Franz Alpine Retreat
2 Donovan Drive
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Why people book this hotel
“The larger unit we stayed in had tons of room, a well equipped kitchen to prepar…”
“Ample parking Easy to find Peaceful Comfortable bed Exceptional water pressure”
“While not right in the village, the location is very close”
“Location was beautiful”
“The rooms were decent & clean”
“Clean and well presented”
“Friendly staff, very comfortable bed, great shower pressure”
“We booked very last minute for an overnight stay on our way up the West Coast an…”
Overview
Franz Alpine Retreat is located in the heart of the Southern Alps, a 5-minute drive from Franz Josef Town. The peaceful retreat offers free parking. Franz Alpine Retreat offers a range of accommodation from Chalets to Studios. The chalets are modern with full kitchen facilities. A flat-screen TV, sofa seating area and tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Guests have access to a book library and laundry services. Outdoor activities such as hiking and sky diving are available. A continental breakfast can be arranged upon request. Other dining options are available near the property.
Traveller reviews
Steve
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
“A good sized base to explore Glacier Country from”
While not right in the village, the location is very close. The larger unit we stayed in had tons of room, a well equipped kitchen to prepare food in, a good shower, and comfy bed. Lots of space. We used the laundry facility on site which had good sized machines to wash and dry for a modest cost. We had 2 nights there while checking out some walks in the area and it worked really well for us.
Kathryn
couple
May 20, 2026
“great”
great atmosphere and facilities
Ian
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
“Excellent”
Excellent place to stay
Jocelyn
couple
May 17, 2026
“Beautiful surroundings, wonderful accommodation and such friendly staff.”
Could not fault anything about our stay. Location was beautiful. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Teresa
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
Well looked after
Susannah
couple
April 27, 2026
“Recommend. I would stay again.”
Ample parking Easy to find Peaceful Comfortable bed Exceptional water pressure
Barbara
couple
April 18, 2026
“Peaceful stay in Franz Josef”
Big size room with basic kitchen facilities
SAMANTHA
family_with_children
April 18, 2026
Stunning scenery out the window and a short distance out of the town
Devang Jayantilal
family_with_children
April 13, 2026
“Decent for a short stay , far from everything. strictly OK.”
The rooms were decent & clean. The studio had decent space with a nice living area and a decent bedroom. The 2 bed family room / apartment was nice which decent living + kitchen area. The location, even though far from the centre, is in a very quiet and peaceful area..surrounded by only plain fields and mountains.
Hishara
family_with_children
April 12, 2026
“Try stay in town”
Kitchenette and bedroom
Matthew
couple
April 11, 2026
“Good place to stay, a bit of a drive back into town for dinner, however price wise it was good”
Clean and well presented
Brian
couple
April 10, 2026
Nice quiet location.
Leanne
couple
April 10, 2026
“Would stay here again.”
Friendly staff, very comfortable bed, great shower pressure. Very quiet location.
Dean
couple
April 8, 2026
“Nice quiet accommodation.”
Nice modern unit. Excellent shower power!. Quiet. Plenty of room for vehicles.
Denise
extended_group
April 8, 2026
The views, the location, being just out of town, and the comfortable beds. The the ramps made accessibility ♿️ for older people great.
Colleen
couple
April 6, 2026
Could have been cleaner
Lauren
extended_group
April 5, 2026
Good, clean accommodation for our group. We booked very last minute for an overnight stay on our way up the West Coast and hadn't realised the check in closed at 8pm so we panicked when we arrived and the office was closed but the staff had sorted it and we had the information we needed to access our accommodation. We were very thankful after a long day travelling!
Ernest
couple
March 30, 2026
“Lovely unit in beautiful surroundings”
Clean and comfortable
Poh Nam
family_with_children
March 28, 2026
“Spotless, peaceful—perfect comfy stay! Definitely coming back!”
While travelling from Franz Josef to Queenstown, we made a few stops along the route, so we were checking in rather late. The check-in process was simple and fast, even though we arrived at Franz Alpine Resort quite late at night. We were elated to find a spotless room upon our arrival. The setting is peaceful, yet it's not far from the center of town. We had a wonderful night's sleep on the comfy bed!
Gregory
couple
March 27, 2026
I'm not commenting at all because i gave detailed helpful comments on my previous accommodation and you said it didn’t meet your rumes. I re read the comments and the rules and couldn't determine how i transgressed- the option to edit didn’t seem to work so i wont be commenting again and your moderation drone doesn't explain the machine's logic or why it doesn't qualify. - I'll stick to TripAdvisor
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options
General
Heating, Bicycle parking, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Safety & security
Smoke alarms
Services
Shuttle service, Ironing service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Grocery deliveries, Tour desk
One-Bedroom Cottage
This cottage has a patio, kitchenware and electric kettle.
Two-Bedroom Cottage
This cottage features a kitchen, toaster and kitchenware.
Queen Studio
Providing free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible studio features a private entrance, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Queen Studio
Offering free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The studio offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.
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