Name: Franz Alpine Retreat
Address: 2 Donovan Drive, Franz Josef, West Coast, NZ
Price range: 75 $–247 $ per night
Rating: 8.65

Was Gäste sagen

Im Franz Alpine Retreat loben Gäste die ruhige Lage auf dem Land, etwas außerhalb von Franz Josef, die generell geräumigen und sauberen Chalets, die Parkmöglichkeiten an jeder Unterkunft und gelegentliche malerische Ausblicke. Einige berichten jedoch von instabilem WLAN und einer einfachen, uneinheitlichen Küchenausstattung in den Zimmern.

Die Meinungen zum Service sind gemischt: Einige fanden das Personal freundlich und den Check-in unkompliziert, während andere einen unbeaufsichtigten Empfang, unpersönliche Interaktionen und eine unerwartete Gebühr für eine zusätzliche Person feststellten. Einige Gäste erwähnen Hausregeln bezüglich Kochgerüchen und Make-up-Handtüchern, und einige wenige bemerken Mängel bei der Reinigung. Es ist geeignet für Reisende, die einfache Selbstversorgerunterkünfte und keine Komplettversorgung suchen.

Ausstattung

Sauberkeit

Zimmer

Service

Lage

Gastronomie

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Ausstattung

Die Ausstattung ist insgesamt einfach: Einige Unterkünfte bieten lediglich eine Mikrowelle oder einen Wasserkocher und kein Spülbecken, während andere über eine voll ausgestattete Küche verfügen. Die Parkmöglichkeiten befinden sich direkt vor jeder Unterkunft.

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6

Jeryl

21. Feb. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 4 Nächte

The property was very nice as was the staff. My issue with the room was that there was only 1 tiny sink in the bathroom. In the living room / kitchen area there is a fridge, microwave, hot kettle and plates, bowls and silverware but there is no sink there. So if you eat a bowl of cereal or a bowl of yogurt, for example, you have to take those bowls into the bathroom and rinse them in the very tiny sink.

8

Anne Marie

24. März 2024

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

This property is a fair way out of town but it is nice and quiet with great views across the countryside to the hills. There is a small kitchenette with microwave, crockery and cutlery, and detergent, tea towel etc, but no sink for washing dishes. This is has to be done in the bathroom! Did we not learn anything during COVID about clean and dirty workflows! There is a warning about using the shower: if you get the bedroom carpet wet you will be charged a fee. This is because the shower tap is positioned such that the water temperature cannot be regulated with the door open so you have to get under a cold shower, close the door and then regulate the temperature. Poor design and installation become the problem of the guest. Two heaters in the room: one didn't work and the other was ineffective.

10

Jay

8. Feb. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 3 Nächte

Excellent choice. 7 minutes drive from Main Street, but great location. Quiet. Modern and fresh. Multiple choices of unit size, so look for the one that is right for you. I recommend this accommodation. Parking right at your individual unit, which I prefer.

10

Katherine

17. Jan. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Loved our stay. Very quiet and close to Franz Josef shops although need a car to get there. Parking was excellent (next to the unit). Facilities were excellent - we made use of the washing machine and drying racks. Lots of info available at reception for things to do in the area. Comfortable beds and everything you could need in terms of cooking and entertainment/tv.

10

Irwin

5. März 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Each unit was its own with parking in front. Unit was clean and staff was very friendly. The property is convenient to Franz Josef - about 10 min drive to town center.

10

Liz

2. Apr. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Spent a fabulous night here while waiting to go on the helicopter the next morning to visit the glacier. Greeted very wamly at reception and our accommodation was huge!! Two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining and lounge areas. Was about a 5 min drive on the edge of town - we went to town to see the kiwis and have dinner. Would stay here again.

8

Carol

18. Feb. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Property was clean and in a good location for Franz Josef activities. It would have been useful to have a sink in the kitchen area, so you didn’t have to wash up in the tiny sink in the bathroom. There was an error when we checked in and we were chased for payment. The maid did not make our bed the next day and forgot to leave milk and a tea towel. When we mentioned these mistakes, they were quickly remedied.

6

Julie

26. Okt. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

The accommodation was okay for the time we were there. It's a short drive from Franz Josef. Facilities limited. Only microwave, kettle and toaster. No decent sink to wash up in, only the one in the bathroom and did not like the rules imposed. No strong food smells (although we didn't cook anything strong, not to wipe make-up on the towels, flannels). Heating wasn't on nor was the fridge when we arrived and no note to say the fridge needed to be switched on. Reception not manned either: had to telephone for someone to appear. All bars, restaurants, food stores 5km away in Franz Josef.

