10 Cottages

Hotels
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Independent
9 (102 reviews)
15 Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, South Westland, 7856 , Franz Josef Glacier , NZ
64-3-7520211

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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Express check-out
Comprehensive recycling policy
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Golfing nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location, walking distance to shops/restaurants
Clean, tidy and well maintained rooms
Comfortable and cosy accommodation
Beautiful mountain/glacier views and verandas
Friendly, helpful staff
Good value for money
Allocated/easy parking (mostly)
Cons:
No on-site cook top / BBQ or expected cooking facilities in some units
Some bathrooms are very small / tiny
Occasional tight parking spaces
A few rooms feel small or have low ceilings (claustrophobic)
Some reports of worn beds or dated furnishings
Patio areas can lack privacy or be dark/cramped

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Consistently described as very clean, tidy and well maintained across multiple reviews.
Service
9.2
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful (assisted with lost car keys); generally positive service sentiment.
Location
9.6
Frequently praised as excellent and central — walking distance to shops, restaurants and glacier activities; great views.
Room Quality
8
Comfortable and cosy in many reports but several mentions of small/dated rooms, tiny bathrooms and at least one worn mattress.
Amenities
8.5
Room facilities adequate for self-catering in some units and verandas noted, but multiple guests wished for cooking/BBQ facilities; parking and accessibility noted.
Value for Money
9
Multiple reviewers called it good value / great cost-benefit and felt accommodation matched expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
9
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall very positive: memorable stay, excellent location, clean comfortable accommodation and helpful staff made for a strong overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-22 23:06

Property Description

Convenient Amenities:
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, tour assistance, and BBQ grills for a hassle-free stay.

Featured Amenities:
Benefit from express check-in/out, multilingual staff, and free onsite parking for added convenience.

Cozy Guestrooms:
Relax in one of our 10 guestrooms with kitchenettes, private patios, and 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels for your entertainment.

Centrally located in Franz Josef Glacier, just steps away from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and a short walk from Glacier Hot Pools, 10 Cottages offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Book your stay now and experience all that Franz Josef Glacier has to offer!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: HKK

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 102 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Sigrid • couple • au
7
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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kathleen • couple • au
8
Memorable stay in Franz Josef
Pros:

Location and comfort.

Cons:

Would have liked a cook top or access to a bbq facilities on site.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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SALLY • couple • au
9
Our cottage no 1 had a beautiful view of snow capped mountains- close to everything comfortable and had all we needed- o
Pros:

Proximity to all facilities- walking distance

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Over night stay, accommodation was warm, tidy and clean. Beautiful views of the mountains right from our room.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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ashybashy • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Cosy and comfortable. Place is a bit old, but clean and had everything we need.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Kannan • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Great Location. Walkin distance to the cafe and shops

Cons:

Felt a bit clostrophobic due to the height of the rooms. Worth staying for a night or two.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Jane • family_with_children • nz
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • solo_traveller • de
10
Tolle Umgebung zum Wandern und fantastische Aussicht auf die Gletscher.
Pros:

Gemütliche Unterkunft, sauber und alles was man für zwei Tage braucht.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • nz
6
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
9
Pros:

Location excellent. Very comfortable in beautiful setting. Had allocated parking.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • couple • au
10
Perfect position quiet clean
Pros:

Everything
Fantastic bathroom for those with disabilities

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Martin & Mie • extended_group • nz
9
Pros:

Lovely comfortable cottage
Staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

Parking a little tight at times

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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malcolm • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great location , close to shops, restaurants and walks to Franz Josef.
Room facilities adequate if you want to self cater.
Balcony to have a drink and relax.
Easy designated parking

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
9
Neat and tidy accommodation in Franz Josef.
Pros:

Excellent location in the heart of the village close to the restaurants and helicopter flight agents. Liked being able to park right next to our door, all facilities inside the room were good standard.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • gb
10
We had a lovely stay here. Great location for trips to Franz Josef and Fox glacier.
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable. Big comfy bed. Chairs and table outside on small terrace. Great location a few minutes walk from shops and restaurants.

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • de
8
Pros:

Ganz gute Größe des Zimmers, hingegen könnte das Bad etwas größer sein.
Das Hotel liegt recht zentral, gerade mal 5 Minuten zum Zentrum.

Cons:

Keine tägliche Zimmerreinigung

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • couple • au
8
Great spot to explore Franz Joseph and Fox glaciers
Pros:

Clean and comfortable and very close to the Main Street

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee