Free use of bicycles, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this lodge. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden and gas grills. Change of towels is available on request.
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef offers 20 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef, you're just a quick walk from Te Wahipounamu. Enjoy features like free self parking, plus dry cleaning service and coworking space.
Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Free self parking
Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles, hiking/biking trails, and helicopter/airplane tours
Steps from Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps
As a guest of Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Franz Josef Glacier lodge.
Languages
English
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 transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Things to do
Art gallery
Free bicycle rentals
Helicopter/aeroplane tours
Hiking/biking trails
Shopping centre
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
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
National rating
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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
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Location was great. The front desk staff friendly and suggested a great restaurant. Room had all amenities necessary and was a reasonable size. There were 2 problems. The first is thay our room was 1st floor right next to the front entry, so it was loud with people coming in late at night and departing early in the morning. What's worse is there is a picnic table just outside the window where people go to smoke and to drink. This is another source of noise outside normal quiet hours. The other problem is the bathroom sink. It is so small it's almost useless. Wash your face and the floor grts soaked.
The lodge was beautiful and had a great view! We walked into town to grab breakfast and dinner. I didnt realize the room I picked had shared bathrooms but it worked out for the night we stayed. Highly recommend staying
We had booked via Expedia. First of all they gave one of our group the wrong room saying they could only stay one night then they figured it out and had to move. Then the next day they said we had to pay more. They backed down when I showed the booking email (again). Then to cap it off they said the bbq was available but when we came to use it it was not set up. We had bought food and everything. To be fair they did bring another bbq and we got set up. 3 other guests then came and used the bbq. Maybe they should have the set up !
We stayed here for one night, had one of the few quad rooms. Room had a kitchenette which was well equipped, property has a common dining and kitchen area with an espresso machine and popcorn maker. Fully kitted out with pots and pans, utensils and basic spices. Extra bathroom (shower) and toilet on the ground floor, gym area which we couldn't use due to limited time, BBQ area which also couldn't use due to bad weather. Would highly recommend staying here even if just for a night. Staff were friendly and service was excellent
Big and well-equipped kitchen area. Free popcorn and coffee. Overall clean, seating outside, nice lounge area. The walls a paper-thin and the staff was courteous, though seemed not too interested in being proactively helpful. WiFi connection was very slow and spotty, be sure to have data. The bathroom were quite cold I thought even though it wasn't winter. Overall, a pleasant experience at a reasonable rate.
Great accommodation. A cross between backpackers and a hotel
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Good facilities all round.
Free coffee from a bean to cup machine so the real deal.
Also free freshly made popcorn as much as you like were a nice touch.
We really enjoyed our stay
Husband and I had a very comfortable stay here! Bathroom is a little small, and there’s not enough space in the room to accommodate larger suitcases but otherwise no complaints
The staff was very nice, responsive, and helpful! The room was small but very nice and clean. The kitchen we were able to use was great! The shared bathroom was good but showers were small. We would stay here again.
Joy, at the front desk has been one of the most helpful and friendly people I have ever experience who checked me in to my accommodation. Added an extra nights stay with no hassle. I ended up saying 3 nights. Joy was professionally and very kind. I have experienced some rude nad dispissive front of house people. So this was such a refreshing contrasts. Nothing was too much bother. As a single female traveller she made my stay easy. Thank you Joy