Franz Josef Glacier hotellit lähellä Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Plussat: Beautiful heritage building immaculately maintained. Every comfort for the guest was considered and supplied. Breakfast superb.

Miinukset: Nothing to speak of.

Plussat: Everything

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: We loved everything about our stay at Holly Homestead B&B--the beautiful restored old building, luxurious room, delicious communal breakfast with fellow travelers--but most of all we appreciated the welcoming embrace we got from our hosts Bernie and Gerard. A truly outstanding place.

Plussat: Everything exceeded my expectations. Bernie welcomed me from the bus that dropped me off at the front door. She was warm and extremely helpful recommending restaurants and sightseeing opportunities. Not to mention the welcoming glass of port she offered. The breakfast that Gerard prepared was 5 star. The poached eggs were perfect!!! Venison sausage, perfectly cooked bacon, everything was perfect. My room was large with a nice little porch outside and fantastic view of the majestic mountains. I would highly recommend "glorious" Holly Homestead to everyone.

Plussat: Accommodations were excellent (loved the heated bathroom floor and homemade shortbread cookies!), breakfast was delicious, and Bernie was a delightful hostess.

Miinukset: There was some noise from nearby helicopters taking people to the glacier but it was not bad.

Plussat: Our second visit. We booked same type of room as we loved it the first time. Rainforest view, fire, good kitchen with great facilities and comfy lounge area. Satellite tv. Walking distance to restaurants.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: We had the lovely room with the bush view

Plussat: Nice staff Clean and tidy Great room comfortable bed great shower and bath

Plussat: Great location, friendly staff, good facilities and good value.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Friendly reception and activity advice on arrival plus a warm fire already lit in our room.

Miinukset: All good

Plussat: Lyhyt 1 yön pysähdys, ei niin suuria odotuksia/vaatimuksia. Kaikki tarvittava oli ja toimi.

Plussat: Lovely staff. Clean. Had a room with a loft bedroom which was comfortable and warm

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Iso huone.

Miinukset: Aamiaispaketti oli onneton eli kannattaa ostaa kaupasta itse syötävät jääkaappiin. Vedenkeitin oli epäsiisti.

Plussat: location is great, in the village centre but off the main road so very quiet. This location is surrounded by rain forest so feels even closer to the wilderness

Plussat: Very comfortable furnishings, toasty from the rain, wheel chair accessible and a big bathroom.

Plussat: areas of the room.

Miinukset: none.

Plussat: Location Great shower

Plussat: Location.

Miinukset: Single bed abit too soft

Plussat: Well located, clean and plenty of space!

Plussat: The staff were very accommodating with an issue we reported, prompt and efficient.

Miinukset: very satisfied thanks

Plussat: Was upgraded to a Deluxe Tree Lodge. Great room, super quiet location & close walk to everything. Breakfast basket delivered each night was awesome, more food than we could eat. Restaurant & bar onsite was great. Plenty of other dining options within walking distance.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great concept with the cottages. Private, warm and welcoming. Close to everything, quiet and overall an excellent place to stay.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: The room was super clean and modern. Bed very comfortable. Great value and located right next to the glacier.

Miinukset: Basic double rooms have an entire glass sliding for for a wall- which means you can hear everything outside. This is a spot for backpackers, so people are up late and loud.

Plussat: The bar on site, very lively!

Miinukset: The room was so small, couldn’t open two big luggage’s at the same time. When a big luggage was opened, you’d have to climber over the bed because the luggage would be in the way.

Plussat: Great restaurant and bar

Miinukset: Na

Plussat: Mökki oli hyvä.

Miinukset: Aamiainen oli aika huono ja kaikki käytetyt astiat olivat korjaamatta pöydillä. Pesimme pyykkiä itsepalvelupesulassa, mutta kuivausrumpu oli tosi hidas ja söi paljon kolikkoja.

Plussat: The location is good for seeing the Franz Josef glacier.

