Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 20 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details regarding bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Franz Josef Glacier, just steps from Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps. It is 0.1 mi from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 0.3 mi from St James Anglican Church.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee, but specific details about cribs or other extra beds are not provided. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Alpine Glacier Motel - 4 Star Comfort in Franz Josef

Average nightly price at Alpine Glacier Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$119
February	$123
March	$120
April	$80
May	$58
June	$58
July	$56
August	$60
September	$69
October	$73
November	$107
December	$117

What guests think

At Alpine Glacier Motel, travellers consistently highlight the central, walkable location and very clean, spacious rooms with handy kitchenettes, while friendly, accommodating staff and occasional upgrades add value for short, good value stays.

Common drawbacks include beds that some find too soft or very firm, tight parking spaces, and a few dated or noisy units. Several guests also mention limited kitchen utensils and occasional hot water fluctuations. Expect practical comfort and easy access to Franz Josef.

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Facilities

Many units include kitchenettes, with on-site laundry and allocated parking; some rooms feature spa baths and Wi-Fi worked well in some reviews. Several guests found parking spaces tight and kitchen utensils limited.

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Katrina

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean great facilities, kitchenette bonus laundry on site and close to everything. The only problem was the shower kept going cold we worked out if you turned it off and back on the heat would come back (was annoying) other then that everything else was excellent.

8

Foley

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tha unit was very quiet and clean. The location was good with the outside area and bbq. Thanks for the stay.

8

Catherine

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking a bit tight

10

Sundar

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Room. Parking was easy

8

Dawn

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location just on the edge of town Lovely treat when i realised there was a swallow nest and parebts were in and out feeding the young. Great to see the hotel have left them alone Tight getting in and out of room when car parked there as quite narrow spaces but really was a minor issue

8

Paul

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to restaurants and tour facilities. Large clean rooms with kitchen facilities.

10

Zahrina Januar

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here one night when we were on our way to drive further down the south island. The staff heated our room with the heater prior to our arrival. When we checked in, the room feels cozy and warm compared to the cold weather outside. The room has a kitchen equipped with portable electric stoves, plates, and cooking utensils etc. The bathroom also has bathtub with spa/jet. We tried using the spa and they are amazing! The property is within walking distance (2-3 minutes) of restaurants and activity options. We almost got stuck in Franz Josef due to floods and road closure. The staff was quite understanding, when we discussed we may stay longer than our initial booking.

10

Warren

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent accommodation, close to everything. Good size room, good wi-fi access, smart tv for those who want to follow a series on Netflix or YouTube on thise wetter nights. Friendly staff on arrival, ideas forthcoming for our next days activities.

10

Francis

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Laura

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and clean. Parking was easy.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is widely praised, with rooms and bathrooms often described as spotless and well maintained. A few isolated complaints mention odour or pests.

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Jacynthe

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super beautiful room, large, modern, super clean, great bed and bedding - one of the very best ever. Congratulations to the owners for a job well done!

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Addrienne

Mar 2, 2025

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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

10

Kendra

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Sparkling clean room and bathroom, having the kitchenette was great. The place is well maintained and looks fresh and clean. We were given a room upgrade which made our stay even better.,The staff were helpful and friendly. It handy to have the laundry facilities on site. Definitely recommend staying here

10

Jeff

Dec 29, 2022

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Stayed 19,355 nights

Very highly recommended. The unit was spacious and both very comfortable and very clean. Clearly the management and staff care and this was reflected in their very friendly manner. The motel is located very close to the centre of town within a minute’s walk yet we found the unit very quiet.

10

Chi Hong

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and well maintained, very pleasant stay.

10

Jordan

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, friendly and helpful staff, very clean room and comfy bed

2

Feroz

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible. They clearly didn’t wash the sheets. My travel partner and I got heavily bitten by bed bugs. Avoid if at all possible.

10

Daniel

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Polite, helpful staff. The room was spotless and well appointed. Convenient location. Would stay here again.

10

Rose

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely siry room. Very clean and well equipped. We hot a warm welcome and information about what the town has to offer

10

Rachel

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with some offering mountain or glacier views and practical layouts. Some guests report dated decor, variable mattress firmness, occasional noise from neighbors or street, and limited soundproofing.

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Terry

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was warm on arrival. We had the corner room which the scenery was unbelievable.

