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Punga Grove

Aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is CA $93
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17

Explore the area

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Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    ‪414 min drive‬

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Executive Studio Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

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One Bedroom Loft Apartment

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Two Bedroom Loft Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier is home to Punga Grove. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu.

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Punga Grove

Aparthotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area are available at this aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front desk safe. Each apartment provides a microwave and an electric kettle, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a DVD player, a stovetop and free tea bags/instant coffee.
Punga Grove offers 20 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Franz Josef Glacier aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Barbecue grill

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 for adults and from NZD 15 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Punga Grove pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Punga Grove?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Punga Grove?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Punga Grove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Punga Grove located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools. Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps are also within 10 minutes.

Punga Grove Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love our room at the Punga Grove! It looked back onto a forest. It felt very chalet like!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect size unit for our 2 night stay. Lots of dining options and close to glaciers and hiking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The rooms were so cozy and the little deck off the living room was gorgeous. Only complaint was the bed and pillows were firmer than I liked
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great spacious motel

Very nice and comfortable stay Very friendly staff Walking distance to everything Easy parking too We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious. Well equipped kitchen. Good beds. Big bathroom. Good access to local sites.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location; quiet and easy to find; close to amenities. It is a great base to use for visiting the area and taking in many of the local sites and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to have a small kitchenette to make breakfast in the morning, and for a take out pizza one evening when we just didn’t want to go out to a restaurant. Room had a great private covered terrace facing the forest. Wifi was very slow, so had to go to the local coffee shop to do some surfing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely comfortable accommodation, excellent bed, cosy fireplace, patio next to forest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were friendly and accommodation was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our room was a self contained unit. It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soonwoo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious, kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent stay

Great location in walking distance from everything but surrounded by thick rainforest which gives it a very private feel. Spacious rooms and comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room, I think it was an executive suite, was very comfortable and quiet. We loved that it looked into some forest so it felt very private. We ate meals on the deck. The kitchenette had all the basic tools we needed. The fireplace was extra cozy and warmed the room quickly. The jetted tub was so relaxing after a day of hiking! Overall, we loved it and would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay here!!! Amazing service too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice spot. Room very comfortable and staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. There were lots of nice walks closeby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very close to shops and attractions. Easy parking. Lovely glass indoor patio gave a feel of being close to nature. Upstairs blinds were not very good at blocking out light for sleeping in Summer. Be aware if travelling with young children their bedroom is downstairs and master is a loft upstairs. Toilet access downstairs. Lovely area to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Good value

Great hotel with good price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Only issue was our neighbors were chain smokers! You should have seen the bottle of butts. We couldn’t open our patio door very often. We ask the then to please smoke somewhere else. They were rude! Not from NX
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely motel in a great location, with wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The only negative was the heat was still ON when it was already hot and stuffy outside. No AC so we didn’t have the greatest sleep. Otherwise a very nice place to stay for the night. Right next to a TON of activities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024