Franz Alpine Retreat Motel
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Franz Alpine Retreat Motel Review
Located 3.4 km from West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Alpine Retreat Motel features a lending library and a garden. The property lies in the very heart of Franz Josef.
Breakfast is served exclusively on request.
Terrace Walk is less than 3.8 km away.
You can get to Tatare Tunnels Walk Nature Preserve in a few minutes by car.
Franz Alpine Retreat Motel offers 21 rooms that come with an adjoining terrace, coffee/tea making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a microwave oven, a full-sized fridge, and a stovetop. Guests can enjoy views of the countryside. In addition, bathrooms include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
Hokitika airport is located 135 km from the venue.
There is a sun deck and a patio available at additional cost. This motel offers a variety of sport activities, such as diving, hiking, and horseback riding.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Peaceful location a 25-minute walk to Our Lady Of The Alps Catholic Church.
- Surrounded by a mountain and a lake.
- Well-appointed and well-organised rooms with separate bathrooms, many with particularly nice views.
- Some units with contemporary decor.
- A good restaurant and an outdoor bar available.
- Helpful service and a quick check-in.
- Rates are great.
- Some beds may be a little hard.
- Past guests say Wi-Fi was kind of slow.
Key Features
- free parking
- free wifi
- facilities for disabled guests
- non-smoking rooms
- family rooms
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast Electric kettle Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Sun terrace
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Tatare Tunnels Walk 3.20 km (1.99 mi.)
- Canavan's Knob Walk 4.87 km (3.03 mi.)
- Callery Gorge Walk 3.20 km (1.99 mi.)
- Glacier Country Kayaks 2.88 km (1.79 mi.)
- West Coast Wildlife Centre 3.24 km (2.01 mi.)
- Canavans Knob 3.96 km (2.46 mi.)
- Church of Our Lady of the Alps 4.39 km (2.73 mi.)
- Lake Mapourika 3.84 km (2.39 mi.)
- Terrace Walk 3.65 km (2.27 mi.)
- Hukawai Lodge 2.26 km (1.40 mi.)