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Glacier View Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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Highlights

Patio
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Refrigerator
TV
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  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
Franz Josef Hwy, SH 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Glacier View Motel

Property highlights
Glacier View Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 5-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 5-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of NZD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 7 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Pet deposit: NZD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Free in-room WiFi has a 5-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 5-device limit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Glacier View Motel
Glacier View Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Glacier View Franz Josef Glacier
Glacier View Motel Motel
Glacier View Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Glacier View Motel Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Glacier View Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 7 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of NZD 100 per stay and a fee of NZD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Glacier View Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glacier View Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Glacier View Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Glacier View Motel located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Glacier Hot Pools, Waiho Hot Tubs, and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Our Lady of the Alps and St James Anglican Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Glacier View Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 308 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Steve was very friendly and a great host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

gordon H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service from Steven.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quiet location with a view of frans josef glacier. Property could do with an update but amenities were good and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hervé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean and well organised. The place is good !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Good stay

Old motel however does the job. Stunning view of the glacier. I had a good sleep to be fair. Recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly, helpful staff and rooms very clean. Grounds could do with a clean up
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was excellent value!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steve the manager is excellent. He went out of his way to look after us and took us into town. He was so lovely and helpful. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, clean and close to the village.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A lovely area and nice and quiet with friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception. Parked car at door. Spacious living area, good shower and toilet room. Very helpful staff. The property is a bit remote and I wouldn’t recommend walking to Franz Joseph as road is busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was so clean and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yu
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Neil

Disliked: Staff & service
No one to check me in when I arrived, came yelling across the car park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No go

The room was sub-standard for the price. I would not recommend or return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very kind people, nice space. Having the kitchenette was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

JAVIER

Cold room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s not 5 star, but the staff was great. The place quiet and clean. The sleep was comfortable. It’s exactly what a good motel should be.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely older property. Clean and tidy. Nice view of the mountains. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Murry

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet and the owners were friendly and helpful. A bit out of town and the internet signal was a bit poor. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving, we were pleasantly surprised at the updated accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

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

No glacier view but nice big room.

Huge room with kitchen and large bathroom. Very quite and peaceful. Comfy bed and fully equipped kitchen. The only downside is the wifi was very slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room with beautiful view of the glacier. Well maintained and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023