Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Nestled on the edge of Franz Josef village and wrapped in native West Coast rainforest, this luxury 5‑star forest retreat sits in the town centre. You're minutes from Glacier Hot Pools, Waiho Hot Tubs and the Westcoast Wildlife Centre, with Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers an easy drive away. Ideal for travellers hunting glacier adventures and scenic rainforest stays.

Designed as a sustainable luxury retreat with recycled local materials and organic linens. The 100 air‑conditioned rooms have private balconies or patios, LCD TVs, refrigerators, MP3 docking stations and deep soaking bathtubs with separate showers. Expect small luxuries like a pillow menu and natural wool mattress underlay in warm, quiet rooms.

Pamper yourself at the onsite spa offering massages, facials and body treatments. Rent bicycles for local exploration, book guided glacier tours via the concierge, and use complimentary wireless internet throughout. Free valet parking, laundry and 24‑hour front desk services are available. Family‑friendly features include babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Wake up to rainforest mists and glacier views from your balcony.

Conference hall and meeting facilities, 24‑hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry and free valet parking. High-speed internet keeps work and meetings running smoothly.

Canopy Restaurant offers fine‑dining and a multi‑course degustation menu that highlights local West Coast produce, plus a bar/lounge. A coffee shop/cafe serves casual bites and 24‑hour room service is available for late returns from the glaciers.