8

Maryanne

7. Dez. 2022

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Aufenthalt für 19.332 Nächte

The place was very good, clean and comfortable. The only thing I found odd was that there was no kitchen sink. Very hard to wash crockery and cutlery in the small bathroom sink.

6

Robert

19. Feb. 2026

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

A kitchenette without a sink is a first in our travels.

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Sauberkeit

Die allgemeine Sauberkeit ist gut, wobei viele Gäste saubere, gepflegte Zimmer erwähnen. Einige Gäste berichteten jedoch von Problemen wie einem schmutzigen Badezimmerboden und versäumten Reinigungsarbeiten.

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2

jan

13. Nov. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Bathroom floor was filthy

10

James

7. März 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Nice hotel. Clean and modern. Fresh milk for coffee was a nice touch.

10

Shah

2. Feb. 2023

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Nice clean and tidy, also our unit had a separate lounge from the bedroom which was great. Beautiful place

8

Andrew O

21. Nov. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

The rooms were well kept.

10

Colin

21. Okt. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

very clean and staff were very obliging

8

Carol

18. Feb. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Property was clean and in a good location for Franz Josef activities. It would have been useful to have a sink in the kitchen area, so you didn’t have to wash up in the tiny sink in the bathroom. There was an error when we checked in and we were chased for payment. The maid did not make our bed the next day and forgot to leave milk and a tea towel. When we mentioned these mistakes, they were quickly remedied.

10

D. Eliana

8. Nov. 2024

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Very nice room, clean, comfortable, warm plenty of hot water, convenient for our plans. Although our accommodation was small we love the small details very nice.

10

Lucy

24. März 2024

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Clean, spacious room - 5 minutes drive to the town centre.

8

Maryanne

7. Dez. 2022

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Aufenthalt für 19.332 Nächte

The place was very good, clean and comfortable. The only thing I found odd was that there was no kitchen sink. Very hard to wash crockery and cutlery in the small bathroom sink.

10

Lisa

9. Okt. 2022

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Fantastic clean, comfortable, quiet, spacious accommodation just out of Franz Josef township. Close to everything and in a beautiful setting. Unit had everything we needed for our family or five and was a really lovely comfortable place to stay. Would definitively recommend Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat.

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Zimmer

Viele Bewertungen heben geräumige, moderne und komfortable Unterkünfte mit malerischem Ausblick und ruhiger Atmosphäre hervor. Einige Gäste erwähnen instabiles WLAN und gelegentliche Einschränkungen bei der Heizung oder Belüftung.

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8

Warwick

25. Feb. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Rural location. Quiet. We had a two bedroom unit which was very spacious

8

Vonida

6. März 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Great place that’s not too far of a drive for food and shops. Franz Josef is small so everything was within 15 min drive. I would say WiFi is spotty so I rarely used it.

10

Matthew

6. Jan. 2024

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Gorgeous view of the Franz Josef glacier from our chalet. Large and spacious, it was an accommodation we will never forget staying at. Conveniently located just outside of town, we were able to get what we needed, visit where we wanted, and finish the day with a beautiful stay.

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Sofia

18. Mai 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

The rooms are not isolated so its very difficult to heat them up. The room has a "kitchen" with no sink so its very difficult to clean the dishes. Not what we expected.

8

Sue

18. Feb. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Good size rooms, no air con quite stuffy, a fan would have been good. Was probably unusually warm in Franz Josef.

10

Connie

25. Nov. 2024

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Beautiful mountain view. No nonsense room with just what you need at a great price.

8

Gregory

16. Apr. 2023

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

2 bedroom units very spacious. Quite modern, warm and comfortable.

10

Liz

2. Apr. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Spent a fabulous night here while waiting to go on the helicopter the next morning to visit the glacier. Greeted very wamly at reception and our accommodation was huge!! Two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining and lounge areas. Was about a 5 min drive on the edge of town - we went to town to see the kiwis and have dinner. Would stay here again.

6

Jill

15. Feb. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

The property was alright..but not walking distance to town and the internet was very sporadic.

10

Anton

28. Apr. 2023

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Enjoyed our stay at this resort, clean cabin,comfortable. Could not get a good internet service. Highly recommend this stay.