Miinukset: The key thing to know about Rainforest Retreat is that it's a sprawling complex-- one part serves backpackers and summer employees, and the other has higher end options. The higher end options--like the tree huts--aren't worth the money. We experienced the following challenges while there: - There was a major water shortage during our stay. This had happened before (google Franz Josef and water shortages and you'll see several hits), and the next town over (Fox Glacier) had running water. -The hotel staff blamed the water shortage on the city government (which was true), but did nothing for the guests during this time. Since they were shipping water in, the water wasn't potable/safe to drink, but we didn't find that out until we walked into reception. We had to buy our own bottled water to have drinking water. - The hotel staff also refused to do anything when our room had no running water-- they similarly blamed this on the city. However, that wasn't entirely true-- the backpackers had running water for their shower, and the maintenance people (who came 10 hours later) told us that a clogged water filter was why our particular hut had no water. The maintenance staff did eventually fix this so that we were able to shower once during our stay. - The walls between the units were paper thin. When our neighbors in the adjoining unit came home, we heard every movement they made, down to their lying down on the bed. - All of the furnishings were worn and had seen better days. In short, this was not worth $200 a night for a room. I would expect the hotel staff to ensure I have safe water to drink, that any maintenance issues are promptly dealt with (and that staff actually listened to their guests' concerns), and that the business tries to provide a good experience for their guests regardless of the external conditions. For somewhere nice, I would suggest you stay somewhere else, probably in the Fox Glacier township.

Plussat: Dinner in restaurant was great

Plussat: Location location location. The hiking trails and helicopter pad were so accessible. Able to get help from reception to book a guided walk towards the glacier. Amazing.

Plussat: Container style, efficiency, convenience to downtown.

Miinukset: Gravel driveway is difficult with roller bags

Plussat: Location, quiet, cleanliness.

Miinukset: Too many windows. Scarce insulation (heat and noise). Very poor wifi.

Plussat: The view was amazing

Plussat: Good location and a short walk to township, local eateries and bars. Glacier under 10 minute drive away.

Miinukset: Nothing springs to mind.

Plussat: Close proximity to the village

Miinukset: Bin not emptied daily while we were there.

Plussat: Excellent location with exceptional views of the mountains from the cottage we stayed in. Kitchen facilities sufficient and plenty of space for 2 people. Walking distance to the township. Good housekeeping.

Miinukset: Could only comment that the car park was a bit of a squeeze - luckily no SUVs there otherwise may have got blocked in.

Plussat: Location was good.

Miinukset: Shower curtain was insufficient so the bathroom became quite wet. Some problems with the TV.

Plussat: Kaz was awesome. Location was very ideal. Great view of Franz Josef. Very quiet. Just a very comfortable Place

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great views and very spacious room. Nice touches like table and chairs on private deck.

Plussat: We just stayed overnight, and loved the comfortable big bed, and the resident dogs! Kaz was very welcoming and informative and cooked a tasty breakfast (Eggs Benedict and a 'Kiwi breakfast'. Our Coach room was also spacious.

Plussat: We benefitted from a great upgrade to one of the suites in the main house - it was really spacious and comfortable, with plenty of luxurious finishing touches! The communal areas at the lodge are really beautiful and the views of the mountains are spectacular. We enjoyed playing snooker and cuddling the two lovely dogs! The continental breakfast spread was delicious and there was a good variety of cooked options, although I myself didn't sample the cooked menu. Our host was helpful and friendly.

Miinukset: The lodge was a little but out of town, you could probably walk in on a fine day but not in the rain! No other complaints.

Plussat: Help from the staff and the owner.

Miinukset: Location

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: No heat in the bathroom. Freezing Breakfast room cold too

Plussat: See above.Sorry got this the wrong way around.There was no nothing we didnt like. Its easy to see how Glow Worm Accomodation has done so well with its accreditation.

Miinukset: From the moment we arrived the staff at Glow Worm Acc were so welcoming and proffesional.Our room was beautiful and had all we needed to accomadiate our needs,kettle,fridge, utensils etc.The home made soup that was provided free of charge at 6pm was beautiful.Breakfast was provided also and we were able to cook our own food in the kithen.The big homely stove in the living room was lovely as the weather was raining.Laundry room available too.I would highly recommend The Glow Worm Accommodation.Excellent staff.

Plussat: Best free items we’ve had so far in NZ in a hostel - WiFi, soup and breakfast.

Plussat: Aamiainen oli ihan ok ja riittävä. Hyvät keittiövälineet ja pesualtaat.

Miinukset: Suihkun termostaatti oli hieman erikoinen.

Plussat: The staff is very friendly and the place is very clean. Location was fantastic

Plussat: Price and facilities for what you got. Very close to town. Breakfast Included. Basic, but good.

Miinukset: Double bed, not queen provided. Parking was tight. Instant coffee not so great, budget.

Miinukset: Bed was rather small for two large people like us. But maybe we should have been smarter in booking a larger sized bed

Plussat: Location, food, friendly atmosphere.

Miinukset: Damp but it is West Coast.

Plussat: Friendly staff. Very clean. Lovely pot of vegetable soup made for dinner. Cereal and toast provided for breakfast. Bathrooms really close to our room. Hot tub. Easily walk to town.

Miinukset: Nothing not to like.