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Alpine Glacier Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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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

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

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  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private hot tub
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  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Family Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 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 luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance 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
Alpine Glacier
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Alpine Glacier Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Alpine Glacier Motel Motel Franz Josef Glacier

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.

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Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 726 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 726 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 726 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 726 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 726 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eric

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel was good value for money..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic. Great views and within easy walking distance of trails and restaurants. One of the best Motels I have stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sayed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. Great location. Central location, yet not that noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and very well priced winter rates
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fast easy check in. Rooms were basic but very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

6/10 Okay

Sant

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

8/10 Good

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only street noise noticable but didn't impact sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Amenities
This place was fantastic and the operators were amazing and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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

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

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

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

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

Randall

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