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Glenfern Villas

4.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

1 Bedroom Villa (1 Queen Bed)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 Bedroom Villa (1 King Bed or Twin Bed)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Villa (2 Queen Beds)

  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About this property

Glenfern Villas

4.5-star Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel close to Waiho Hot Tubs
Laundry facilities, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, gas grills, and a picnic area are onsite. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Glenfern Villas features a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury aparthotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite covered self parking is complimentary.

Glenfern Villas has designated areas for smoking.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 elevator
  • 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/airplane 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 organized 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

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

Glenfern Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 366 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Walter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place. Staff A , clean Only problem was we booked for 3people and the extra Bed in Lounge was quite uncomfortable and short. Otherwise would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful rooms! Wonderful staff! Our unit though was a little close to the road and wish we were facing mountains instead.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place with sheep and highland cows. DVD library and kind front desk person.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice quiet place with Mountain View.

Comfy a short drive to town. No shops nearby. Need to book a breakfast bundle by 18.00.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
My only regret was not booking more than one night here. It was a great property with comfortable amenities and so much green space for the kids to run around and play in. They also loved the sheep and cows on the property. The staff was super friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just outside of the town with great views of the mountains. The farm animals are fun to feed and pet. The staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We were very pleased with Glenfern Villas. The apartment was very clean and comfortable with a great covered parking area. This came in very handy since it was pouring rain. The staff was excellent and provided advice when our route was closed due to flooding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management staff is very knowledgeable about what to see & do in the area. The accommodations were exceptionally clean & comfortable. 5 star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is clean and new. We loved our stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect base to explore Franz Josef. Lovely area and beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate 2 bedrooms villa, beautiful mountain view and plenty of space for a family of 4. They offered free DVDs, very clean coin operated laundry room. Plenty of coffee, tea selection and generous milk provided. Highly recommend to stay at 5 stars Glenfern villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Needham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a minor plumbing issue (no hot water) which the staff addressed immediately…on a weekend no less.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debrah, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay if you want to visit the Franz Josef glacier. Clean, well equipped and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Winderfull

Spotless roomy had everything within villa & also washing facilities & driers near their reception Becky wonderful at reception wonderful area peacefully tranquil it's an amazing area.Air liquid gold all the trees,quiet.Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Big enough for our family of 5. Kitchen area was super well stocked. They had games and videos to borrow - Yahtzee! Enjoyed the things to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Very nice one bedroom villa. Full kitchen with everything you need. Nice staff. Very quiet. Short drive into FJ. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

ZI QIANG

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
WIFI doesn't work
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Advertised wifi so slow it is unusable - takes 5 minutes to load a page. Would have booked elsewhere if we knew this but the area was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A place to retreat

Amazing. Courteous staff. Comfortable. Serene.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dharmik, Sammamish

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved that we could park the car right in front of the house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

SETH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Sheep were on the property, which you could pet and feed. The villa was nice. We had a two bedroom. One queen bed and two twin beds for our kids. One full bathroom, another would have been nice, but the one worked well. It was very close to the downtown area, about one KM. there are several good restaurants and all the companies running excursions. Would have me problem recommending.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Property was in a great location just outside of Franz Josef. Villa was clean and well equipped and staff were friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023