9 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, 7856
What's nearby
Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
St James Anglican Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Waiho Hot Tubs - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Glacier Hot Pools - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Hokitika (HKK) - 118 min drive
Restaurants
Snakebite - 4 min walk
Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - 5 min walk
Full of Beans - 3 min walk
The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 4 min walk
Alice May - 3 min walk
About this property
Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge
Hostel in a national park
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a library at Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hostel include:
Free self-parking
A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
Luggage storage, smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
In a national park
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 2005
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Limited room service
Shared kitchen access
More
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are 8 AM-8 PM. Guests planning to arrive outside of these hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Franz Josef Glacier
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Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge Franz Josef Glacier
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Frequently asked questions
Is Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge located?
Situated in a national park, this hostel is steps away from Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and St James Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes.
Franz Josef Montrose Hostel Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 258 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 258 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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3
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Bryan
5 Jan 2021
Hotel was closed when we got there to check in. Tried two phone numbers. Spark message said both were not connected. Went elsewhere as obviously closed down
Bryan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
8/10 Good
Kevin
2 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One night in Franz Josef
It was just a one night stop. The Montrose was ok really, it was far from new and without any bells and whistles but it seemed pretty clean and the staff seemed to care about the place.
Good location, clean room, but very small. Not much of a breakfast
Alexander
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
11 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable- the tv was a nice addition to the room. Kitchen was well kept and the size seemed reasonable for the number of folks staying. Biggest drawback that essentially ruined our stay was that the floors and walls are so thin, we were kept up most of the night by late arrivals (10pm and midnight) then again by people getting up early (5am).
This was a very well maintained property and all amenities were available, again very well kept for a small town and budget stay! Very impressed and will recommend than shelling out a lot more on other hotels around, the views and access to towns, transport etc are the exact same.
Everything was good except for the room wasn’t sound proof as I can hear phone conversations on next room n middle of the night conversation in a very clear manner.
We had stayed here before 3 years ago - They offered Soap in the evening and A basic Breakfast ( Toast etc ) in the Morning This was a nice touch and appreciated - Forward 3 years and the Soap after inspecting the fridge it was stored in we elected to pass this - Breakfast was verbally advised to us 7.30 am - We were there in expectation but after a wait decided to travel on - Sad really - On a positive the room was clean and well presented Reception Staff was pleasant and plenty on on site Parking - Negative is in the Review
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
23 Oct 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Nothing fancy but and okay place to stay
The Montrose is a fine place to stay if you're not looking for anything fancy. The place was clean and the staff were friendly.
There are no tv channels, but they do have movies you can 'rent' and return. Just note that the complimentary breakfast is just bread to make toast, coffee and some cereals - its a bit scarce and not very filling if your planning to go do lots of activities during the day.
The staff I checked in with was super friendly & showed me around. Our room was clean & had everything we would have needed for the night. Absolutely no complaints :)
Friendly staff. Good location. Liked that there was a heated blanket.
However...
The cleanliness and condition of this place is poor. I couldn't bring myself to brush my teeth or wash my face on our last day as when I would use the bathroom (was in a private bedroom/bathroom) I couldnt help but gag continuously due to the foul odor coming from the sink pipes. The shower smelt like urine. There was black coloured mould growing in the shower. Would not recommend this place.
Unit was a bit small. Had poor reception for tv whilst raining. Room selection not good for an old man to walk up stairways to his unit.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
30 Apr 2019
The hostel had good parking and in close proximity to the main town however had the most unbearable smell. Not sure what it was or where it was coming from but I had to hold my breath as I entered and exited the building.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
6/10 Okay
Mortaza
27 Mar 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mortaza
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
6/10 Okay
Zhee, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Travelled with partner
25 Mar 2019
OK overall, but nothing above expectation. Basic necessities are covered but not more. The place seems old, so it's not spotless cleanliness wise. For the price we paid, maintenance could have been better.