Alpine Glacier Motel

3.5 star property

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Spa Studio | Balcony view
Spa Studio | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Spa Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Spa Studio | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $69
$60 nightly
$69 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24

Explore the area

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17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

2 Bedroom Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deck Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

With a stay at Alpine Glacier Motel in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be just steps from Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St James Anglican Church.

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Alpine Glacier Motel

Alpine Glacier Motel offers 24 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Franz Josef Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 43-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the motel's room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Alpine Glacier Motor Lodge Franz Josef Glacier
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Alpine Glacier Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 791 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel, big room and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well appointed great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, room clean and well cared for, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great location. Walls are thin but bed was comfortable and room was spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and the hotel is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and very clean. Check in was quick and the lady was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, modern facilities with friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay for price paid. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, you get what you pay for 😁
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious well equipped room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with good facilities & amazing views of the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and large and the continental breakfast was very good. A great location within walking distance to everything. The only negative was a very firm bed that may suit some but not everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

prudence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff efficient and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and orderly with helpful staff. Spacious and nicely finished and furnished room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel was good value for money..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very quiet period staff was good and attentive. Not much of a glacier to see upon the 30-minute walk to the glacier.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great room, fantastic amenities and staff who go over and above to excel at service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room, nice kitchenette with everything we needed. Staff was super nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money in a great location. Prompt assistance with faulty kettle and sorting TV remote from friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. We had everything we needed including laundry facilities. So many dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, modern, well-equipped room - seating area, kitchen. Friendly, helpful staff. Parking right outside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026