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Twin (Private bathroom) - Bedroom, Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge in Franz Josef Glacier
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Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge
Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge
Exterior view, Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge in Franz Josef Glacier
Surrounding environment, Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge in Franz Josef Glacier

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8.8

Excellent

505 reviews

505 reviews

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9.2

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Westland Tai Poutini National Park 690 m
Mount Cook Airport 42.0 km
Glentanner Airport 58.4 km
Hokitika Airport 99.5 km
Richard Pearse Airport 131.6 km
Greymouth Airport 132.1 km
Ashburton Airport 142.6 km
Wanaka Airport 166.3 km
Christchurch International Airport 190.4 km
Queenstown Airport 214.5 km

Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge

9 Cron Street, Town Center, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 7856 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Town Center part of Franz Josef Glacier, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Rated with 3 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant and hot tub on-site.

Highlights

Check-in [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Excellent breakfast

Hot tub

Currency exchange

Facilities

Airport transfer

Valet parking

Pets allowed

Shuttle service

Hot tub

Game room

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Cheaper than 97% of all properties in Franz Josef Glacier in the last 24 hoursCompared to 35 Franz Josef Glacier properties at Agoda for various dates
Value for money8.8
Distance to city center0.1 km
Location rating9.2

Rooms available at Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.1

Twin (Private bathroom)
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds
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Twin (Shared Bathroom)
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds
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Queen En-suite
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 double bed
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Suite with Mountain View
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 single beds and 1 double ...
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Queen Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 queen bed
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 11 m²/118 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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King Bed Room(Super,Ensuite)
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
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6 Bed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 14 m²/151 ft²
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Guest Room (Ensuite)
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
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8 Bed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The front desk is always open, day or night.

How do I get to Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge?

Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the hostel know you want to book a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. Parking is available for an additional charge. Parking options include a full-service valet for total ease. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Franz Josef Glacier with private transportation, the hostel can arrange both taxis or car rental.

What are my dining options at Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge?

To meet any special dietary requirements, kosher and halal diets are prepared with the utmost care and attention.

What is the smoking policy at Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge?

Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free.

What are popular attractions near Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge?

Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge’s location in the Town Center neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools and Glacier Hot Pools.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge?

Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge is located within Town Center, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Westland Tai Poutini National Park and Franz Josef Glacier.

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What people love about Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The rooms are enough big n clean."

    Rajesh

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    March 30, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Very clean & comfortable, good facilities, centrally located, friendly & helpful staff."

    Mark

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    March 17, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Everything is very close."

    Hyejin

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    May 11, 2019

Overall rating:

8.8

Excellent
505 reviews
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Location
9.2
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What travelers say they love:
A good base to see all that Franz Josef has to offer.
John from United States
Couple
More about Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge

More about Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge

Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge

The facilities and services provided by Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge ensure a pleasant stay for guests. Pre-plan your rides to and from the airport with the hostel's easy to book transportation services. The hostel provides taxi and car hire services to help you get to where you want to go in Franz Josef Glacier. Parking is always available, provided by the hostel for their driving guests.
The helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with services including concierge service. If you want seats to city's best entertainment, you can get help through the hostel's ticket service. The hostel even offers a fireplace for a warm atmosphere on chilly nights. The hostel's on-site dry cleaning service helps you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less.
In-room conveniences include 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
Experience high-quality room facilities during your stay at Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge. The hostel provides blackout curtains in some rooms for the benefit of guests. Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hostel provides towels in some select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Wake up bright and energetic in the mornings with a cup of good coffee offered at the cafe right at the hostel. Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options. If you're selective about eating, don't worry! Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge has a selection of cuisine types including kosher and halal options. Have fun at night with your travel companions right at the hostel's bar, nightclub and casino.
Guests of Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge can even have groceries delivered to their room for cooking, using the hostel's special service.
To fill your days, be sure to check out the fantastic facilities offered at Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge. The hostel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Be sure to enjoy the accessible beach nearby. Pamper and indulge yourself with a visit to the hot tub and salon. The hostel's the poolside bar allows you to have the most casual of cocktail times with a mellow drink.
In a competitive mood? Get sporty with your travel group or other guests at the hiking trails in the hostel. Souvenir shopping for yourself or those back home takes no time at all at the shops and souvenir shops.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms here are cheaper than 97% of accommodations in the city.
This hostel scores higher than 88% of the city's accommodations on value for money
This hostel's food and dining score higher than 82% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.4

