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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
The current price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

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9.6 out of 10
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Highlights

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

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Deck/patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Balcony
Heating
Hair dryer
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  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Studio

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(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Spa Studio | Balcony view

Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
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(1 review)

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

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King Studio

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Studio

Family Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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 property and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Alpine Glacier Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, 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 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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 does it cost to stay at Alpine Glacier Motel?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alpine Glacier Motel on 13 Nov 2025 start from NZ$248.35, 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.

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?

Checkout 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 away 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. 394 out of 714 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 714 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 714 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 714 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 714 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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really clean and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room,short walk to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

HK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

VINITA

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

Mali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family enjoyed the stay, it is very economical and you have all the essentials. Staff are friendly. Located in prime place in town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe and in walking distance to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were super good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teik Yong

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

Good location view and comfortable stay

Amazing stay with amazing view just right out the door. Clean and user friendly kitchen with ample parking right at the door step. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel is located at a very central location in town. Walkable to everywhere also because Franz Josef is also very small. I had the most comfortable stay in this motel as compared to all the other accommodations i had stayed in in NZ. The bedroom was warm with 2 heaters and the bed was so comfortable. They require guests to wash up and return cuterly etc to their place which I find very reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Place! Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean , handy to town and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Remee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, clean and overall. A great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Foley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tha unit was very quiet and clean. The location was good with the outside area and bbq. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had some kitchen facilities which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room with very clean facilities. Few minutes walk to shops and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room. Loved the central location to walk to grocery store and dinner. Highly recommend Alice May restaurant down the street. Overall our time in Franz Josef was enjoyable and memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

Friendly and Very Clean/comfortable

Very accommodating, arrived late and everything was set for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, beautifully appointed room with private patio with view of the mountains and glaciers. Small town, so great location. A little pricey, but it was peak season...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gurwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very convenient motel. Check in and Check out were very smooth. All the necessary facilities were provided and were in excellent conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Hana

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

8/10 Good

John G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very quiet and restfill
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

Great little find!

Swift check in and delighted to be offered free upgrade. Room was really comfortable, clean and spacious with all the essentials amenities. 5min walk into town for bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value

Clean tidy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022