Aparthotel

Punga Grove

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.
A hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.
A building with a flat roof and a small window, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain in the background.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Self-parking included
    Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, a rare perk for guests in this location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Continental breakfast for a fee
  • Housekeeping
  • Extra beds
  • Barbecue
  • Self-parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
The current price is NZ$284
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Explore the area

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Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪3 min walk‬

Choose your unit

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A neatly made bed with white linens and a beige throw blanket, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, one of which has a drawer.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Loft Apartment

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a carpeted floor.

Two Bedroom Loft Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Loft Apartment

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white linens, a brown throw blanket, and two bedside tables with lamps.

One Bedroom Loft Apartment

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of a wooden fence and trees.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Room

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio (Deluxe King Studio with Fireplace)

A hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Deluxe Studio (Deluxe King Studio with Fireplace)

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frequently asked questions

Is Punga Grove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Punga Grove?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Punga Grove on 11 Dec 2026 start from NZ$284, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Punga Grove?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Punga Grove?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Punga Grove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Punga Grove located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. Our Lady of the Alps and St James Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Punga Grove Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 296 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location,nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The room was beautiful (we had a loft apartment) with good amenities. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent friendly staff the view of the amazing forest from our room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Fully equipped kitchen, clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay… loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very happy with our stay. Spacious and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice hotel, great location, very good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay - highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thankyou really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, location to town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location - walking distance to main street. Great spacious room. Very clean. The staff were so happy and friendly. A great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host was unbelievably helpful and friendly and along with the beautiful property was a pleasure to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The staff was very friendly and helpful, realizing we had a long day, she upgraded our room. Clean facility with all of the necessary amenities.
Our room amongst the Rain Forest!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great rooms, friendly staff.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely motel in a great location, with wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Simple, clean, friendly, and centrally located to restaurants, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were friendly and accommodation was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great place for a family to stay. Nearby shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location plenty restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Gorgeous room, lovely area, and friendly, attentive staff. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Franz Josef.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Room was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay here!!! Amazing service too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025