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

46 mentions

Breakfast

39 mentions

Internet

5 mentions

Food & Dining

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • On-site accessible restaurants / lounges
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi [portable rental]
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Casino
  • Game room
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Nightclub
  • On-site entertainment
  • Pub crawl
  • Ticket services
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Covid-19 testing service
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hotel room service app
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alcohol
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bottle of water
  • Coffee shop
  • Fruits/snacks
  • Grocery delivery
  • Happy hour
  • Poolside bar
  • Restaurant [halal]
  • Restaurant [kosher]
  • Restaurants
  • Room service [24-hour]
  • Shared kitchen
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Cash withdrawal
  • Chapel
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Doorman
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace
  • Food delivery
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Grooming service
  • Heating in public area
  • Infirmary
  • Ironing service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Postal service
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Salon
  • Shops
  • Shrine
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
For the kids
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids facilities
  • Kids meal
  • Kids safety features
Access
  • Adult-only property
  • Buzzer/wireless intercom
  • Cat-friendly
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Dog-friendly
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pet facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [charges apply]
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car power charging station
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
  • Taxi service
  • Valet parking

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Continental

Location

9 Cron Street, Town Center, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 7856
Exceptional
Location

9.2

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 5 year(s).

Children 5-6 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 7 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until17:00
  • Check-out from08:00
  • Check-out until10:00
  • Reception open until17:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center0.1 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)120
Extras
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 NZD
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of floors2
  • Number of rooms 38
  • Room voltage240
  • Year property opened1998
  • Most recent renovation2016
Parking
  • Daily parking fee0 NZD

Property announcements

This is a strictly non-smoking property.

Reviews of Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.8
/
10
Cleanliness8.8
Facilities8.4
Location9.2
Room comfort and quality8.1
Service8.8
Value for money8.8
High score for Franz Josef Glacier
Rating
9+ Exceptional (144)
8-9 Excellent (47)
7-8 Very Good (56)
6-7 Good (11)
<6 Below Expectation (18)
Time of the year
Mar - May (88)
Jun - Aug (46)
Sep - Nov (56)
Dec - Feb (86)

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10.0
Exceptional
khoo from Singapore
Solo traveler
Stayed 4 nights in January 2020

Quiet and cosy ”

Stayed for 4nights in a 4pax female dorm. Shared bathroom are clean and tidy with good hot showers and free hairdryer. Kitchen is pretty spacious with simple free breakfast comprising of bread, jams, butter, cereals and milk. However, utensils may not be enough and available for use when the hostel is full packed with guest. Otherwise, I had a great stay there and staffs are really helpful and nice! :)

Reviewed January 11, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Hyejin from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

The best hostel in my life”

Everything is very close. (since Franz Josef is a very small town.) Reasonable prices. Super clean and tidy room, toilet and shower booth. Not busy, crowded and quiet. Friendly staff. Good facilities including hot spa. 100% recommend this backpacker. Book right now! This is a good chance the God gives to you.

Reviewed May 11, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Liyana from Singapore
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in March 2019

Has everything we needed”

We booked a double with shared bathroom but for upgraded to a double with ensuite! Sweet! Heating was adequate for the room but the bathroom gets super cold. We loved the shared kitchen as it was fully equipped - pans, plates, cutlery, pepper and salt, and hot chocolate! Breakfast was great, bread, cereals and spreads provided, with hot coffee and juice. Enjoyed the stay here for sure. Staff was also helpful. Wish we had had more time to use the laundry facilities :p washing powder is available for NZ$1!

Reviewed March 08, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
from Taiwan
Group
Twin (Shared Bathroom)
Stayed 1 night in July 2019

Wonderful”

Wonderful place to stay. We came in winter and was upgraded to twin room with private bathroom. The room is warm and comfortable, with a refrigerator!!! This is the best place we stayed in New Zealand so far.