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Service

Der Service ist uneinheitlich: Einige Gäste lobten freundliches Personal und einen reibungslosen Check-in, während andere einen unbeaufsichtigten Empfang, schlechte Kommunikation und eine unerwartete Gebühr für eine zusätzliche Person bemängelten.

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10

Gladys

22. Okt. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Staff lovely

6

Dustin

24. Juni 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

The accommodations were fine, my wife and I booked a 2 bedroom cabin for one night. We had a friend traveling with us as well. When booking a 2 bedroom cabin I think most people would assume that would mean 2-4 people staying in the room. Upon check in we were charged an additional $50 for the third person. So in my mind they made an additional $50 on us for the use of one additional bath towel. A bit ridiculous considering we were the only guests for the entire night. There are plenty of other options around Franz.

10

Colin

21. Okt. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

very clean and staff were very obliging

10

Irwin

5. März 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Each unit was its own with parking in front. Unit was clean and staff was very friendly. The property is convenient to Franz Josef - about 10 min drive to town center.

10

Liz

2. Apr. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Spent a fabulous night here while waiting to go on the helicopter the next morning to visit the glacier. Greeted very wamly at reception and our accommodation was huge!! Two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining and lounge areas. Was about a 5 min drive on the edge of town - we went to town to see the kiwis and have dinner. Would stay here again.

4

imogen

6. Aug. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

The staff weren’t overly friendly. They wore headphones while giving us our keys and when we needed any assistance they didn’t really talk to us and kept their headphones in. When we booked we were told we would have milk but there was no milk provided. The bed was as hard as a rock. There were towels labelled “make up” but then there was a sign above them saying if we used them to take our make up off and stained the towels we would be fined. Overall we were there for one night and can’t really find much positive to say about it

8

Carol

18. Feb. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Property was clean and in a good location for Franz Josef activities. It would have been useful to have a sink in the kitchen area, so you didn’t have to wash up in the tiny sink in the bathroom. There was an error when we checked in and we were chased for payment. The maid did not make our bed the next day and forgot to leave milk and a tea towel. When we mentioned these mistakes, they were quickly remedied.

6

Julie

26. Okt. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

The accommodation was okay for the time we were there. It's a short drive from Franz Josef. Facilities limited. Only microwave, kettle and toaster. No decent sink to wash up in, only the one in the bathroom and did not like the rules imposed. No strong food smells (although we didn't cook anything strong, not to wipe make-up on the towels, flannels). Heating wasn't on nor was the fridge when we arrived and no note to say the fridge needed to be switched on. Reception not manned either: had to telephone for someone to appear. All bars, restaurants, food stores 5km away in Franz Josef.

10

Scudder

23. Okt. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

It was hard to find a person who would monitor the front desk. Other than that, it was a very nice stay.

8

David

26. März 2023

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

We arrived after hours and the reception was closed but they left precise instructions and the room key taped to the office door.

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Lage

Friedliche Lage auf dem Land, etwa 5–10 Autominuten von Franz Josef entfernt; ein Auto wird empfohlen. Einige Gäste empfanden die Entfernung zur Stadt als zu groß.

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10

Lisa

16. Jan. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Large 2 bed unit with beautiful views. A few min drive into town so would need a car.

10

Paul

7. Aug. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Very quiet, easy driving distance to Franz Josef township

8

Laura

4. Feb. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Too far out of town

10

Jay

8. Feb. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 3 Nächte

Excellent choice. 7 minutes drive from Main Street, but great location. Quiet. Modern and fresh. Multiple choices of unit size, so look for the one that is right for you. I recommend this accommodation. Parking right at your individual unit, which I prefer.

10

Katherine

17. Jan. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Loved our stay. Very quiet and close to Franz Josef shops although need a car to get there. Parking was excellent (next to the unit). Facilities were excellent - we made use of the washing machine and drying racks. Lots of info available at reception for things to do in the area. Comfortable beds and everything you could need in terms of cooking and entertainment/tv.

10

Liz

2. Apr. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Spent a fabulous night here while waiting to go on the helicopter the next morning to visit the glacier. Greeted very wamly at reception and our accommodation was huge!! Two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining and lounge areas. Was about a 5 min drive on the edge of town - we went to town to see the kiwis and have dinner. Would stay here again.

6

Jill

15. Feb. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

The property was alright..but not walking distance to town and the internet was very sporadic.

10

Lucy

24. März 2024

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Clean, spacious room - 5 minutes drive to the town centre.

