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Franz Alpine Retreat

★★★★ 9.3 · Exceptional · 92 reviews Hokitika, New Zealand 21 rooms
1 ton CO₂ removed · UN-verified
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Booking impact

Every night here removes 29× its own CO₂.

The average hotel night produces 35 kg of CO₂. IMPT funds 1 ton of UN-verified carbon removal on every booking — same price as direct, paid from our commission.

35 kg

CO₂ produced by one hotel night, on average.

1 ton

UN-verified CO₂ removed by your booking.

29×

Of the per-night footprint — removed, not avoided.

10% off

Coupon code & discounted price at Franz Alpine Retreat.

Booking Franz Alpine Retreat through IMPT gets you a discounted rate — around 10% below the direct price on most listings — plus free cancellation and 1 ton of UN-verified CO₂ removal per booking. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. No code to copy.

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IMPT Climate Score

How this booking earns its mark.

Carbon removal40 pts
Rate advantage23 pts
Free cancellation18 pts
Platform trust17 pts

What 1 ton of CO₂ looks like.

Trees
45 trees grown a year
Driving
79 days car off the road
Home energy
5 months household
Aviation
1 LON–NYC return flight

About Franz Alpine Retreat.

Franz Alpine Retreat is a 4-star hotel in Hokitika, New Zealand, bookable through IMPT's carbon-neutral hotel programme. Every booking removes 1 ton of UN-verified CO₂ from the atmosphere — physically extracted under United Nations carbon frameworks, retired on-chain, and paid from IMPT's commission at no extra cost to the guest. On-site facilities include Free Wifi, Family rooms, Free car parking, Non smoking rooms, Parking, Wifi.

That makes Franz Alpine Retreat one of the genuinely eco-friendly, sustainable, and climate-positive stays available in Hokitika. The carbon-removal model used here differs from conventional offsets in three ways: removal credits are physically pulled from the atmosphere rather than representing avoided emissions; every retirement is recorded on a public blockchain so the credit can't be resold or double-counted; and verification is handled under UN frameworks — the most rigorous standard available.

Travellers searching for an eco hotel, green hotel, sustainable accommodation, or net-zero stay in Hokitika can book Franz Alpine Retreat at the same rate as direct (often less), with free cancellation on most rooms and a discounted price applied automatically at checkout. The IMPT booking is rate-matched against Booking.com and Hotels.com — the green angle never costs you extra. Browse other carbon-neutral hotels in Hokitika →

What's at the property.

Free Wifi
Family rooms
Free car parking
Non smoking rooms
Parking
Wifi
Fishing
Breakfast in room
Iron and board
Internet access
Canoe
Horse back riding

Where you'll be.

2 Donovan Drive Sh 6, Hokitika, New Zealand

Why this is genuinely different.

Removal

Real removal. Not offsets.

IMPT funds UN-verified carbon removal — physically pulled from the atmosphere, not a credit that might be resold.

Price

Same rate as direct.

The carbon removal comes from IMPT's commission. You pay the same as Booking.com or Hotels.com — often less.

Trust

Publicly tracked.

Every tonne is retired on-chain and listed publicly. UN-framework aligned. No double-counting.

How it works.

1
Book

You book Franz Alpine Retreat.

Same rate as any other platform — often cheaper. Pick dates, hit Book Green, done in 60 seconds.

2
Remove

IMPT removes 1 ton of CO₂.

Funded from IMPT’s commission. Real projects. Real carbon pulled from the atmosphere — UN-verified.

3
Verify

You can track the impact.

Every tonne is retired on-chain — project, location, verification body, immutable. No double-counting.

UN-verified. The highest standard.

UN
VERIFIED

Why UN verification matters.

Most hotel "carbon-neutral" programmes use cheap avoidance offsets — credits that have been over-counted, double-sold, or untraceable. IMPT only retires UN-verified removal credits, the most rigorous independent standard available, and records each retirement on-chain so the credit can never be resold.

UN-verified Removal not avoidance On-chain retired No double-counting

Questions guests ask about Franz Alpine Retreat.

Sustainability, booking & policies, and what's on site — answered. Filter by topic or search for a keyword.

Sustainability

01 · Sustainability#

Is Franz Alpine Retreat a carbon-neutral hotel?

Yes. Every booking of Franz Alpine Retreat through IMPT funds 1 ton of UN-verified CO₂ removal — physically pulled from the atmosphere, retired on-chain, no double-counting. That's about 28× the per-night footprint, fully removed at no extra cost to the guest.

02 · Sustainability#

What makes Franz Alpine Retreat an eco-friendly hotel?

