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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 | Living area
Deck Studio | View from room
Spa Studio
2 Bedroom Apartment | View from room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Explore the area

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17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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2 Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining

2 Bedroom Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deck Studio

Deck Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Studio | Balcony view

Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Studio

Family Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

  • 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
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬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).

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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
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 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. 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

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

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 12 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alpine Glacier Motel on 6 Mar 2026 start from AU$234.93, 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. 414 out of 749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 749 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey-Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spotless nice staff friendly had everyrhing we needed in room to cook basic meals. New bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, modern facilities with friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Ron

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No cooking facility. Small studio with no view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with good facilities & amazing views of the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely little motel that does what it says on the tin! Friendly staff, very clean, spacious, good storage, beds fairly comfortable. Well equipped kitchenette and they gave us milk which a lot places don’t bother with these days. Only issue was a lot of the rooms back on to the petrol station but there were no blinds in the bathroom so anyone in the petrol station at night would have been able to see us getting out of shower! Also our back door blew open in the night during the downpour even though it was locked!
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great room, fantastic amenities and staff who go over and above to excel at service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleman

Travelled with partner
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, Bardia

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

Robert

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

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

Wade

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in late after reception had closed but the staff had our room ready and nice and warm with the key waiting for us. Comfortable bed and within walking distance of restaurants and the tour operators.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little one night stay in heart of Franz Josef. Man at check in was so happy and friendly that I left there smiling. Our room was basic but had everything we needed. Beds weren’t the most comfy but pillows were excellent. Laundry on site at $4 for wash and $4 for dryer was very convenient. Walking distance to everything. Free wifi worked great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashton

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

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

10/10 Excellent

Moses

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Sant

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