10

Shailesh

23. März 2024

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

The motel is conveniently located and reasonably priced. Even being close to Hwy 6, it was quite. There was separate parking near cottage. It's very well maintained.

10

Jeff

6. Apr. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

A good place to stay that is away from the city center but close enough. Great ability to see stars at night.

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Gastronomie

Die Gäste verpflegen sich meist selbst oder fahren zur Mahlzeit in die Stadt; eine Bewertung erwähnte schlechte Frühstücksoptionen. Einige bemerken Regeln, die stark riechende Speisen unterbinden, und eine unterschiedliche Bereitstellung von frischer Milch.

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Vonida

6. März 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Great place that’s not too far of a drive for food and shops. Franz Josef is small so everything was within 15 min drive. I would say WiFi is spotty so I rarely used it.

10

James

7. März 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Nice hotel. Clean and modern. Fresh milk for coffee was a nice touch.

10

Ariana

21. Apr. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

The views from this place were fantastic. It was very calm and relaxing with a nice quiet start to every morning. This is about a 5 minute drive to the main area with cafe and shops so you’ll need a car to get to and from food, but would definitely book here again without a doubt. We did not have a kitchen but the option to have one is good out here.

10

Sheila

22. Feb. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Great place to stay,just outside Franz josef.great little place,heater if it’s cold,has microwave for simple stuff. Not keen on washing up in the sink you wash in tho. Has a fridge and utensils for two people.really nice to have chairs and table outside to sit in the sun

10

Katherine

17. Jan. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Loved our stay. Very quiet and close to Franz Josef shops although need a car to get there. Parking was excellent (next to the unit). Facilities were excellent - we made use of the washing machine and drying racks. Lots of info available at reception for things to do in the area. Comfortable beds and everything you could need in terms of cooking and entertainment/tv.

10

Liz

2. Apr. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Spent a fabulous night here while waiting to go on the helicopter the next morning to visit the glacier. Greeted very wamly at reception and our accommodation was huge!! Two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining and lounge areas. Was about a 5 min drive on the edge of town - we went to town to see the kiwis and have dinner. Would stay here again.

8

Girish

24. Dez. 2023

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

The property seams clean, close to the main highway, not too far from the main town center. Breakfast options are terrible, its best to go into town and grab a bite. The folks running/managing the place could improve their communication skills/style.

4

imogen

6. Aug. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

The staff weren’t overly friendly. They wore headphones while giving us our keys and when we needed any assistance they didn’t really talk to us and kept their headphones in. When we booked we were told we would have milk but there was no milk provided. The bed was as hard as a rock. There were towels labelled “make up” but then there was a sign above them saying if we used them to take our make up off and stained the towels we would be fined. Overall we were there for one night and can’t really find much positive to say about it

8

Haritha

29. Dez. 2022

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Aufenthalt für 19.351 Nächte

Comfortable stay but the guidance against cooking spicy foods seems disrespectful against certain cultures - don’t really see the need to restrict what people eat/cook

10

Lisa

9. Okt. 2022

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Fantastic clean, comfortable, quiet, spacious accommodation just out of Franz Josef township. Close to everything and in a beautiful setting. Unit had everything we needed for our family or five and was a really lovely comfortable place to stay. Would definitively recommend Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat.

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So.	Mo.	Di.	Mi.	Do.	Fr.	Sa.
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21 $137	22 $135	23 $79	24 $76
25 $76	26 $125	27 $122	28 $75	29 $83	30 $76	31 $102

So.	Mo.	Di.	Mi.	Do.	Fr.	Sa.
1 $124	2 $137	3 $129	4 $139	5 $137	6 $125	7 $136
8 $156	9 $172	10 $247	11 $171	12 $205	13 $247	14 $176
15 $160	16	17 $207	18 $171	19 $204	20 $204	21 $160
22 $201	23 $169	24 $201	25 $170	26 $175	27 $159	28
29 $182	30

Franz Alpine Retreat

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Lage

Zimmeroptionen

Ferienhaus, 1 Queen-Bett, Küche, zum Innenhof hin

Chalet, 1 Schlafzimmer

Chalet, 2 Schlafzimmer, Gartenblick

Deluxe-Studio, 1 Queen-Bett

Zimmer, 1 Queen-Bett, barrierefrei, Bergblick

Chalet, 2 Schlafzimmer, zum Innenhof hin

Chalet, 2 Schlafzimmer, barrierearm

Chalet, 2 Schlafzimmer

Ferienhaus, 2 Schlafzimmer

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