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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, 7856
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪8 min walk‬

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Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

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(11 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Bed Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef places you next to Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. This 20-room lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and free use of bicycles.
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What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

At Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef, guests have access to free use of bicycles, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. This hot springs lodge also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef on Jun 4, 2026 start from $53, 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 do around Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

This lodge is located in Franz Josef Glacier, just steps from Our Lady of the Alps and Westcoast Wildlife Centre, and within a short walk of Glacier Hot Pools. You'll also find Te Wahipounamu and Waiho Hot Tubs less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef include a casino at the property?

No, Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

Is Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef good for couples?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like an art gallery plus some guestrooms include a mountain view and a kitchen.

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef have a hot tub?

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

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

Does Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef have connecting rooms available?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef that offer a balcony.

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great parts….staff thinks of things above and beyond…muffins at the counter, popcorn in the kitchen, bikes up and ready to go for free.. The kitchen area is immensely large. Gigantic tvs throughout. But the feel is upscale college dorm, tiny rooms with very loud people and squeaky halls. People up till 2 am and others leaving at 4 am. It’s really cute, but not great for older adult couples, (given twin beds) we grew out of the college scene a long time ago.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riom was clean, and staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gordon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic motel allclean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colin, Woolooware

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, comfortable bed, great internet and large TV. Right in town so close to eateries, bars and helicopter flights. Friendly staff. Compensated for broken coffee machine by giving two coffee vouchers and a $20 voucher for a food place in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely small with no room for luggage! Too many big paintings made the room minute !! The bathroom was small & had half a sink! Impossible to wash your face or brush your teeth ! Though the staff were friendly .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

King Keung John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is small and fellow guests can be noisy. However the shared kitchen is excellent fully equipped and they also provide daily free vegetable soup. Location is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Some nice touches, free muffin and free soup. The noise from the room above and generally when anyone moved in the property was incredible. Sink in the bathroom not big enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and plenty of amenities for prepping own food. Room small as was the bathroom. And the sink was super small!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room use clean, relaxing, peaceful and felt like home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Preeti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, nice value and facilities in a tiny town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is small but there is a great shared kitchen and dining space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were small rooms, but very clean. Worked just fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful welcoming common areas, clean and well equipped and space for food to be stored etc. Nearby spa and facilities and when moving often the staff were really great and did laundry for us although arrived late and stayed only one night. Really friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Location near Haka lodge meant a lot of noise
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramnik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room But very compact Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of our rooms were clean, professional staff and amenities were top notch! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great - good facilities -thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julie special place! Easy access, friendly environment and lots of places to sit and read!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsincheng Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely friendly, lovely warm muffin on arrival and help with my bags. Spotless, comfy room, nice bed, water and coffee/tea supplies and a large TV. This would have been a 5 star review if not for the noise from the upstairs room as the walls are very thin. I heard everything all night and hardly slept. It’s the not fault of the hotel so I feel bad marking down but maybe invest in some sound proofing. Other than that…lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025