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4.0 of 5 guest rating
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2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)
65 square metres
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Other room types
1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed & 1 Sofa Bed)
40 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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1 Bedroom Villa (1 King Bed or Twin Bed)
40 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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2 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen & 2/3 Single Beds)
62 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds)
62 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed)
40 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury aparthotel units with kitchens and patios

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Concierge services

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Glenfern Villas is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. This luxury aparthotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private patios. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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 concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.

Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 18
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden
  • Trampoline
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Children's games
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Sofa bed
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Glenfern Villas offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature down comforters. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Patio
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • DVD player
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Kitchen
  • Shower only
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Laundry detergent
  • Children's books
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Playground on site
  • Horse riding nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8 PM

Debit cards

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Apartment property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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