Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat

Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat

Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat is a new specially built, superior quality boutique bed & breakfast lodge. The building design was inspired by the historical Graham Glacier hotel. Each room has been individually decorated & named after a local pioneer.

Rooms are centrally heated with tea & coffee making facilities, ensuites, SKY TV/DVD players and have French doors opening onto the balcony. The Honeymoon Suite includes a 4 poster bed & old fashioned clawed-foot bath. With a large open fire in the spacious guest’s lounge & bar featuring a good selection of NZ wines & local beers.

Set in 200 acres of peaceful family farmland, looking towards Lake Mapourika, 6km drive to village centre, with spectacular views of surrounding mountains. Experience the beauty Glacier Country offers as well as to share the local history and knowledge of this special place, where your hosts pioneer family has resided for over 100 years. Their restaurant offers an exquisite culinary experience.