What a lovely place to stay! Quirky Tower, comfortable bed, great shower.
We based ourselves here to go to the glaciers, but ended up going for a hike at the back of Okarito instead as it was so lovely out there. We had a rainy day, but even in the rain it was a great place, you could feel the bush around you come alive. Highly recommend soaking in the bath tub in the rain, as the sandflies won't pester you as much. Lovely touch to be gifted some homemade repellant as well, it was much needed outside at times. Don't stay at Franz Josef, stay here instead and enjoy a more laid back place with some great sunsets!