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Glenfern Villas

4.5 star property
Mountain aparthotel within easy reach of Waiho Hot Tubs

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing - Glenfern Villas (Franz Josef Glacier)
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Escape to Glenfern Villas, where a lush garden and playground await. Connect with nature or unwind in the library, all while staying connected with in-room WiFi. With helpful staff and barbecue grills on hand, your mountain retreat is sure to be unforgettable.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Lounge area

Main amenities (12)

  • 18 apartments
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Gas grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate sitting area
$154 nightly
The total price is $179
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Mountain luxury retreat
Stunning mountain views surround this luxury aparthotel. A peaceful garden provides the perfect setting for a serene escape from everyday life.
Breakfast bonuses
This aparthotel serves up a continental breakfast to kick off each day. Morning favorites await before heading out to explore.
Luxury sleep hideaway
Spacious aparthotel rooms offer cozy bedrooms with down comforters. Blackout drapes ensure total darkness, and private patios add luxury.

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Villa (1 King Bed or Twin Bed)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

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

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

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 2 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Glenfern Villas

Glenfern Villas is a great choice for a stay in Franz Josef Glacier. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and apartments offer up nice touches like premium bedding and hydromassage showerheads. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 18 apartments
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free covered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite carport
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served onsite
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Children's books
  • Trampoline

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Rice cooker
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Library
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

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 elevators
  • Soundproofing
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Safe at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Nature reserve
  • Helicopter/airplane tours on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 18 rooms
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Policies

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.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard

National rating

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

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

Does Glenfern Villas offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Glenfern Villas 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 Glenfern Villas?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Glenfern Villas?

Yes, there's free self parking. Onsite parking options include a carport.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Glenfern Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Glenfern Villas and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Does Glenfern Villas have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a toaster, a rice cooker, and cookware.

Does Glenfern Villas have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, each apartment features a patio.

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Reviews

Glenfern Villas Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property offers convenient and covered parking, especially useful during inclement weather. (3 reviews)
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Glaciers

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good stay
Vignesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and well presented. Excellent views of the mountains.
Ian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location and views, comfortable and clean.

10/10 Exceptional

This property is clean and new. We loved our stay here!!
Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The perfect base to explore Franz Josef. Lovely area and beautiful setting.
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would go there again and tell others
Wayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicely decorated Beautiful grounds All the amenities we needed Desk clerk gave fantastic advice on hikes!!!!
Carol, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent condition, lots of space. Great having undercover parking especially on the west coast!
Matt, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great facility and location for a peaceful night
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place with sheep and highland cows. DVD library and kind front desk person.
Aron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation with good facilities in the room. Couple minutes out of town but lovely area.
Graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Management staff is very knowledgeable about what to see & do in the area. The accommodations were exceptionally clean & comfortable. 5 star rating.
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay if you want to visit the Franz Josef glacier. Clean, well equipped and quiet.
Debrah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Some areas a bit tired and needing upgrade/maintenance to justify the expensive price tag (but that seems to be franz josef all over) but on the whole it was a comfortable nice place to stay. Friendly helpful staff
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just outside of the town with great views of the mountains. The farm animals are fun to feed and pet. The staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Edwin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Maureen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious modern units well equipped and super friendly and helpful staff.
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a quick one night stopover at Franz Josef. The staff we very friendly and the property was adequate.

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful rooms! Wonderful staff! Our unit though was a little close to the road and wish we were facing mountains instead.
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very very quiet Clean and neat Views are unbelievable
TITUS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Adrienne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely gorgeous setting with a view of the glacier. Villa was comfortable (except for the lack of bedside lamps) with a nice kitchen and good beds. Loved that they had free DVDs available (which we took advantage of thanks to a very rainy afternoon and evening) and laundry facilities. The town of Franz Joseph Glacier was cute but food options weren't great - I'd suggest cooking in. Glad we had 2 nights here!
Cynthia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice size chalet, not far out of town
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was in a great location just outside of Franz Josef. Villa was clean and well equipped and staff were friendly
Sandra, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!

We had such a wonderful stay! The guy at the front desk, I believe his name was Damian, was so helpful and gave us great advice on hikes and places to eat.
Alonzo, 2-night trip