A stay at The Terrace places you in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Te Wahipounamu. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Glacier Hot Pools.
Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Glacier Hot Pools - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Waiho Hot Tubs - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive
Restaurants
Full Of Beans Cafe - 3 min walk
Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - 5 min walk
Landing Bar & Restaurant - 2 min walk
SnakeBite Brewery - 3 min walk
Monsoon Bar - 3 min walk
About this property
The Terrace
The Terrace offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.
This Franz Josef Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At The Terrace, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Terrace has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
A restaurant
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
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
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
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Eco-friendly toiletries
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property 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)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per night
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Terrace Franz Josef Glacier
Terrace Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Terrace Motel
The Terrace Motel
The Terrace Franz Josef Glacier
The Terrace Motel Franz Josef Glacier
The Terrace Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Lovely spacious room in a fantastic location, looks better and more modern than the photos online and all expected amenities, we cooked twice in the kitchen and had everything needed. Also comfy bed, good water pressure and kind staff.
Great accomodation with amazing staff, received travel trips prior to arriving.
Sheana
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Paul
Feb 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and tidy motel room in a great central location for the (albeit limited) shops and restaurants in Franz Joseph town. Handy parking right outside room. Room had a hob, kettle, toaster and a microwave. More importantly, it had a teapot!