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Glenfern Villas

4.5 star property

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A modern cabin-style hotel with a large deck and a mountain backdrop.
A compact hotel room with a red sofa, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view through the door.
A mountain lodge with a signboard indicating 'Glenfern Villas' and 'Inspection Welcome'.
43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, DVD player
A modern cabin with a large deck, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of mountains in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

1 Bedroom Villa (1 King Bed or Twin Bed)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed & 1 Sofa Bed)

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed & 1 Sofa Bed)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, DVD player

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds)

  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, DVD player

2 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen & 2/3 Single Beds)

  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, DVD player

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

VILLA ONE BED

  • Sleeps 20
  • Free WiFi

VILLA TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 20
  • Free WiFi

VILLA TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 20
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

Glenfern Villas places you within 3 miles (5 km) of popular attractions like Waiho Hot Tubs and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. This 18-room, 4.5-star aparthotel has in-room conveniences like kitchens, patios, and sitting areas.
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What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Glenfern Villas

At Glenfern Villas, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury aparthotel include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a garden.
Each apartment is soundproofed and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom and a sitting area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels and a DVD player. Beds sport premium bedding and the bathroom offers a hydromassage showerhead, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include an electric kettle, a rice cooker, and free tea bags/instant coffee. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free crib
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 18 units
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The aparthotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No alcohol is served at Glenfern Villas.
  • There are no elevators.

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Glenfern
Glenfern Villas
Glenfern Villas Apartment
Glenfern Villas Apartment Franz Josef Glacier
Glenfern Villas Franz Josef Glacier
Glenfern Villas Aparthotel
Glenfern Villas Franz Josef Glacier
Glenfern Villas Aparthotel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Glenfern Villas?

Glenfern Villas provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Glenfern Villas?

As of Aug 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glenfern Villas on Aug 7, 2026 start from $139, 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.

What's there to see close to Glenfern Villas?

This aparthotel is located in Franz Josef Glacier, close to Glacier Hot Pools, Our Lady of the Alps, and Waiho Hot Tubs. You'll also find Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Bailey Bridge within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Glenfern Villas?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the aparthotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Are there luxury amenities available at Glenfern Villas?

Yes, this luxury aparthotel features a garden and a library, as well as apartments with premium bedding.

Does Glenfern Villas feature a casino?

No, Glenfern Villas doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Glenfern Villas?

No, there is no indoor pool at this aparthotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Glenfern Villas?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this aparthotel include premium bedding, a hydromassage showerhead, and a kitchen.

Does Glenfern Villas have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this aparthotel.

Does Glenfern Villas feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Glenfern Villas offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Glenfern Villas allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Glenfern Villas though service animals are welcome.

Does Glenfern Villas have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this aparthotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Glenfern Villas?

Yes, every apartment at Glenfern Villas comes with a patio.

Glenfern Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 381 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert John

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
in a good location with mountain views,place was clean and manager friendly and helpfull
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice space in a beautiful setting. Nicely equipped kitchen and the HVAC worked perfectly - nice to be able to control temperature for sleeping. Appreciated the laundry and DVD’s availability as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah-jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great visit to a very well equipped unit….everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Super villa - fabulous view - very charming place - excellent service and staff. would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vignesh

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot and inclusions. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location and views, comfortable and clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The villa was spacious and the host was welcoming. View from the living area was great. Good place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Would go there again and tell others
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nicely decorated Beautiful grounds All the amenities we needed Desk clerk gave fantastic advice on hikes!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great facility and location for a peaceful night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is clean and new. We loved our stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The perfect base to explore Franz Josef. Lovely area and beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodation with good facilities in the room. Couple minutes out of town but lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debrah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place to stay if you want to visit the Franz Josef glacier. Clean, well equipped and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and well presented. Excellent views of the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great place

Staff very friendly. Great views. Lovely villa.
View from our porch
Inside the villa
They have 4 sheep that the kids can feed. You get the feed from reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious modern units well equipped and super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a quick one night stopover at Franz Josef. The staff we very friendly and the property was adequate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A nice roomy villa with ample space for the 2 of us, the town was a 5 minute drive away. Laundry seemed more expensive than others on our travels
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TITUS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very very quiet Clean and neat Views are unbelievable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Management staff is very knowledgeable about what to see & do in the area. The accommodations were exceptionally clean & comfortable. 5 star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
What an excellent place to stay - home away from home. Great property; great views; excellent staff - could not be more helpful and a relaxing setting. Highly, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lysanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect. Everything was clean with eco friendly products. Well stocked kitchen,with everything you need. Comfortable furniture and bed. Plus a view of the snow peaks mountains that you can’t beat. Hostess was wonderful :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Nice size chalet, not far out of town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023