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Alpine Glacier Motel

3.5 star property
Travelers wake up to mountain vistas at Alpine Glacier Motel, where staff share local insights and practical amenities make mornings easier

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Alpine Glacier Motel, with mountain views, offers practical comforts: in-room WiFi, on-site laundry, and continental breakfast. Enjoy free self parking, tour assistance, and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Spa Studio

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 38 sq m
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Family Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier is home to Alpine Glacier Motel. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide
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Map
17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

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
  • Monsoon Bar
    5 min walk
  • SnakeBite Brewery
    3 min walk

About this property

Alpine Glacier Motel

Property highlights
Alpine Glacier Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Alpine Glacier Motel have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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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 Motor Franz Josef Glacier
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Alpine Glacier Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Alpine Glacier Franz Josef Glacier
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Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine Glacier Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Alpine Glacier Motel located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this motel is steps from Te Wahipounamu, Our Lady of the Alps, and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. St James Anglican Church and Waiho Hot Tubs are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 782 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 782 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 782 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 782 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 782 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and the staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, clean, quiet and friendly staff. Easy walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Swatheeswaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jinho

It was so convenient location for helicopter trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and left early so didnt see any staff but they communicated really well and checkin was very easy. The unit was ideal and the room was well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blaise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was helpful recommending a restaurant for dinner. Convenient location to stay for the local trails. Only recommendation is to add another kitchen towel to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

Julia

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

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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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

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was your basic motel with a very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Polite, helpful staff. The room was spotless and well appointed. Convenient location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was in a great location, just a few minutes walking distance to the main strip and the grocery store. There is a short walking trail close by where you can see glow worms in the wild. Reception will even lend you a flashlight! I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norhamidah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025