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Franz Alpine Retreat

Motel

2 Donovan Drive

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

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

Great location
6 mentions

While not right in the village, the location is very close

Location was beautiful

Clean rooms
5 mentions

The rooms were decent & clean

Clean and well presented

Friendly staff
3 mentions

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…

Parking available
1 mentions

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

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Steve

solo_traveller

May 23, 2026

9

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.

K

Kathryn

couple

May 20, 2026

9

great

great atmosphere and facilities

I

Ian

solo_traveller

May 18, 2026

9

Excellent

Excellent place to stay

J

Jocelyn

couple

May 17, 2026

10

Beautiful surroundings, wonderful accommodation and such friendly staff.

Could not fault anything about our stay. Location was beautiful. Wish we could have stayed longer.

T

Teresa

solo_traveller

May 17, 2026

10

Well looked after

S

Susannah

couple

April 27, 2026

7

Recommend. I would stay again.

Ample parking Easy to find Peaceful Comfortable bed Exceptional water pressure

B

Barbara

couple

April 18, 2026

7

Peaceful stay in Franz Josef

Big size room with basic kitchen facilities

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SAMANTHA

family_with_children

April 18, 2026

9

Stunning scenery out the window and a short distance out of the town

D

Devang Jayantilal

family_with_children

April 13, 2026

7

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.

H

Hishara

family_with_children

April 12, 2026

4

Try stay in town

Kitchenette and bedroom

M

Matthew

couple

April 11, 2026

8

Good place to stay, a bit of a drive back into town for dinner, however price wise it was good

Clean and well presented

B

Brian

couple

April 10, 2026

8

Nice quiet location.

L

Leanne

couple

April 10, 2026

9

Would stay here again.

Friendly staff, very comfortable bed, great shower pressure. Very quiet location.

D

Dean

couple

April 8, 2026

8

Nice quiet accommodation.

Nice modern unit. Excellent shower power!. Quiet. Plenty of room for vehicles.

D

Denise

extended_group

April 8, 2026

10

The views, the location, being just out of town, and the comfortable beds. The the ramps made accessibility ♿️ for older people great.

C

Colleen

couple

April 6, 2026

6

Could have been cleaner

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Lauren

extended_group

April 5, 2026

9

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!

E

Ernest

couple

March 30, 2026

9

Lovely unit in beautiful surroundings

Clean and comfortable

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Poh Nam

family_with_children

March 28, 2026

9

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!

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Gregory

couple

March 27, 2026

8

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.

Max 2 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Two-Bedroom Cottage

This cottage features a kitchen, toaster and kitchenware.

Max 4 guests 80 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 09:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note JAG Escape Franz Alpine Retreat is located 5 km outside of the nearest town. There are no shops or public transport services nearby and the road in to the town is not suitable for pedestrians. It is also therefore not suitable for guests travelling via bus. Please note that when you are booking for more than 2 people in the One-Bedroom Chalet, you will be provided with an additional bedroom. Please specify if you would like 2 double beds or 1 double bed and 2 single beds, using the special request box or contacting the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:29 PM

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