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Glenfern Villas

4.5 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Exterior
BBQ/picnic Area
Property grounds
In-room dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Villa (1 King Bed or Twin Bed)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds)

  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

When you stay at Glenfern Villas in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. .This luxury aparthotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from St James Anglican Church.
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What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Snakebite - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Glenfern Villas

Luxury aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Glenfern Villas offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and rice cookers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private patios. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this aparthotel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 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 lift
  • 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/aeroplane 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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