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8.8

Excellent

1,921 reviews

1,921 reviews

Housekeeping93
View21
Car Park12
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9.3

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Westland Tai Poutini National Park 610 m
Mount Cook Airport 42.0 km
Glentanner Airport 58.5 km
Hokitika Airport 99.4 km
Richard Pearse Airport 131.7 km
Greymouth Airport 132.1 km
Ashburton Airport 142.6 km
Wanaka Airport 166.3 km
Christchurch International Airport 190.5 km
Queenstown Airport 214.6 km

Alpine Glacier Motel

17 Cron Street, Town Center, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 7856 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Town Center part of Franz Josef Glacier, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. This 4-star property features spa to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Check-in [24-hour]

Excellent view

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
Body thermometer
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Sterilizing equipment
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Check-in [24-hour]

Spa

Kitchen

Laundry service

This property is in high demand!

5 travelers have booked today.

Value for money8.6
Location rating9.3

Rooms available at Alpine Glacier Motel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.6

Spa Studio
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  • Room size: 38 m²/409 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 king bed
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Two Bedroom Apartment
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  • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 single bed and 2 queen be...
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Deck Studio
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  • Room size: 38 m²/409 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 king bed
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King Studio
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  • Room size: 38 m²/409 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed and 1 single bed
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Queen Studio
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed
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King Family Studio
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  • Room size: 38 m²/409 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed and 2 single bed...
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Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults)
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • 1 single bed and 2 double b...
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Family Studio
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
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Studio with Balcony
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • 1 king bed
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Studio with Balcony
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The motel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The motel also offers 24-hour check-in.

How do I get to Alpine Glacier Motel?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Alpine Glacier Motel has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests.

Is breakfast offered at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Wake up to a great continental breakfast at Alpine Glacier Motel. Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 20 NZD if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the motel.

What is the smoking policy at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Alpine Glacier Motel does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

What are popular attractions near Alpine Glacier Motel?

Alpine Glacier Motel is located in Town Center area, which is famous for attractions such as Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools and Glacier Hot Pools.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Alpine Glacier Motel?

Alpine Glacier Motel is located in the Town Center area, which is famous for natural sightseeing destinations such as Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Westland Tai Poutini National Park and Franz Josef Glacier.

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What people love about Alpine Glacier Motel

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Clean and cozy rooms."

    Boon

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    March 31, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Very Clean."

    Michael

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    February 11, 2023

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Location

    "very close to the main street with easy access to the helicopter tours, restaurants, cafes and a Four Square supermarket."

    Julie

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    February 28, 2023

Overall rating:

8.8

Excellent
1,921 reviews
Cleanliness
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Location
9.3
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What travelers say they love:
Warm, comfortable, clean and in a great location.
Elizabeth from New Zealand
Family with young children
More about Alpine Glacier Motel

More about Alpine Glacier Motel

Alpine Glacier Motel

Every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable by providing the best in services and amenities. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the motel's free Wi-Fi internet access. Parking is available and free, provided by the motel for guests with their own transportation. While lodging at this wonderful motel, the helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with multiple services that include express check-in or check-out and luggage storage.
If you want seats to city's best entertainment, you can get help through the motel's ticket service and tours. The motel's on-site laundromat helps you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. In-room conveniences include room service and daily housekeeping, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. The motel is entirely non-smoking, ensuring a clean air environment.
Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and essential amenities. Some selected rooms at Alpine Glacier Motel include a balcony or terrace, as part of the room design. The motel also provides guests with a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker in some rooms. Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the motel provides a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in some select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Start your vacation days in the best possible way. Begin every morning of your stay with an in-house breakfast.
Motel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Pamper and indulge yourself with a visit to the spa.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms here are cheaper than 91% of accommodations in the city.
This motel scores higher than 91% of accommodations in the city for its location.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.4

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

80 mentions

Internet

14 mentions

View

14 mentions

Food & Dining

10 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Filipino
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Hiking
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Body thermometer
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hygiene certification
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Sterilizing equipment
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
Services and conveniences
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating in public area
  • Ironing service
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Exterior corridor
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
Available in all rooms
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Ironing facilities
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • TV [flat screen]
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Continental

Location

17 Cron Street, Town Center, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, 7856
Exceptional
Location

9.3

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-1 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib available upon request
Children 2-3 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 4 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until10:00
  • Reception open until20:00
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)20 NZD
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsNo
  • Number of rooms 24

Reviews of Alpine Glacier Motel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.8
/
10
Cleanliness9.0
Facilities8.4
Location9.3
Room comfort and quality8.6
Service8.9
Value for money8.6
High score for Franz Josef Glacier
Rating
9+ Exceptional (294)
8-9 Excellent (103)
7-8 Very Good (119)
6-7 Good (40)
<6 Below Expectation (25)
Time of the year
Mar - May (170)
Jun - Aug (126)
Sep - Nov (134)
Dec - Feb (151)

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10.0
Exceptional
Anne from Australia
Couple
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in March 2020

Great Location”

We only stayed in Fox Glacier for one night, but found the motel to be excellent - and they even gave us a free upgrade to a larger room. Very clean and comfy with friendly staff. Thanks for a great stay.

