Westwood Lodge
Rapid Number 2919 State Highway 6, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7952 New Zealand
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Westwood Lodge offer stylish cotemporary accommodation set in a delightful landscaped native garden with Alpine & Glacier views. All rooms are superbly comfortable, choose between the Main House Suites with a luxurious French tub or a Coach House suite with fantastic alpine views. All suites have underfloor heated spacious ensuites with dual handbasins & large open titled showers. For total comfort all include complimentary toiletries, robes & hairdryers.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Game room
Hiking
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Laundry service
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Billiards
Board games / puzzles
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
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Bathrobes
Desk
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Safe
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Walk-in shower
Seating area
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Electric kettle
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Rapid Number 2919 State Highway 6, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7952 New Zealand
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colin1962 wrote a review Apr 2023
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom165 contributions77 helpful votes
Loved the room, most comfortable bed ever, staff very friendly, nice continental breakfast included, great location, avery short drive from Franz Joseph and all it contains and nice views from the room of the mountains
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Westwood Lodge is decent but rather overpriced for what it is. Both the continental and cooked breakfast is delicious and spot on time, the bed is comfortable, and the location is quiet. However, everything else is dated and tired. The staff is friendly but not seasoned hospitality professionals – they are learning and eager.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My wife and I spent two days at Westwood Lodge, where our main objective was to heli-hike Fox Glacier. Very happy with our choice for a couple reasons. First, while there is good lodging available much close to Fox, the town of Franz Josef has much more to offer and the location was perfect - not in the middle of town, but much closer than it looks on the map. Second, the Coach House Suite was super clean, comfortable and spacious with a nice back patio facing the Southern Alps. Lastly, while the place was clearly understaffed, Alex, the fellow seemingly running the place single handedly was really terrific - friendly, courteous and very helpful with tips for dining. The only disappointment (and why only four stars) was, given the short staff, the lovely lounge area was essentially unavailable -- the bar closed, fireplace off, and no reason to hang out in what looked like a great spot to relax after a long day. With that in operation, it would be five stars for sure.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had a beautiful suite that had a private outdoor sitting area. The landscaping was magnificent and made us want to stay a week instead of a night! The breakfast was delicious. We highly recommend this place!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Such a lovely place. The room and ensuite were very spacious and comfortable. The guest lounge/dining area was great, especially the fire. Breakfast was very generous and tasty. Alex was really helpful and had so.e good tips on the local area.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Westwood Lodge is about 2 kilometers from the town’s restaurants, helicopters, bars, etc. It has very friendly staff living on site, with a cozy gathering area which includes a fireplace, chess board and brain-teaser puzzles, and billiards room. Our room was clean, comfy and had an outdoor patio with sitting area and mountain views. Free parking just outside our front door, and delicious breakfasts included daily. The staff even washed and folded our laundry at no charge. Overall great value and experience. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The room was comfortable and clean. The young guy running the check in was very helpful and courteous. The breakfast was standard continental - nothing special. My only complaint was that the room had a very strong smell of insect repellent or buy spray. You could smell the same odor outside the door of the room. This was off putting.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is truly a premium lodge in the middle of nowhere. Loved it! Very comfortable and spacious rooms, big bathtooms, beautiful view/ location, nice amenities and complimentary welcome chocolate from NZ! It's modern, high standard and still has the chalet feeling without coming accros too old and traditional. Wonderful! We didnt try the breakfast but the room and pool table were great!
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Great location, great accommodations, and the staff were very friendly. They have a great big billiards table, a cozy great room, and a common breakfast area, with the option for a prepared breakfast in the morning. Only desire would be that they had air conditioning.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Spacious comfortable accommodation, quiet location (but out of town but suited us). Helpful cheerful staff. Extras of dvds and pool table a bonus. Only downside was tricky to cool down accommodation in the hot weather!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$257 - US$303 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandWest Coast RegionWestland Tai Poutini National ParkFranz Josef
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Westwood Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Franz Josef Glacier (6.1 km), Te Koha Gallery (1.7 km), and West Coast Wildlife Centre (1.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Westwood Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Westwood Lodge?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Westwood Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and complimentary tea during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Westwood Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Alice May, BLUE ICE RESTAURANT & BAR, and Monsoon Bar & Restaurant.
Are there any historical sites close to Westwood Lodge?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Church of St. James (9.5 km).
Is Westwood Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.