Reviewed July 10, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Ka from Germany
Couple
Twin (Private bathroom)
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Very nice lodge and value-for-money”

This is definitely a good place to stay. Value-for-money. We stayed in a double room with private bathroom. The bathroom is quite small but given for the price, we don't complain, esp. we spent double staying in a so-called "hotel" the night before but the location and facility is not that much better than Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge. We regretted that we stayed in another place but not this one the night before.

Reviewed February 21, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Julie from New Zealand
Couple
Twin (Shared Bathroom)
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Great place - lovely staff”

Nice clean rooms, with very comfy well made nice beds and nice towels, hairdryers in bathroom & a basic breakfast included, a lovely hot spa pool available and off street parking, and friendly staff, this was a great place to stay.

Reviewed January 05, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Ioannis
Couple
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Exceptional”

We had a pleasant and cosy stay. The stuff was friendly, the room and the facilities were clean and overall it was a good value for money. Thank you.

Reviewed May 29, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Poh from Singapore
Couple
Twin (Private bathroom)
Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

Good”

Great stay but you will need to carry your luggages up the stairs for private room. You can hear noise when people walk past the room or down the stairs. Great for a stopover though. Clean kitchen and nice breakfast.

Reviewed April 06, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Jun from Malaysia
Couple
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Best value for money ”

Stay here for 2 nights. Definitely is a good place. Good kitchen, many clean bathrooms and toilet. Highly recommended

Reviewed May 22, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Linda from Australia
Couple
Twin (Shared Bathroom)
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Great hostel - exceptional value for money ”

Very clean and comfortable room excellent value for money and great location

Reviewed January 14, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Patrick from United Kingdom
Group
Queen En-suite
Stayed 1 night in January 2019

NZAd2019”

The breakfast which was included was a bonus as we have to set off on our travel quite early in the morning. Not a lot of motels offer free breakfast. Definitely Franz Josef Montrose Lodge is highly recommended.

Reviewed January 31, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Marco from Philippines
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

Value for Money.”

I had a pleasant stay at this hostel plus I got a free upgrade for a double room with no extra charge! They also provide free Breakfast and location is 5 stars!

Reviewed August 22, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
GARY from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in March 2020

Good value site”

Very clean and tidy site. Great breakfast and great staff.

Reviewed March 15, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Yan from Malaysia
Couple
Queen En-suite
Stayed 1 night in July 2019

Thumbs up d(^. ^) b”

Friendly and helpful staff, hot soup served at night (during winter), laundry operation hours was too short

Reviewed July 26, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
sara from Israel
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

great hotel, great breakfast”

evry thing was wonderful Realy great hotel

Reviewed September 30, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Nur from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in March 2020

Overall good”

I stayed in the 4 bed female dorm for 2 nights. The first night, I shared it with another German solo traveler. On the second night, I had the room all to myself. So I pretty much stayed in a private room at a dorm price. The room was spacious and clean. Toilets can be cleaner but it wasn’t bad. It’s near pretty much everything since Franz Josef itself isn’t so big. And the staff were all very friendly and accommodative.

Reviewed March 06, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Despina from Australia
Group
Twin (Private bathroom)
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Exceptional”

If you are after a bed and a simple breakfast the Montrose Hostel lodge is ideal. We requested a room with its own shower. I would stay here again

Reviewed February 21, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Ming from Malaysia
Group
Stayed 1 night in March 2020

Exceptional”

Good stay for the night, easy late check-in.

Reviewed March 09, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Ludvik from Canada
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in January 2019

Good starting point to visit the glaciers”

Surprise that breakfast was included, very basic but good. Towels, soap and shampoo new and clean every day. Very pleasant stay - we recommend it!

Reviewed January 24, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Carrie from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

Reasonably clean hostel”

Friendly staff on arrival. The bathroom were reasonably clean, the staffed cleaned them well but they soon became a mess with water everywhere and hair all over the place - not really fault of the staff. The sheets on the bed were a little stained which was off putting so I slept on top of the duvet. The kitchen has decent space and equipment with fridge & freezer available. Although it states on the wall in your room breakfast is till 10 it actually finishes at 9.30 so be aware of that. Otherwise not a bad place to stay.

Reviewed February 13, 2020

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