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Alpine Glacier Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Deck Studio | View from room
Family Studio
Queen Studio
2 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette
Deck Studio | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €71
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr

Room options

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2 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

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Deck Studio | Terrace/patio

Deck Studio

Highlights

Deck/patio
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
Stovetop
  • 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
Stovetop
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Queen Studio | Living area

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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43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Spa Studio

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

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

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), tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • 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

Languages

English, Filipino

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

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

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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 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alpine Glacier Motel on 11 Apr 2025 start from €70.87, 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. 370 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 682 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

Nigel

Very good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Best accomodations in this beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Lovely, friendly and helpful staff, very clean room and comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Great location, clean, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Okay for one night stopover. All amenities close by.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Sundar

Excellent Room. Parking was easy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jittichai

Very nice for a one night short break before roaming to Hokitika. I had a problem with the shower and mattress, otherwise it was beyond expectation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Location great, large rooms, clean and staff very personable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Great location within walking distance of most everything in town. Plain basic room which met all our basic needs. Bed comfortable enough and shower was fine. Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Lovely siry room. Very clean and well equipped. We hot a warm welcome and information about what the town has to offer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Absolutely top spot to stay in Franz Josef. Great property and great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shahnaz

This property was clean and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Fantastic views of the alps. Beautiful walking trails nearby. Manager was super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

VINITA

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

Roger

Good friendly staff and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

poppy

The staff were very Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Great motel
Great warm place to stay, walking distance to anywhere in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

HK

Love the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTA

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

10/10 Excellent

Mali

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

6/10 Okay

Carole

No area to sit outside despite the beautiful surroundings. Poor parking room so we couldn’t get out of car easily. Noisey staircase next to room. Noise from others showering in early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025