4 Star Hotel

Punga Grove

40 Cron Street, Franz Josef, New Zealand View Map

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Punga Grove

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Set among native bushland, Punga Grove offers stylish accommodations in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village. All apartments include an outdoor deck, conservatory windows, fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi and satellite TV with 50 channels. Surrounded by stunning high alpine peaks, Punga Grove is a 2-minute walk to shops, cafes, bars and local tour operators. It is a 10-minute drive to the car park for access to the Franz Josef Glacier. Guests have access to laundry facilities and a gas barbecue. Some studios and apartments feature a luxury spa bath, gas log fire, underfloor heating and leather sofas. Continental breakfast can be delivered to the rooms each morning. Free parking is included and all rooms are serviced daily.

520 Reviews

8.9Very Good
Cleanliness
9.2
Staff
9.6
Location
9.6

What Guests Say

  • “We had a very pleasant room and a good television with sky sport so we could watch the Black ferns rugby game sadly.”
  • “The location and staff”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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One-bedroom Loft Apartment 1/4

One-bedroom Loft Apartment

431 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
Studio Twin1/4

Studio Twin

323 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
2 Bedroom Apartment1/4

2 Bedroom Apartment

646 sqft • 1 King or 2 Single or 1 Single, 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Executive Studio with Fireplace1/4

Executive Studio with Fireplace

431 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
One Bedroom Loft1/4

One Bedroom Loft

431 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Single, 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
  • Complimentary tea
Deluxe King Studio with Fireplace1/4

Deluxe King Studio with Fireplace

431 sqft • 1 King

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Closet

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    What Guests Loved

    8.9
    Very Good

    Based on 520 reviews

    Location

    9.6

    Cleanliness

    9.2

    Staff

    9.6

    Overall Quality

    8.8

    Pros +

    • We had a very pleasant room and a good television with sky sport so we could watch the Black ferns rugby game sadly.
    • The location and staff
    • The staff were very helpful (our extended family stayed elsewhere but they still allowed us to borrow 3 extra umbrellas for them) The room facilities were great, the heater was very effective.

    Cons -

    • Na
    • Cleanliness- didn’t find it clean
    • Old tv set , could not connect to my Netflix or other services. Kitchen area a bit small.
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    9Verified guestPosted on: 9-24-2025

    We had a very pleasant room and a good television with sky sport so we could watch the Black ferns rugby game sadly.

    Na

    5ShebaPosted on: 1-24-2026

    The location and staff

    Cleanliness- didn’t find it clean

    10NathanPosted on: 1-19-2026

    The staff were very helpful (our extended family stayed elsewhere but they still allowed us to borrow 3 extra umbrellas for them) The room facilities were great, the heater was very effective.

    10PatriciaPosted on: 1-16-2026

    The staff was very helpful, went out of their way to be helpful. The room was large and very comfortable, although one bed was a little too soft, however, it may have been meant for a child.. Loved the fact that when we looked out the window, we were surrounded by ferns. The kitchenette was well stocked.

    10RosemaryPosted on: 1-8-2026

    Great location, super friendly staff, the deck off our room.

    8SharonPosted on: 12-18-2025

    The layout of the accommodation - felt spacious compared to other places we’d stayed. Having a portable fan was appreciated. Great location.

    10JackPosted on: 12-11-2025

    This is an updated and roomy property with a small kitchenette. The operators are very friendly. The location is excellent, within a five minute walk to all the restaurants and activities. Parking is easy and plentiful, and right outside your room.

    9DannyPosted on: 12-9-2025

    Clean, spacious and comfortable, nice small back porch for a small dinner or breakfast. Good location. Quiet.

    Old tv set , could not connect to my Netflix or other services. Kitchen area a bit small.

    10ToddPosted on: 12-6-2025

    Punga Grove was an excellent place to stay in Franz Josef. The rooms were clean and well appointed. It's not fancy, but the fine touches make it clear that staff cares about customer experience. The kitchen area was small but met our needs nicely. Franz Josef is not a large town, but Punga Groves proximity to restaurants and groceries is excellent ... leave the car parked!

    I wish the room had streaming services for nighttime viewing, but that's a small luxury when visiting such a beautiful area.

    10LoriPosted on: 12-5-2025

    Very nice room, clean, and comfortable bed. Great location, walkable to stores and restaurants. Friendly staff. Especially good for longer stays with the kitchenette.

    10SaengusaPosted on: 12-1-2025

    Rooms are big and comfortable. Fireplace in the room and the forest at our terrace are a very good match.

    8RuthPosted on: 11-16-2025

    Comfortable, clean and cosy accommodation.Great location within walking distance to eateries and supermarket.Reasonably priced.

    Very compact kitchen with no bench space. Shared laundry.

    9BonniePosted on: 11-9-2025

    Very spacious and comfortable with a lovely spa bath. Easy walk to town.

    10RafaelPosted on: 10-13-2025

    Simple but very convenient good location, but on top of it all was Lily, the receptionist. Very helpful, very service minded, and absolutely charming

    No elevator to the second floor

    8ColinPosted on: 9-28-2025

    Very nice motel.We had a large room which had everything that we required.Room was clean and comfortable.Main street was a short walk around the corner.

    8RayPosted on: 5-23-2025

    This is a good Motel in a good location.

    I didn't specifically dislike anything but the configuration with the open upstairs bedroom is not as good as one which can be closed off.

    2MitchellPosted on: 5-21-2025

    Convenient, nice patio, great view

    Handicap room

    10RichardPosted on: 4-27-2025

    Large comfortable room with lovely outlook onto trees & plants. Friendly staff. Room was quiet despite being fairly close to the road.

    10ChrisPosted on: 4-24-2025

    Stylish spacious comfortable rooms. Lovely little touches . Spa bath! Really comfy cosy bed. Salina the owner . Kind knowledgeable welcome.

    Not a thing it was perfect!

    9LeePosted on: 4-23-2025

    In a great spot with an easy walk to anywhere in town. Good size room with good cooking facilities. Free sky movies channels a bonus on a cold rainy night.

    The bed was a bit uncomfortable with both sides seeming to roll to the outside like they've been well worn in.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests arriving outside front desk opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Location

    Punga Grove

    40 Cron Street, Franz Josef

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