8

Jason

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and large and the continental breakfast was very good. A great location within walking distance to everything. The only negative was a very firm bed that may suit some but not everyone.

10

Randall

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location big room

8

Elaine

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Coleman

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was fantastic. Great views and within easy walking distance of trails and restaurants. One of the best Motels I have stayed in.

8

Leiki

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our unit (#1) had a great view out to the mountains. Very clean. Well equipped kitchen. Really nice toiletries provided. Our only complaint was that the noise from the television in the adjoining room was very loud and our kids found it difficult to fall asleep (the TVs are wall-mounted and so the sound carries through very easily).

8

Mark

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only street noise noticable but didn't impact sleep

10

Liana

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great large rooms with ample space and good condition.

10

Claire

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in a king size studio that had plenty of room. From the entrance we could see the snow covered mountains which was a bonus as the actual view was towards the township. It was clean and it had a well equipped kitchenette which is essential as eating out here is v expensive. Only issue is sound proofing, we could hear the neighbours whose alarm went off at 6am. They also left their car running for a good ten minutes before leaving but it was not frosty or snowing..

10

Lynda

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spacious rooms

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with thoughtful touches like warming rooms before arrival, smooth late check-ins, local advice, and occasional upgrades. Negative service feedback is rare.

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Laura

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Super friendly greeting from the front desk and staff were very responsive to our needs. They upgraded us as were staying for longer than typical guests. Franz Josef is not a fancy town and the motels are typical for what you would expect in this mountain town. I would recommend.

10

Katie

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in late after reception had closed but the staff had our room ready and nice and warm with the key waiting for us. Comfortable bed and within walking distance of restaurants and the tour operators.

10

Sandy

Dec 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very accommodating, arrived late and everything was set for us.

10

Susan

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

VINITA

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was polite and quite generous with their knowledge of the local attractions. Will definitely recommmend.

10

poppy

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very Friendly

10

Paul

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

very friendly staff gave me an upgrade without asking would stay there again

10

Lisa

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Anthony was very friendly and helpful at checking. The motel was clean, very spacious and convenient to Franz Josef shops, restaurants and hikes. We were able to cook our own meals at the property which was convenient. We would recommend this motel to others.

10

Daniel

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Polite, helpful staff. The room was spotless and well appointed. Convenient location. Would stay here again.

10

Natalie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great little one night stay in heart of Franz Josef. Man at check in was so happy and friendly that I left there smiling. Our room was basic but had everything we needed. Beds weren’t the most comfy but pillows were excellent. Laundry on site at $4 for wash and $4 for dryer was very convenient. Walking distance to everything. Free wifi worked great.

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Location

Consistently praised central location within a short walk of restaurants, shops, tours, trails, and helicopter flights. Several note it remains relatively quiet despite being close to town.

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Carol

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay in Franz Josef. Walkable to everything. Room was spacious & clean.

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Susan

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Carol

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideally situated, restaurants close by and so were the many scenic helicopter trips. Nice and quiet too.

8

Ashley

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Judy

May 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

You can walk to town in 2 mins. Very affordable, convenient to town and dining options, and very clean. Within 10 min drive to the Franz Josef glacier. There was 4 in my group and we had the family suite. Plenty of room for all of us. Would stay here again.

10

Pamela

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location great, large rooms, clean and staff very personable

10

Moses

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is located at a very central location in town. Walkable to everywhere also because Franz Josef is also very small. I had the most comfortable stay in this motel as compared to all the other accommodations i had stayed in in NZ. The bedroom was warm with 2 heaters and the bed was so comfortable. They require guests to wash up and return cuterly etc to their place which I find very reasonable.

8

Sayed

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Friendly staff. Great location. Central location, yet not that noisy

8

Pao-Ting

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Have access to most within 5 minutes walk.

10

Neil

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really comfortable & a 3 minute walk to town centre

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Jason

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and large and the continental breakfast was very good. A great location within walking distance to everything. The only negative was a very firm bed that may suit some but not everyone.

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sonia

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

grande chambre avec lit king size - stationnement direct devant la chambre - cuisine - frigo - grille pains - cafetière - tout ce qu'il faut (café - thé - chocolat -) nous avons pris notre petit déjeuner dans la chambre (nickel) la nuit était très calme - aucun bruit - réception très pro et souriante - je recommande vivement cet hôtel à deux pas des restos et commerces -

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2 Bedroom Apartment

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