Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Luxurious Rainforest Retreat Organic Luxury: Te Waonui Forest Retreat boasts luxuriously appointed rooms with organic cotton bed sheets and spacious private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable and eco-friendly stay. Culinary Delights: Indulge in the best of New Zealand produce at the hotel restaurant, serving delicious breakfast and dinner options that will tantalize your taste buds and provide a true culinary experience. Adventure Awaits: Located near Franz Josef Glacier, guests can easily access exciting local attractions such as horse trekking, rafting, and quad bike tours, promising an unforgettable and adventurous stay. Book your stay at Te Waonui Forest Retreat now to experience the perfect blend of luxury, nature, and adventure.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
Policies & house rules
- Check-in from 15:00
- Check-out until 11:00
- Children welcome
- Free parking
Available rooms
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CA · extended_group · Oct 2026
Great location and a wonderful hotel in Franz Joesph. The five course meals were amazing…looked forward to our dinners there. The staff was great and attentive
IT · couple · Aug 2026
We arrived and none was at the reception, so we had to ask and look for someone to permit our checkin. We also were aske
The scenic location amongst trees
The services, the forniture, the very poor breakfast and dinner
Couples · Jul 2026
An Unforgettable Stay – Exceptional Hospitality and Comfort!
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Legacy Te Waonui Franz Josef and cannot recommend it highly enough! From the moment we arrived, the host was incredibly welcoming, genuinely friendly, and more than happy to help with anything we needed. Their warmth made us feel right at home instantly. Our room was a haven of relaxation. The space was beautifully comfortable, and the bed was top-tier, ensuring we both had a brilliant, uninterrupted night's sleep. Because our visit was out of season, the standard buffet wasn’t available, but the host went above and beyond to make sure we didn't miss out. They served up a hearty, plentiful breakfast that was sooooo good! It is rare to find this perfect balance of luxury comfort and deeply personal, attentive service. We will definitely be back!
NZ · couple · Jul 2026
The Legacy is a fantastic place to stay for a visit to Franz Josef
The host of the Legacy was exceptional. Very helpful, welcoming and happy to go above and beyond to ensure the guests enjoy their stay. The bed was extremely comfortable, ensuring a great nights sleep. The room was also very comfortable, and given the outside air temperature, was also nicely warm. Breakfast was fantastic. Although the buffet breakfast wasn’t available due to being out of season, we were catered for exceptionally well. I cannot express our gratitude enough, a fabulous stay.
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Couples · Jul 2026
PERFECT MID-WINTER EXPERIENCE
Our stay here was pre-arranged as part of the NZ Tranzrail Glacier Escape package. We went in mid-winter to mark my partner's birthday, aware that while we would see snow, the weather could be unpredictable! We couldn't have got better weather and Tranzrail's accommodation choice was perfect . The Retreat is just 2/3 minutes walk from Franz Josef village and the activities included in our package. Our room and bathroom were very well appointed. I love a bathroom with a bath as well as a shower! The staff were most helpful and attentive. The 5 course dinner (included) was delicious; the chef managed to mark my partner's birthday even though he didnt order dessert! Surprisingly, the Retreat was almost empty of guests. It's apparent that it has facilities to cater for larger numbers in the busy season (when the weather is warmer) but, based on our experience, I'd strongly recommend a winter visit.
Location
State Highway 6 · Franz Josef