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Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

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Restaurant
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Living area
Property entrance
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland, 7856
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Accessible

Deluxe Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

With a stay at Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools. .This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.

What's nearby

  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at Canopy Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Canopy Restaurant - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Canopy Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Te Waonui
Te Waonui Forest
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Fran
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Te Waonui Retreat
Waonui Forest Retreat
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Legacy Te Waonui Franz Josef
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef Hotel
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 219 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, food, and Staff Room not a great view but clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes amazing property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with great rooms, views, and food. Staff was really helpful and thoughtful. Incredibly relaxing oasis and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are spacious and private. The rainforest on your doorstep is incredible. Town is only a short walk. Most people stay only a night so high level of turn over but great food (dinner and breakfast included), friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel, room was great and staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is cosy with rain forest view, easy parking , staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t say enough positive things about this place. The staff and service was fabulous, the rooms were so comfy (we loved sitting on our balcony enjoying a cup of coffee and listening to the birds), and the food was great! Self serve laundry was an added cherry on top.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most breathtaking places we have ever stayed! The staff were all amazing and the room was beyond our expectations! Would stay again!
View as we left our room
View from the balcony
From the road outside the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive for the quality of room. Very nice staff. Excellent breakfast included. Very nice stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb in every way. Staff were exceptional, rooms so comfortable, dining excellent, and the site was very relaxing and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food in the restaurant, room with private bush views. Well located and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing place to stay, with attention to detail, spacious rooms and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is lovely. Few minutes walk into the small town but you feel like you’re in the rainforest with the rooms backing directly onto foliage. We had a twin Queen room and loved it. Spotlessly clean with amazing comfy beds and linen. Fab shower. Loved the bird song which was piped through the tv - lovely welcome. Dinner and breakfast included both of which were excellent quality although the choice was not that large for dinner. Few patrons (including us) commented about the slow service especially drinks at dinner but the staff were lovely.
Bar/restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Te Waonui. The staff were friendly and engaging immediately making us feel comfortable and welcome. The pre-fixed 5 course dinner was a fantastic deal and the quality of the food was excellent. The rooms are lovely and it is nice to have a pleasant view each morning when awaking. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

This is a lovely place to stay. Reception staff are excellent. Very pricy meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View towards mountains over a forest floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wahanui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stay overnight but we were both very happy with the staff, our room and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable distance to taverns and local activties
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent service and food - especially the five course supper
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location surrounded by forestry. Staff were very kind and helpful. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular location, service and amenities, Exceeded even our high expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Srinath

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The biggest issue I have here is with Expedia. It claimed this hotel was 18 miles from Mount Cook! Perhaps as the crow flies! We wanted to go to Mount Cook and realized when we reached that it would be a 6 hour drive to get there. The hotel is by no means a 5 star accommodation. It is a nice motel with a dining room. The room was utterly unremarkable and too dark. The dinner was fancy on presentation but average on taste. The breakfast was pretty good. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026