Reviewed March 24, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Ee from Singapore
Couple
Queen Studio
Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

Spacious rooms, fast WiFi ”

Got a room with a double and a single bed on the higher unit. The lower units had only 1 queen bed. WiFi was fast and consistent. Duty manager was helpful in helping to check if the roads north of whataroa towards Hokitika has re-opened and also advised us on the weather for the next few days as we were trying to re-schedule our Heli hike. Location not much of a concern as Franz Josef is a really small town and most probably u drive.

Reviewed December 24, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Man from Singapore
Couple
Queen Studio
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

Exceptional”

Stayed for 2 nights. The room was absolutely comfortable and love the kitchenette provided, we were able to whip out a lovely late dinner on the night we reached. Would love to come back to stay if we were to be back to Franz Josef.

Reviewed May 08, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
shivani from New Zealand
Family with teens
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in April 2021

Great host, excellent facility!”

Loved the closeness to the village and the ultra helpful host who guided us to different activities, scenic flights , eating options available. An OP shop that was open on an Easter weekend were full of delights and the local bar awesome! The rooms were super comfy and easy parking. 5 *****!

Reviewed April 08, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Boy
Couple
Spa Studio
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Nice and comfort”

Park in front of the room, very convenience, great location, not far from glacier walk. Clean room, amenities are full equipped. Recommended place to stay.

Reviewed January 08, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
wen from Taiwan
Group
King Family Studio
Stayed 1 night in March 2019

Best place we have stayed in New Zealand.”

The motel is very clean and comfortable. Location is extremely good. You got everything you need in the room.

Reviewed March 24, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Jarin from Singapore
Couple
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

Value for money and good location”

Great location in Franz Josef town, near petrol kiosks and eateries. Thanks to the reception staff for recommending us to dine at Snake Bite; the food was superb. Flask and toaster in the room are dated, could be improved.

Reviewed November 17, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
isla from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in June 2019

Fantastic place to stay with great facilities”

Great room, with fantastic facilities and really clean. Handy for us going to the heli hike and staff helpful.

Reviewed June 24, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Chee from Malaysia
Couple
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in June 2019

Great Motel with nice people”

Room are clean & we got free upgrade with a bottle of milk. Staff are friendly & provide helpful info for this little town.

Reviewed June 06, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Dr from United Kingdom
Couple
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

Beautiful location surrounded by mountains”

The facilities are excellent - everything that is needed. Close to supermarket, restaurants and petrol station and of course superb walks in the mountains and the glacier

Reviewed November 09, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Elizabeth from New Zealand
Family with young children
King Family Studio
Stayed 2 nights in April 2021

Fantastic stay”

Perfect room for our needs. Warm, comfortable, clean and in a great location. Very quiet at night. Would stay here again.

Reviewed April 03, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Ruth from New Zealand
Group
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in February 2021

Repeat visitors”

Great motel to stay at, very clean, spacious and quiet. Good sized bathrooms and good small kitchenette. Another excellent stay.

Reviewed February 08, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Ann from Australia
Couple
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Great stay”

Motel in a great location. The room was modern, well set out and spotlessly clean. A 2 minute walk to the shops.

Reviewed March 02, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Doreen from Singapore
Couple
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in July 2019

Exceeds all expectation”

Nicest motel we’ve ever booked that exceeded every expectations! Room was already warmed up for us when we checked in during the freezing winter which was a gesture that we deeply appreciate. Spacious queen rooms has sufficient cooking appliance. Highly recommended!

Reviewed July 27, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Noel from United Kingdom
Couple
Deck Studio
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Exceptional”

Brilliant and great location. Very clean and tidy. . Best place to stayin Franz Josef.

Reviewed February 02, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Thomas from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in December 2021

Excellent in every way!”

I was given a warm welcome by the host and informed he had pre-heated the room, wonderful. The unit was as other travellers had commented; clean, comfortable and well equipped. I would definitely recommend Alpine Glacier Motel. My only negative is the TV could be updated and the hot water takes a while to come into the bathroom.

Reviewed December 11, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Marianne from New Zealand
Family with teens
King Family Studio
Stayed 1 night in December 2021

One night stay”

We arrived late, the room was left ready for us. Everything was as it should be with plenty of room for the three of us. Close to the glacier, restaurants and activities , shame we only had one night, we will return.

Reviewed December 31, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Mem from New Zealand
Couple
Spa Studio
Stayed 1 night in August 2020

Exceptional”

Loved the place. Our room was lovely and warm when we arrived. Staff were friendly and kind. Highly recommended when you go to Franz Josef. Great location too.

Reviewed August 06, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Nor from Malaysia
Couple
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in January 2019

Exceptional”

Our room have been upgraded. Definitely one of the best motel from our NZ trip. From the balcony we can see the glacier. Easy access to eatery & walking distance to town center.

Reviewed February 05, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Sharon from New Zealand
Couple
Queen Studio
Stayed 1 night in April 2021

Alpine Glacier Motel ”

We only stayed one night but it was perfect for what we needed! Lovely big room, comfy bed, little kitchen area with everything we needed and a good shower

Reviewed April 21, 2021

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