Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Franz Josef · New Zealand

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

HostelPunk Score
37% SHIT
Low confidence 19 reviews
No bed bug reports in 1,657 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 1,657 analyzed reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire 🛁 Hot Tub

Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden
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Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Fax Service Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Towels For Hire Linen Included Towels Included Hair Dryers Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Meals Available Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Panoramic Views Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector

Prices

Privates $59 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

Australia Group Dec 12, 2024 1.0/10

+ Close to facilities and Cafes.

- Had to share the bathroom and toilet with other guests.

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Taiwan Solo traveler May 5, 2024 1.0/10

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United States Group Apr 5, 2024 1.0/10

+ The property itself was ok. Basic, quiet and well-located. That said, there are three or four other comparable or better options within steps of this place. A very negative experience with the staff ruined my stay. They billed my card for two rooms and refused to rectify the billing error. The lack of professionalism in addressing the situation was shocking. They basically told me tough luck and were unwilling to address their error. I would highly recommend avoiding this property. I have never been treated so badly in my life. I contacted Booking.com who say they will contact the property to rectify the billing situation, but they also recommended disputing the charge with my bank. Do yourself a favor and stay elsewhere. The management here is lacking in integrity. Save yourself the potential headache.

- See above. Rude and unprofessional staff.

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Australia Couple Feb 7, 2024 1.0/10

+ Location

- Facilities

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New Zealand Group Oct 29, 2023 1.0/10

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United States Solo traveler Mar 14, 2024 2.0/10

+ good location. I had hopes I'd enjoy my stay here, along the lines of "budget properties can be recommendable too," but I was disappointed.

- A long hair not my color on the pillow. No heat when temperatures don't exceed 65 degrees Fahrenheit. I came close to asking receptionist Rose if there was any way she could possibly be any unfriendlier, but held my tongue about it. She promised a portable heater in the room, but I never got it. She was a pistol.

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Germany Couple Feb 28, 2024 2.0/10

+ Die Lage des Hotels war gut

- Bei weitem das dreckigste und schlechteste Hotel, in dem wir während unserer 4 Wochen Reise waren. Es waren Haare im Bett, die Bäder wurden den ganzen Tag wo wir da waren nicht einmal geputzt (auch am nächsten Tag nicht). Die Küche sah aus wie ein Schlachtfeld! Das Personal war auch noch sehr unfreundlich und schnipisch. Wir sind einen Tag früher abgereist weil wir es so schlimm fanden! Einfach nur dreckig und eklig!

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United Kingdom Couple Dec 6, 2023 2.0/10

+ Nothing

- Everything Very cramped and noisy No toiletries as stated

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France Couple Dec 1, 2023 2.0/10

+ La localisation et la literie

- L'accueil déplorable de la personne en charge alors que nous sommes arrives avant le check in annonce sur Booking L'isolation La douche trop petite La wifi inexistante

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New Zealand Couple Nov 24, 2023 2.0/10

- The building really isn’t fit for purpose, the floors creak loudly even when moving about quietly. The people in the room above stomped around their room until 1.30am. Not having staff on sight allowed other guests to make a racket without consequence.

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Recent reviews

France Group Apr 7, 2026 9.0/10

+ Personnel très agréable chambre très confortable et petit cookie d’accueil délicieux

- La moquette dans les chambres cela n’est vraiment pas hygiénique impossible que ce soit propre et il y en a dans toutes les locations

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United States Family Apr 6, 2026 9.0/10

+ Location is excellent and convenient. Super big kitchen and living area. Free cookies and tasty vegetable soup. The room is tight, but every inch is well used.

- Wifi in our room was weak. Kitchen and reception areas were much better.

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Italy Family Apr 6, 2026 9.0/10

+ In Wild Kea Lodge you will find everything you need (great kitchen for example) in a friendly and homely atmosphere

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New Zealand Couple Apr 5, 2026 10.0/10

+ Lovely property, very close to CBD. A lot of thoughtful touches in room & main kitchen.

- Nothing apart from we arrived late so didn’t realise all the facilities available

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 4, 2026 10.0/10

+ It was a great welcome, lovely room, beautifully clean shower room next door to my room. A well stocked kitchen with everything easily accessible. Free soup on arrival and a massive cookie in. My room. Tea/coffee facilities in the room. I was very impressed with the place. Would defo stay again 👍😊

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Germany Couple Apr 3, 2026 10.0/10

+ Einfach toll alles

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Switzerland Couple Apr 2, 2026 9.0/10

+ Le jacuzzi et la propreté des salles de bain communes

- Un peu cher pour des chambres avec salles de bain communes

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 1, 2026 8.0/10

+ A well run, very friendly hotel/hostel, with some lovely touches (kitchen area and delicious free soup!) A great option for a stay in Franz Josef. The walk to the glacier from the hotel takes about an hour and is highly recommended on a sunny day.

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Australia Couple Apr 1, 2026 10.0/10

+ Che dire, location bella, attazzata al Franz Glazier, chiaramente al di fuori non troverete molto da fare. Staff gentilissimo, ci hanno offerto un muffin appena arrivati, stanza accogliente, curata e pulita. Cucina incredibile e sala comune anche, possibilitá anche di prenotare gratuitamente la Jacuzi, davvero fantastico

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Australia Family Apr 1, 2026 10.0/10

+ The facilities were really good. Having a computer to use was very helpful for us. The muffin on arrival and the hot tub after dinner were excellent.

- Everything was great.

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Australia Solo traveler Mar 31, 2026 10.0/10

+ Great spot in the middle of Franz Josef township. Facilities have everything you need, including a large kitchen for guests to use, and the rooms were comfortable.

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United States Couple Mar 31, 2026 10.0/10

+ Clean common areas. Nice to be able to grill.

- Room was on 3rd floor with no lift....harder with bags.

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New Zealand Family Mar 31, 2026 9.0/10

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Singapore Couple Mar 29, 2026 7.0/10

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Switzerland Couple Mar 29, 2026 8.0/10

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United States Solo traveler Mar 28, 2026 9.0/10

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New Zealand Couple Mar 28, 2026 10.0/10

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Australia Family Mar 28, 2026 10.0/10

+ So many extras like snacks and a hot tub for private use. Room was plenty big enough for family of four. The family apartment felt brand new and had beautiful decor. Right in the heart of town

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Germany Group Mar 28, 2026 9.0/10

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Uruguay Group Mar 27, 2026 9.0/10

+ Cómodo, con todo lo necesario para una buena estadía. Muy bien equipado tanto en las habitaciones como en los espacios en común. Estuvimos solo una noche y fue muy agradable.