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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
2 Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining
View from room
Queen Studio
2 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May

Explore the area

Map
17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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2 Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining

2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Deck Studio

Deck Studio

Highlights

Deck
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio

King Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Studio

Family Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Studio | Balcony view

Spa Studio

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

At Alpine Glacier Motel you'll be within steps of Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and a front desk safe. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Franz Josef Glacier motel you'll find Mount Cook National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

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

Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
As a guest of Alpine Glacier Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Franz Josef Glacier motel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Alpine Glacier Motel offers 24 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Franz Josef Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Filipino

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Alpine Glacier Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Alpine Glacier Motel?

As of 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alpine Glacier Motel on 2 May 2025 start from AU$101.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Yep, Alpine Glacier Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Alpine Glacier Motel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Waiho Hot Tubs is a short 7-minute walk away.

Does Alpine Glacier Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alpine Glacier Motel?

No, Alpine Glacier Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Alpine Glacier Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Alpine Glacier Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 692 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 692 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 692 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 692 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 692 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

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

8/10 Good

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
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

Christie

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

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sparkling clean room and bathroom, having the kitchenette was great. The place is well maintained and looks fresh and clean. We were given a room upgrade which made our stay even better.,The staff were helpful and friendly. It handy to have the laundry facilities on site. Definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Xiongzhe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hershell, Monteagle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not many options on Franz Josef
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The kitchen facility of the motel is lackluster with minimal utensils. The motel room is dark. The beds are too soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Nice toiletries. Large double room w/ kitchenette and large closet but all except one side of building have carpark view which could be the norm for motels…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Wash your own dishes or be fined

Nice clean motel, but I was surprised by the sign on the wall saying you must wash, dry and put all your dishes back in the cupboard otherwise you will be fined $25. Other motels have told me not to bother washing dishes as they need to rewash them anyway for hygiene reasons. How do we know previous guests have been hygienic? For $265 a night it seems very expensive if you don’t offer cleaning services!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, was given upgrade which was lovely. Tks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Goldy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views of the alps. Beautiful walking trails nearby. Manager was super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Room clean. Very small town everything within walking distance. Snow capped mountains everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zahrina Januar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here one night when we were on our way to drive further down the south island. The staff heated our room with the heater prior to our arrival. When we checked in, the room feels cozy and warm compared to the cold weather outside. The room has a kitchen equipped with portable electric stoves, plates, and cooking utensils etc. The bathroom also has bathtub with spa/jet. We tried using the spa and they are amazing! The property is within walking distance (2-3 minutes) of restaurants and activity options. We almost got stuck in Franz Josef due to floods and road closure. The staff was quite understanding, when we discussed we may stay longer than our initial booking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shahnaz, FLAT BUSH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was clean and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice accommodation but the studio unit did not have the outlook we had on previous stays
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

VINITA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was polite and quite generous with their knowledge of the local attractions. Will definitely recommmend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Ideal for glacier trips

Ideally situated, restaurants close by and so were the many scenic helicopter trips. Nice and quiet too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Saw loose electrical sockets and worn tap the room is otherwise warm and lovely. Beds are comfortable with fresh linen, well located and family had a lovely rest
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024