were lovely.
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and very helpful in getting our luggage up to our family room. We appreciated the lovely extras - muffins on arrival, popcorn and marshmallows, and homemade soup in the communal kitchen.
Rebecca, 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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Warm & friendly welcome. Lovely, spacious room with views of the mountains. Close to restaurants.
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

Super nice staff.
Jatuporn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The uniqueness of the place
Corry, 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

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

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

8/10 Very good

Great location, very walkable, helpful folks! The only problem was the broken drain in our shower and an AC would have been nice. Thank you!
Cynthia, 2-night trip