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Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Exterior
Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
Exterior
Family Room, 1 Bedroom
Hiking

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Interior

King Studio With Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Compact Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
34 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Upscale eco-certified motel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre
Located close to Waiho Hot Tubs and Our Lady of the Alps, Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier feature perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and cots/infant beds

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 per cent

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 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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Apple Pay and WeChat Pay
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Bella Vista Franz Josef Glacier
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Bella Vista Hotel Franz Josef
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Motel
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier located?

Situated in the mountains, this eco-certified motel is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. Our Lady of the Alps and St James Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes.

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 517 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 517 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 517 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 517 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 517 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yucheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jan, Ridgeland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hotel. Enjoyed walking around the town and dining in the restaurant next door. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ghee Kuan Dianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its the ideal location as you can walk into town with all the facilities and services close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laundry right outside our room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, comfortable and quiet motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , very clean with everything you need. Shame about the rest of Franz Josef, rip off restaurants over inflated prices, they carry on like this then this great motel will suffer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Granada Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well located near the glacier. It provided all the required amenities and the staff were very kind and helpful with recommendations. It is not a fancy place, but is clean and well maintained. We would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area and very friendly staff. Recommend the Monsoon restaurant. Food was awesome. Easy walking distance to everything in town and a short drive to the glacier.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Mareena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great service . Although bed had a spring in my back all night and walls paper thin had people up stairs laughing carrying on until midnight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was good but nowhere to put bags
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Our room got the best view overlooking Franz Josef Glacier. Good communication of staff and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aedin

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to find, very clean, and we have a very comfortable sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NZ from SC tour
Clean and centrally located in Franz Josef. A little tight on space but manageable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Not worth $300. Basic room booked out so booked one better room ! I wonder what basic room be like. Got disable room so I suppose everything more user friendly including needed to park at disable spot because that was our spot. Night time special ventilator made noise. Some sort of humidifying fan. Reception said don’t worry, it will stop . Thank god it stopped making noise stopped . And we stuffed tea towel in there so air flow stooped. A friend booked and cancelled the room because they missed the flight and hotel got no vacancy that night so they must have sold out the room. I wonder whether we got better room as such but still very crappy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small compact room
The room was quite small compared with other accommodation we have had in N Zealand. It is in an ideal location and you can walk to everywhere in Franz Josef
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, bed comfy, staff friendly and obliging, room was small, parking on-site
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to where we had to go for helicopter flight to glaciers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for two nights. My room was clean, with a comfortable bed and a good shower. Friendly & helpful manager. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay , recommend to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small room but scrupulously clean. Delghtful staff. Really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jim and Cindy were great and made us feel welcomed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023