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Alpine Glacier Motel

3.5 star property
Travelers wake up to mountain vistas at Alpine Glacier Motel, where staff share local insights and practical amenities make mornings easier

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Alpine Glacier Motel, with mountain views, offers practical comforts: in-room WiFi, on-site laundry, and continental breakfast. Enjoy free self parking, tour assistance, and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan

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

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

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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Spa Studio | Balcony view

Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Franz Josef Glacier is home to Alpine Glacier Motel. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Westcoast Wildlife Centre.
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Map
17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

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

  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬2 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

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), a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • 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

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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

Pets not 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

  • 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Alpine Glacier Motor Lodge Franz Josef Glacier
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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 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alpine Glacier Motel on 24 Jan 2026 start from AU$209.64, 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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Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 738 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 738 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 738 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 738 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 738 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

Nancy

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

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

prudence

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

6/10 Okay

PETER

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

Coleman

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

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

6/10 Okay

Sant

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable motel with spectacular views.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Jane

Liked: Amenities
This place was fantastic and the operators were amazing and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great, large rooms, clean and staff very personable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well kept & was within walking distance to restaurants, shops, & the gorgeous lake. The owner was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, clean with everything you need with views too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location big room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean property, really nicely furnished and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

Great Location

Great location easy access to shops restaurants but nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Bronya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room, facilities in good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and facilities to enjoy the surrounding glaciers and other activities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

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