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Glacier View Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Glacier View Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Studio | Living area | 52-inch TV with digital channels

Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio | Living area | 52-inch TV with digital channels

Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Glacier View Motel is in the mountains. 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 Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide
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Map
2830 Franz Josef Hwy, SH 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps
    3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • St James Anglican Church
    3 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK)
    104 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Glacier View Motel

Motel in the mountains
Glacier View Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 52-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 5-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 5-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 52-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of NZD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 7 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: NZD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Free in-room WiFi has a 5-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 5-device limit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Glacier View Motel
Glacier View Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Glacier View Franz Josef Glacier
Glacier View Motel Motel
Glacier View Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Glacier View Motel Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Glacier View Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 7 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of NZD 100 per stay and a fee of NZD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glacier View Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Glacier View Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Glacier View Motel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Glacier Hot Pools, Waiho Hot Tubs, and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Our Lady of the Alps and St James Anglican Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Glacier View Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 311 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Very clean and tidy value for money enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Steve was very friendly and a great host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hervé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean and well organised. The place is good !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

À great location and very friendly hosts.

Very good expérience. Warm welcome. The studio was very clean, well équiped. Convenient location (by car). Calm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, clean and close to the village.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly, helpful staff and rooms very clean. Grounds could do with a clean up
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

gordon H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service from Steven.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was so clean and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Good stay

Old motel however does the job. Stunning view of the glacier. I had a good sleep to be fair. Recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in and check out instructions as per my conversation with the manager the previous day. It's an amazing location with a wonderful view of the snow topped mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very kind people, nice space. Having the kitchenette was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely older property. Clean and tidy. Nice view of the mountains. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception. Parked car at door. Spacious living area, good shower and toilet room. Very helpful staff. The property is a bit remote and I wouldn’t recommend walking to Franz Joseph as road is busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Murry

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet and the owners were friendly and helpful. A bit out of town and the internet signal was a bit poor. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

No glacier view but nice big room.

Huge room with kitchen and large bathroom. Very quite and peaceful. Comfy bed and fully equipped kitchen. The only downside is the wifi was very slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable. Amazing view. Only issue was very soft mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAHZAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a convenient location with great views. The parking was right outside the room. The Wifi was not good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Has the basics. Very small kitchenette. Amenities as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Winni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The managers are friendly. It’s a no frills accommodation and has everything you need. Bathroom has been refurbished and everything was clean. Kitchenette had everything you needed to cook simple meals. Had a small heater which did the job. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, good facilities although the TV remote didn’t work. Improved exterior since last visit would suggest wooden trellis divides for more privacy between units.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

A motel that needs investment.

An empty motel in peak season was the first warning. Initial appearance on entering the room was good. A spacious well appointed bedroom kitchenette with en-suite bathroom. Lack of air conditioning. The mattress was so soft it made sleep uncomfortable.A tiny shower cubicle and a bathroom abundant in moths and black fly made me reticent to use it. We ran out of toilet paper which was so thin that we bought our own. A very friendly owner doesn’t compensate for an experience I would not like to replicate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Susanne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The last resort

Upon arrive the place looked derelict. The lawns and gardens were overgrown and in need of mowing and weeding. Checkin consisted of a girl running out and telling us there was a key in the door. The rooms were spacious and the bathroom has been renovated. The furniture looked like it was leftover from the second hand shop. The TV remote didn't work and heating is only a small space heater. There is no houskeeping and the office is only open in the afternoon. It is more than 2 minutes to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Disliked: Staff & service
Sadly, communication with the hotel proved impossible. I was “stranded” down in the town area with the hotel a half hour walk up a steep hill with heavy luggage. Numerous phone call ignored. Eventually managed to get a lift to the hotel. When there, staff were kind and attentive. Accommodation better than average. Next morning I needed a lift into town to catch the bus. No one showed up at Reception at office opening time, not responded to my phone calls. I had to hitch a ride down in to town. Very, very poor communication skills.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025