Welcome to Chateau Franz Motel accommodation, Franz Josef New Zealand, affordable and comfortable studio motel units ideally located in the centre of town, with a stunning rainforest backdrop.
Warm, friendly and relaxed, in the heart of “Glacier Country”, Chateau Franz Motel accommodation is the perfect place to base yourself to explore the awe inspiring Glacier region of the West Coast. With 11 well appointed standard motel units and modern “flash packer” studio units, Chateau Franz Motel, Franz Josef has a range of accommodation options to suit backpackers, families and independent travellers.
Chateau Franz Motel is part of the Sir Cedrics accommodation group. Sir Cedrics offers affordable backpacker accommodation options throughout the South Island of New Zealand, and with warm, friendly and helpful hosts and added FREE extras you can be assured of a fun, safe and enjoyable stay.
Queen Studio Units
- Queen bed
- Ensuite bathroom
- Kitchenette with microwave, hotplates & fridge
- SKY TV
- Electric blankets
- Rooms serviced daily
- From NZ$100.00 per unit
Twin Studio Units
- Double bed & single bed
- Ensuite bathroom
- Kitchenette with microwave, hotplates & fridge
- SKY TV
- Electric blankets
- Rooms serviced daily
- From NZ$100.00 per unit
Double Studio Units
- Double bed
- Ensuite bathroom
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- TV & video
- Upstairs with balcony & views
- Rooms serviced daily
- From NZ$100.00 per unit
Family Unit
- 1 bedroom with Double bed
- 1 bedroom with Bunk bed
- Separate bathroom
- Kitchenette with microwave amp;& fridge
- TV & video
- Rooms serviced daily
- From NZ$100.00 per unit
Winter rates apply May to October
Make sure that you stay long enough in Franz Josef, on the rugged West Coast, to experience all the activities and attractions that the area has to offer. The friendly team at Chateau Franz Motel accommodation look forward to making your stay in this stunning area enjoyable and unforgettable, and are happy to recommend and arrange all your guided glacier hikes, eco tours or scenic flights.
Chateau Franz Motel accommodation features:
- 11 comfortable & warm studio & family units
- Fully equipped kitchens or tea/coffee making facilities
- SKY TV in some units
- FREE spa pool
- 24hr wireless internet, skype & CD burning
- Guest laundry
- Booking Office for activities
- Self contained and serviced daily
- FREE soup in the evenings
FRANZ JOSEF
The spectacular Franz Josef and Fox glaciers are nestled amongst rainforest on the rugged West Coast of New Zealand where lakes, rivers, forests and beaches are part of an untamed wilderness. This awe inspiring area of South West New Zealand, where the glaciers cut through dramatic glacial valleys to flow into temperate rainforest almost to sea level, has been given World Heritage Park status.
Of all the accessible temperate glaciers in New Zealand, the Franz Josef Glacier is easily the steepest and fastest moving, providing visitors with a spectacular and unique icefall of crevasses, pinnacles, ice caves and canyons, combined with an ecosystem found nowhere else in the world.
Experience the beauty of this special part of New Zealand in any number of ways, regardless of your fitness level or budget. You can climb the face of the glacier, journey deep into the towering rainforests, explore blue ice caves, or take a guided walk or heli-hike on the Fox or Franz Josef glaciers to explore the spectacular ice formations.
For a more relaxed day you can fish for trout on one of the many beautiful lakes, take a scenic flight to walk on an alpine snow field, or visit Lake Matheson, renowned for its mirror images of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, New Zealand's highest peaks.
Come and experience the West Coast's legendary hospitality, and leave with enduring memories of the awesomeness, mystery and humility of this magnificent area.
