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Alpine Glacier Motel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
$173
$150 nightly
$173 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026

Explore the area

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17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪8 min walk‬

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

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Deck Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deck Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Family Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

With a stay at Alpine Glacier Motel in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. .This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St James Anglican Church.
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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
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alpine Glacier Motel

Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
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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Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 728 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fast easy check in. Rooms were basic but very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and very well priced winter rates
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in late after reception had closed but the staff had our room ready and nice and warm with the key waiting for us. Comfortable bed and within walking distance of restaurants and the tour operators.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little one night stay in heart of Franz Josef. Man at check in was so happy and friendly that I left there smiling. Our room was basic but had everything we needed. Beds weren’t the most comfy but pillows were excellent. Laundry on site at $4 for wash and $4 for dryer was very convenient. Walking distance to everything. Free wifi worked great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moses

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel is located at a very central location in town. Walkable to everywhere also because Franz Josef is also very small. I had the most comfortable stay in this motel as compared to all the other accommodations i had stayed in in NZ. The bedroom was warm with 2 heaters and the bed was so comfortable. They require guests to wash up and return cuterly etc to their place which I find very reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sant

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable motel with spectacular views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well kept & was within walking distance to restaurants, shops, & the gorgeous lake. The owner was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tashina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alister, Melville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
This place was fantastic and the operators were amazing and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, clean with everything you need with views too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean property, really nicely furnished and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location big room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel with everything you need right near to the Main Street for meals flights etc . Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda, Huson

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pao-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Have access to most within 5 minutes walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and tour facilities. Large clean rooms with kitchen facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025