Westwood Lodge

Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s spectacular Glacier Country, seconds away from the majestic Southern Alps and the World Heritage Westland National Park; this bed and breakfast lodge is an ideal place to unwind and explore Franz Josef Glacier.

Set in a beautiful bush garden, the lodge offers well-appointed bed and breakfast accommodation with views of the West Coast’s rainforests and the mountains of the Southern Alps. The grounds have been landscaped West Coast style with lots of rocks, native plantings and complimented with rhododendrons, spring bulbs and flowering shrubs.

The lodge is near the Westland National Park and Franz Josef Glacier, offering stylish accommodation for up to 18 guests in 9 suites, each with en-suite facilities. Relax in the comfortable lounge away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

Franz Josef in New Zealand Glacier Country is an ideal place to stop on a West Coast journey. It is central to any itinerary between northern and southern South Island along the West Coast. Westwood Lodge itself is situated just 1 kilometer from the bustling center of town and easily accessible by car (with plenty of parking available) or by a pleasant 15 minute walk along a designated footpath.

Just two minutes north of the village of Franz Josef on New Zealand’s rugged and beautiful west coast, this lodge is set in rural surrounds with views of native rainforest and the Southern Alps.