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The Terrace

4.0 star property
Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Terrace, in a prime shopping district, offers a quiet garden sanctuary. Guests love the practical laundry facilities, WiFi, and barbecue areas. The on-site restaurant serves satisfying meals. Its walkable location and attentive staff consistently earn positive reviews.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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King Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed - double
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Studio, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio, Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Super King Studio with Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super King Studio with Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Spa Bath Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Spa Bath Apartment Mountain View

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mountain View Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super King Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Map
Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • 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
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Terrace

Upscale motel in a shopping district
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at The Terrace. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Terrace have thoughtful touches such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals

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)

More

  • 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
  • Room service

More

  • 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: 10:00 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 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Terrace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Terrace?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Terrace?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Terrace?

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

Where is The Terrace located?

Located in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are also within 10 minutes.

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