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Alpine Glacier Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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Room options

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2 Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Deck Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deck Studio

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Studio

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Studio

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Queen Studio

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Studio | Balcony view

Spa Studio

  • 409 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

Alpine Glacier Motel places you next to Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. This 24-room, 3.5-star motel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
Guests staying at Alpine Glacier Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 43-inch LED TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is not available.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 elevator (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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Alpine Glacier Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Alpine Glacier Motel?

Guests positively rate the motel's walkable location in Franz Josef Glacier, just steps from Our Lady of the Alps and Westcoast Wildlife Centre, and within a short walk of Glacier Hot Pools. You'll also find St James Anglican Church and Waiho Hot Tubs less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Alpine Glacier Motel feature a casino?

No, Alpine Glacier Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Alpine Glacier Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include kitchenettes and mountain views in some guestrooms.

Does Alpine Glacier Motel have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel feature private spa tubs.

Does Alpine Glacier Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Alpine Glacier Motel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Alpine Glacier Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Alpine Glacier Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Alpine Glacier Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel offer either a balcony or a deck where guests can enjoy mountain views.

Alpine Glacier Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 700 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

8/10 Good

Linda, Huson

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pao-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Have access to most within 5 minutes walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and tour facilities. Large clean rooms with kitchen facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Sandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiroko

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean and shampoo hair conditioning and hand Cleam are nice, spa quality.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

Central place to stay

Check in was very easy. Rooms had allocated parking. Room was spacious and clean with all the amenities required. We decided to go to Tartare tunnels and the motel provided us with torches.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Addrienne

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old motel. Half of the rooms back onto a gas station. When you enter the motel room, you are immediately hit with a smell of mold and stale air. The smell never goes away. Very hard to ignore. Very soft beds although you do get three them. Thy are “self-cleaning” units so you don’t get housekeeping throughout your stay. If you have a choice, stay somewhere else. Hard to get over the smell nor the gas station

8/10 Good

Elaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being able to walk to the near by restaurants. Plenty of space in the room. Bed and bathroom felt outdated though but still functioned well. No AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

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

Good place to stay

Reception staff at check in very friendly and helpful. Accommodation was clean and well supplied. Room a little tired but perfect for our needs. A little noise heard from room above.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best accomodations in this beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really comfortable & a 3 minute walk to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sundar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Room. Parking was easy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay for one night stopover. All amenities close by.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

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

Perfect pit stop

Great little pit stop for passing through to see the Glacier. Within walking distance of all the restaurants, and a couple good nature trails. Super friendly front desk. Room is no frills but clean and in decent condition. Parking assigned for each room was a great bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Great Place to Stay

Great place for an overnight stay. Close to the town amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jittichai, Sedro Wooley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly and helpful staff, very clean room and comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025