Franz Alpine Retreat is bookable through IMPT's green hotel programme: every stay funds 1 ton of UN-verified carbon removal, the booking is rate-matched or cheaper than direct, and the property's residual emissions are offset against measured atmospheric removal — not avoidance offsets.

03 · Sustainability#

Is Franz Alpine Retreat a sustainable hotel?

Sustainable hospitality has four pillars — energy, water, waste, community. Franz Alpine Retreat is part of IMPT's green programme, and the residual carbon footprint of every stay is fully removed via UN-verified projects. Property-specific certifications (LEED, Green Key, EarthCheck) are listed on the page when available.

04 · Sustainability#

Who verifies the carbon removal at Franz Alpine Retreat?

Every credit IMPT retires is independently audited under United Nations carbon frameworks — the most rigorous standard available. Each tonne removed by a booking at Franz Alpine Retreat is publicly trackable on-chain at app.impt.io/projects. No double-counting, no avoidance credits.

05 · Sustainability#

Is the carbon at Franz Alpine Retreat really removed, or just offset?

Removed. Most travel programmes buy avoidance offsets — certificates representing emissions someone promised not to produce. IMPT funds physical removal credits under the UN framework. The CO₂ is actually pulled from the atmosphere, the credit is retired on-chain, and it can't be resold.

06 · Sustainability#

Does it cost more to book Franz Alpine Retreat as a green hotel?

No. You pay the same rate as direct — often less. The 1 ton of CO₂ removal is funded from IMPT's commission, not added to your bill. Free cancellation is available on most rooms.

07 · Sustainability#

How much CO₂ does my stay at Franz Alpine Retreat actually remove?

Each booking funds 1,000 kg (1 ton) of UN-verified CO₂ removal — the equivalent of about 45 trees grown for a year, 79 days of driving avoided, or one return flight London→New York fully neutralised.

Booking & policies

08 · Booking & policies#

Is there a discount or special rate for Franz Alpine Retreat?

Yes — booking Franz Alpine Retreat through IMPT applies a discounted price (around 10% below the direct rate on most listings) and every booking funds 1 ton of UN-verified CO₂ removal at no extra cost. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.

09 · Booking & policies#

Does Franz Alpine Retreat offer free cancellation?

Most rooms at Franz Alpine Retreat include free cancellation. Refundable rates are clearly marked at checkout. Cancellation deadlines are shown per room before you confirm.

10 · Booking & policies#

What are guests saying about Franz Alpine Retreat?

Guests rate Franz Alpine Retreat 9.3/10 — exceptional. Based on verified reviews from guests who stayed at the property.

11 · Booking & policies#

Where is Franz Alpine Retreat located?

Franz Alpine Retreat is in 2 Donovan Drive Sh 6, Hokitika, New Zealand. Coordinates: -43.3627, 170.2042.

12 · Booking & policies#

What time is check-in and check-out at Franz Alpine Retreat?

Standard check-in at Franz Alpine Retreat is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00 local time. Early check-in and late check-out may be available on request.

13 · Booking & policies#

How many rooms does Franz Alpine Retreat have?

Franz Alpine Retreat has 21 Hotel. Room types are shown at booking with live availability.

At the property

14 · At the property#

Does Franz Alpine Retreat have free WiFi?

Yes — Franz Alpine Retreat offers WiFi for guests. Coverage usually extends to all rooms and public areas.

15 · At the property#

Does Franz Alpine Retreat have parking or EV charging?

Yes — Franz Alpine Retreat offers parking for guests. Where the property has electric-vehicle chargers or eco-parking incentives, that's noted at checkout.

16 · At the property#

Is breakfast included at Franz Alpine Retreat, and is it locally sourced?

Breakfast is offered at Franz Alpine Retreat. Many of IMPT's green hotels source ingredients locally — check the room options at booking for whether breakfast is included with your rate.

17 · At the property#

Is Franz Alpine Retreat pet friendly?

Yes — Franz Alpine Retreat welcomes pets. Pet policy and any associated fees are confirmed at booking.

18 · At the property#

Does Franz Alpine Retreat offer airport transfer?

Franz Alpine Retreat offers airport transfer for guests on request. Charges and timing are confirmed at booking.

19 · At the property#

Is Franz Alpine Retreat family friendly?

Yes — Franz Alpine Retreat offers family rooms and welcomes children. Child policies and extra-bed availability are shown at booking.

20 · At the property#

Is Franz Alpine Retreat wheelchair accessible?

Yes — Franz Alpine Retreat has accessibility features for guests with reduced mobility. Specific accessible-room availability is shown at booking.

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Franz Alpine Retreat
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