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Punga Grove Motel & Suites

40 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 2000, New Zealand
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Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Ranked #6 of 8 hotels in Franz Josef
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St. Pierre de Juillers, France
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

An ideal place to stay in Franz Josef. Very handy for the spa (a few hundred mtrs) where we spent a very pleasant few hours bathing in hot glacier water - ideal after an afternoon walking up Fox glacier. It's not as 'remote' as I imagined - I think I had visions of it being stand alone in rainforest -... More

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Eldersburg, Maryland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Large, comfortable studio rooms within walking distance of everywhere in town. The Alice May, a fine pub, is just steps away. Clean, modern guest laundry. Takes the office staff a little bit of time to emerge from their personal quarters to tend to customers at the desk.

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San Diego, California
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9 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Would give this property 3 1/2 stars. Very clean, small kitchenette, very comfortable. Close to everything in the town easy walking distance. We primarily used this room for a short night's stay to continue on trip, so did not spend a lot of time at property. Has comfortable bedroom, living room area with a small patio. Small kitchenette, modern and... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We opened the front door and our eye was taken to the adjoining rainforest right outside the sliding door at the back of the room. Wow! The room was perfect with a lovely big bathroom and beautiful décor.Turning left from Punga Grove was a lovely 5 minute walk into town with the Southern Alps in our sights and to our... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Stayed here just one night and wished it could have longer. The unit was very well equipped with a small kitchenette which we were not expecting. Great to make a drink or a snack. Very large and clean bedroom and very clean modern bathroom with toiletries provided. Information booklet with restaurant menus and prices. Easier to choose in the comfort... More

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Perth, Australia
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38 hotel reviews
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We found Punga Grove to be comfortable and it met all our requirements for our short stay in Franz Josef. The motel is reasonably basic but was clean and spacious, and the little sitting area overlooking the bush at the rear of the property was a nice touch. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights over New Years and it was perfectly functional, but it is looking tired, dated and in need of a lick of paint and upgrading. In the 3.5 weeks we traveled around New Zealand, the staff here were the least friendly and welcoming, which we found surprising. It felt like we interrupting their leisure time,... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013 via mobile

This motel is fine for a two night stay, it suited us well though the room we had was beginning to look a bit tired. Reasonably well equipped kitchenette, bathroom was average, the shower cubical was very flimsy, creaking plastic. Quite a lot of noise from other rooms as floors above and partition walls are perhaps a bit thin. Motel... More

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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31 reviews 31 reviews
13 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

We stayed at Punga Grove for 2 nights. We were greeted by the friendly hostess, who helped us throughout our stay with dining suggestions as well as directions. The suite was spacious and comfortable, and the small kitchenette is fully equipped. Do not expect luxury, as the decor is spartan: simple and functional. The location is perfect. Once we would... More

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Moreton, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
11 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Great room, with a balcony straight into your own rainforest. The room even had a woodburner stove. The bathroom had a jacuzzi bath which i managed to fit in, so some lovely baths had there. The breakfast room service was very good. i forgot to place my order, but the rang to check and took my order. Here for two... More

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Also Known As:
Punga Grove Hotel Franz Josef
Punga Grove Motel And Suites
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Punga Grove Motel
Address: 40 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 2000, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) > Franz Josef
Amenities:
Free Parking Room Service
Hotel Style:
#6 Family Hotels in Franz Josef
Price range (per night): INR4,704 - 9,353
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Punga Grove offers stylish motel accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village. Perfectly positioned in a beautiful rain forest, set amongst native forest against a stunning backdrop of high alpine peaks, Punga Grove is your natural West Coast accommodation choice for your stay in Glacier Country in New Zealand. ... more   less 
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