Westwood Lodge  

Perched in Franz Josef Glacier village inside the national park, this 4.5-star bed & breakfast sits minutes from Franz Josef Glacier and a short drive to Our Lady of the Alps and Glacier Hot Pools. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Glacier Country Kayaks are also close, and Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier are within easy driving distance.

Just nine individually furnished suites feel boutique and modern. Main House suites spoil with a French tub while Coach House rooms deliver fantastic alpine and glacier views. Expect underfloor-heated ensuites with dual basins and large tiled showers, private furnished balconies or patios, pillowtop beds with down comforters, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators and DVD players.

Stroll the landscaped native garden or sip by the terrace and lobby fireplace. There’s an arcade/game room, library and BBQ area, plus concierge and tour/ticket assistance to book glacier walks and local excursions. Free on-site self parking makes road trips simple.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Luggage storage, a safe-deposit box and laundry/dry-cleaning services are available for longer stays.

Full breakfasts are served daily for a fee (morning hours). A bar/lounge and on-site restaurant pour local flavors, and limited room service is offered for late arrivals.