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Alpine Glacier Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Spa Studio | Balcony view
Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
2 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
2 Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining
Family Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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2 Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining

2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Deck Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deck Studio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Queen Studio

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Studio | Balcony view

Spa Studio

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬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), luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
  • 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

Languages

English, Filipino

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Alpine Glacier Motor Lodge 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 at Alpine Glacier Motel?

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.

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Alpine Glacier Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 699 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sant

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Nigel

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

10/10 Excellent

Christie

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

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best accomodations in this beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Randall

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

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Great Place to Stay

Great place for an overnight stay. Close to the town amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alister

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly and helpful staff, very clean room and comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

Great Location

Great location easy access to shops restaurants but nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really comfortable & a 3 minute walk to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay for one night stopover. All amenities close by.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking to main part of the village, and view from the lodge common area was spectacular! Rooms were cozy but very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sundar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Room. Parking was easy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiroko

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean and shampoo hair conditioning and hand Cleam are nice, spa quality.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great, large rooms, clean and staff very personable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

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

Good place to stay

Reception staff at check in very friendly and helpful. Accommodation was clean and well supplied. Room a little tired but perfect for our needs. A little noise heard from room above.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025