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Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5.0 star property
Luxurious eco-certified hotel with private balconies

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Exterior
Massages
Property entrance
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, Accessible

Deluxe Room, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

In Franz Josef Glacier .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Luxurious eco-certified hotel with private balconies
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef. Valet parking is free.

This 5-star Franz Josef Glacier hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and espresso makers. 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, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 122 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 173 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location, gorgeous rainforest views from every room. Extremely relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

Reasonable for one night stay.

Small, functional room - very dark. Comfortable bed but lacked bedside power sockets for phone etc. Yes there are rainforest plants ( ferns etc) quite literally outside the window - solid wall of greenery so almost zero sunlight. The included dinner was reasonable enough. There was a choice of 5 main dishes and choice of desserts. Seems to cater mostly for upmarket tour groups, but with a bit more refinement than you would normal expect. Breakfast was also reasonable. Very efficient and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! From the helpful staff and the luxury accommodations and food, we felt totally pampered. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaye

Great stay. Some drink items on their menu were unavailable, and our steaks at dinner were overcooked (but still delicious) both nights. Loved the bird noises and rainforest views in the room, daily water and chocolate. Great location for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Alok

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and very friendly staff. Everyone we interacted with at the hotel was incredibly helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Lovely

A beautiful hotel with views of nearby mountains. Rooms tastefully decorated and nightly turn down service left magnificent chocolates. Dinner and breakfast were included in the price for our room. Unfortunately the five course dinner menu was the same for the three nights of our stay. Lovely to sit on the balcony for meals to enjoy the view- don’t forget your repellent, the sand flies are fierce. A lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

Serene Escape with Luxurious Comfort

A Hidden Oasis of Relaxation and Comfort! This beautiful, spa-like property offers a serene escape, perfectly tucked away for privacy yet close to conveniences if needed. The dining was excellent, and the relaxing environment provided a truly zen-like sleep experience on the best beds I’ve ever slept on. Highly recommended for a rejuvenating getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

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

Superb hotel and friendly staff

What an amazing stay at a beautiful property surrounded by lovely flora and forms. Service and food were exceptional as was the room and view into the beautiful garden. 5 course diner was exceptional. Relaxed absently service from all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, very friendly and welcoming. Kiwi juice and hot towels on arrival was so appreciated. Buffet breakfast was great. Chocolates and water to our room was a nice touch. There are washing machines and dryers for guests to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely NOT a 5 star hotel! The receptions and bell staff were lovely and the glass of Kiwi juice offered very refreshing. Our room was fine, 2 queen beds however the walls are paper thin and we experienced a constant slamming of doors and children shouting well into the evening. In the bar the staff seemed nonplussed when we asked for Gin & Tonic (also cucumber in Tanqueray??) They presented the bill with every drink even though they had our room number. Nothing is offered with the drinks and when I asked for some nuts I was told they were $5. I said ok and yet they still didn't materialise until I asked again! The meal was nice 5 courses, 2 of which are prechosen (soup and sorbet) the other 3 courses can be chosen from a choice of 3 or 4 items. Again the food was delivered with a speed and disinterest that would not be acceptable in a 5 star hotel. Breakfast is a self service buffet. Overall its a nice hotel but 4 stars at best!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Comfortable escape

I enjoyed my stay here. My room was very comfortable and was surrounded by forest. It was an oasis. Service was excellent. They drove me to the InterCity bus stop upon checkout. Meals are included. There was a good variety at breakfast. Dinner was a five course degustation feast. Since I do not eat cheese, they substituted fruit for the 4th course. Much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great place to stay.

Brilliant hotel. Comfortable. Clean. Wonderful feeling of calmness being surrounded by trees. Food, amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable service from the moment we arrived, nothing was a problem and made us feel so welcome, would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff and great breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, Bennington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a unique place! We loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024