Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
3 Wallace Street, State Highway 6
About This Property
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.
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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
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- • The scenic location amongst trees
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- • The services, the forniture, the very poor breakfast and dinner
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!
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- • 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!
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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- • 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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- • Nothing.
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.
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- • 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.
Fantomatique !
Uniquement l’accueil et le service de la personne en charge du petit déjeuner !
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- • Uniquement l’accueil et le service de la personne en charge du petit déjeuner !
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- • Ne mérite absolument pas 5 étoiles. Hôtel désert et fantôme ! Nous sommes sortis dîner et sommes rentrés à l’hôtel à 7:45pm, nous souhaitions prendre un verre dans leur salon, il n’y avait absolument personne pour nous servir, pas de réceptionniste, rien ! Nous avons demandé à écourter notre séjour d’une nuit comme le service n’était pas à la hauteur et que nous semblions déranger. Cela nous a été refusé. Nous sommes malgré tout parti mais la nuit non honoré nous a été facturé ! Ils feraient mieux de fermer l’établissement en basse saison !
Our Franz Josef stay
Lovely place to stay, our room, the service, the location and restaurant was all very good. The staff are very friendly and made our stay very enjoyable . A thank you to Janice who looked after us so well. We will definitely return Kathryn & Robert
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- • Lovely place to stay, our room, the service, the location and restaurant was all very good. The staff are very friendly and made our stay very enjoyable . A thank you to Janice who looked after us so well. We will definitely return Kathryn & Robert
Te Wainui Franz Joseph New Zealand
We had the most amazing stay at this fantastic hotel. Pure luxury & amazing staff. Especially Janice, our waitress, who was wonderful and so welcoming & Amanda on reception. So helpful & accommodating.We absolutely loved everything about this beautiful hotel. Thank you!
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- • We had the most amazing stay at this fantastic hotel. Pure luxury & amazing staff. Especially Janice, our waitress, who was wonderful and so welcoming & Amanda on reception. So helpful & accommodating.We absolutely loved everything about this beautiful hotel. Thank you!
Would come back again anytime
Pity we were only here for one night! Would have been happy to stay for a whole week nestled among the trees with all the sounds of the birds. An amazing hotel so different from anything else we have stayed in, like being in the middle of the rain forest but without any discomfort. Would come back here in a flash.
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- • Pity we were only here for one night! Would have been happy to stay for a whole week nestled among the trees with all the sounds of the birds. An amazing hotel so different from anything else we have stayed in, like being in the middle of the rain forest but without any discomfort. Would come back here in a flash.
Superb place to stay in Franz Joseph
The hotel is lovely. It is on the edge of a rain forest. You hear beautiful bird songs and you can see glow worms at night around the property. There are great hikes nearby. The staff is so helpful. Janice in the dining room made all of our meals there enjoyable. The food was consistently excellent.
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- • The hotel is lovely. It is on the edge of a rain forest. You hear beautiful bird songs and you can see glow worms at night around the property. There are great hikes nearby. The staff is so helpful. Janice in the dining room made all of our meals there enjoyable. The food was consistently excellent.
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