Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Lodge in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier

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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.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

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
CA $59
CA $68 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Queen Bed w/ shared bathroom

Wonderful
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Twin Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Very good
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted painting, and a window with curtains.

Queen Bed Ensuite

Excellent
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Twin Bed Ensuite (private Bathroom)

Wonderful
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
A neatly made bed with a quilted headboard, two bedside lamps, a large mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, a painting of a leopard, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed artwork.

Classic Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a blanket, a wall-mounted painting, bedside lamps, and a nightstand.

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and window.

Comfort Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a bed, a bunk bed, a desk with a microwave, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

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
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪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

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms

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

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

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

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

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Mastercard

Property class

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

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 7-minute walk from Waiho Hot Tubs and 7 minutes' walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property offers convenient access to nearby restaurants and has partnered with local eateries for guest discounts. (10 reviews)
  • The on-site spa and whirlpool were available for free use and provided a relaxing experience. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff, clean room, clean and spacious kitchen.And FREE COFFEE + MUFFINS + SOUP. There was hardly anyone when we stayed here coz probably it was winter plus it was raining the whole week so we had the whole lounge and kitchen to our selves. They also have lots of games for everyone so you won’t feel bored
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location nice place
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great location, friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, nice value and facilities in a tiny town
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, great facilities and very good customer service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, friendly staff, great stay

Beautiful place, friendly staff, great stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay. Comfortable bed & clean room. Had a spa pool you can reserve spots
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great - good facilities -thanks
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and great restaurants partnered with hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in Room 301 & it was perfect for our family of four adults. They had everything we needed to be comfortable. Rooms were clean, staff very accommodating & friendly & the location was close to everything you needed. I highly recommend this property & I'm picky!
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8/10 Very good

Helpful staff, clean room
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff super helpful and carried one of our bags to our room (didn’t ask for that).
2 twin bed room
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10/10 Exceptional

We only spent an evening here but really enjoyed it and would come back without hesitation. Room with private bath was very well appointed and staff super helpful. Check in times are confusing and thank goodness for Expedia staff who helped. Communication with the hotel (ie email or by phone) could be improved but a great spot to stay at on a budget.
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8/10 Very good

The room is small but there is a great shared kitchen and dining space.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and hospitality, and incredible bed and pillows! A tad noisy but very central and would def stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect - shared bathrooms so clean with hot soup complementary, muffins and popcorn also and the kitchen area is amazing. Only 2 years old! Fabulous.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room use clean, relaxing, peaceful and felt like home.
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8/10 Very good

We had a 2 bedroom suite on the third floor which was comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helped carry the luggage up. Enjoyed the hot tub.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely chalet nice and clean
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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6/10 Good

The staff were helpful. The room was on the small size but was clean and tidy. Well equipped share kitchen.
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10/10 Exceptional

All of our rooms were clean, professional staff and amenities were top notch! Thank you
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean and close to all amenities in town.
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8/10 Very good

Great dining / kitchen area Easy access to all tours in Franz Josef