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Alpine Glacier Motel

3.5 star property

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Spa Studio | Balcony view
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Spa Studio | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Spa Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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

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Deck Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deck Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Studio | Balcony view

Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Family Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alpine Glacier Motel

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, tours or tickets, and securing valuables.
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.

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • 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

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Alpine Glacier Motel?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alpine Glacier Motel on May 4, 2026 start from $67, 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.

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 Te Wahipounamu and Waiho Hot Tubs less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Wheelchair-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 do couples enjoy most about Alpine Glacier Motel?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this motel, including a private hot tub, a mountain view, and a kitchenette in some guestrooms.

Does Alpine Glacier Motel have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Does Alpine Glacier Motel have connecting rooms available?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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

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

Alpine Glacier Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 770 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and very clean. Check in was quick and the lady was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

8/10 Good

Ben

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Simple and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was in a great location, just a few minutes walking distance to the main strip and the grocery store. There is a short walking trail close by where you can see glow worms in the wild. Reception will even lend you a flashlight! I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Len, Oakland

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Ron

Traveled 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

prudence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff efficient and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and the hotel is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norhamidah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

PETER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location . Parking for me was ok .clean room . Good value ..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, room clean and well cared for, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy and close to every thing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric, las vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Polite, helpful staff. The room was spotless and well appointed. Convenient location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was spacious and clean. Parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was your basic motel with a very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean motel, with easy parking outside the room. Good location in the town, closer to restaurants, bars and walks. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful, and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. Kitchen equipment was clean and in good condition.
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