Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms with a pet fee of NZD 20 per accommodation, per night. A pet deposit of NZD 100 per stay is also required. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Glacier Hot Pools and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. It is approximately 1.6 miles from Waiho Hot Tubs and 1.8 miles from Our Lady of the Alps.

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

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, though the specific age limit is not mentioned.

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What guests think

At Glacier View Motel, travellers frequently praise friendly hosts, clean and spacious units, quiet surroundings, and mountain or glacier views, while recurring drawbacks include dated rooms, soft beds, patchy Wi-Fi and TV, limited heating, and an out-of-town location.

Several reviews note parking outside each unit and in-room kitchenettes, though some bathrooms are small and the decor feels worn. Service is often warm and helpful, yet a few guests report poor communication, limited reception hours, or language barriers at check-in. Overall, expect simple lodging that suits travellers arriving by car.

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Facilities

Parking beside rooms is convenient. Exterior grounds and some shared areas appear dated and could be tidier.

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jenny

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly, helpful staff and rooms very clean. Grounds could do with a clean up

8

Bernard

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet location with a view of frans josef glacier. Property could do with an update but amenities were good and functional.

10

Douglas

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

4

Susanne

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon arrive the place looked derelict. The lawns and gardens were overgrown and in need of mowing and weeding. Checkin consisted of a girl running out and telling us there was a key in the door. The rooms were spacious and the bathroom has been renovated. The furniture looked like it was leftover from the second hand shop. The TV remote didn't work and heating is only a small space heater. There is no houskeeping and the office is only open in the afternoon. It is more than 2 minutes to town.

10

SHAHZAD

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was a convenient location with great views. The parking was right outside the room. The Wifi was not good.

6

Lucy

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find. No kitchen sink. Had to wash dishes in bathroom. The immediate environment needs to be tidied up. Rather expensive for this motel.

10

Richard

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet and convenient to Franz Josef Glacier. Not the most updated place but the facilities are nice and the rooms are generously sized.

8

Lee

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean property, good facilities although the TV remote didn’t work. Improved exterior since last visit would suggest wooden trellis divides for more privacy between units.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe the accommodation as clean or very clean. A smaller number mention insects or occasional lapses.

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Hervé

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are very clean and well organised. The place is good !

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jenny

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly, helpful staff and rooms very clean. Grounds could do with a clean up

10

Christine

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

it was so clean and quiet

10

Jo

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and tidy value for money enjoyed the stay

10

Paul

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean and comfortable. Amazing view. Only issue was very soft mattress.

8

Julie

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm, clean and close to the village.

10

Alison

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous customer service upon check-in. Rooms are clean, comfortable and quite large. Location is great - just outside of the town centre so very peaceful but close enough to walk

10

Isabelle

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good expérience. Warm welcome. The studio was very clean, well équiped. Convenient location (by car). Calm.

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Steve

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The lady couldn’t understand us , spoke hardly any english , room was unclean and alive with biting insects , shower cold so didn’t bother, anyone with kids beware there is a walking space where they tip all their grass cuttings , a shear drop there so bad for kids

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michelle

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was not very clean. There were stains on bedding and towels. Bedding smelt old/not clean. No heating or cooling. Too far out of town. Did like the view to the glacier at sunset.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with kitchenettes and mountain or glacier views, but decor is dated. Comfort issues include very soft beds, small showers, limited heating, and unreliable Wi-Fi or TV.

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Stephen

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tidy unit, well equiped kitchen and great shower pressure. The most affordable stay I could find in Franz. Wifi was very weak at number 9 (too far from the modem is my guess) - needs a booster. Bed is super soft, so more suitable for tiny humans.

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Michael

12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were courteous, and room was clean. However, some aspects let it down. The units are a lot smaller than they appear in the photographs.We had no.10 and the shower was nothing like as shown on line, it was like something out of the 1950's. The hot tap on the hand basin was loose .and not working and not working

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Kevin

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old motel however does the job. Stunning view of the glacier. I had a good sleep to be fair. Recommend it!

10

William

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Paul

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean and comfortable. Amazing view. Only issue was very soft mattress.

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Deanna

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds were horrible. The shower, very hot but also very short

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SHAHZAD

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was a convenient location with great views. The parking was right outside the room. The Wifi was not good.

10

Alison

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous customer service upon check-in. Rooms are clean, comfortable and quite large. Location is great - just outside of the town centre so very peaceful but close enough to walk

4

Nicola

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bit disappointed - only heating was in bathroom and no electric blanket , so bit chilly at night TV reception was so poor couldn't watch anything for longer than five minutes before it snowed out. Internet very intermittent - and as i had to work some of the time , made things very difficult. All furnishings pretty tired.

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Timothy

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is very dated compared to others we have stayed in for the same money. Internet was not great, Bed was very springy.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with several guests highlighting extra assistance. However, some experienced poor communication, unattended or limited reception, language barriers, and occasional check-in issues.

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Ashna

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very accommodating host. Helped us with our glacier bookings.

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Chris

27 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I'm not fond of being unkind to struggling a business, & this one is struggling, we were 1 of only 2 units occupied that night. Smelled a bit, the blurb in the room claimed it was their brand of sanitizer & suggested keeping windows open to lessen the odour! A bit out of town, kettle didn't work so used the microwave, toaster didn't work either! Chinese lady at reception was pleasant, but spoke no english, so very hard to recommend the welcome albeit cordial. Hard to recommend anything really, sorry.

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Douglas

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Alison

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous customer service upon check-in. Rooms are clean, comfortable and quite large. Location is great - just outside of the town centre so very peaceful but close enough to walk

8

Peter John

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Steve was very friendly and a great host

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STEPHEN

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly, communication with the hotel proved impossible. I was “stranded” down in the town area with the hotel a half hour walk up a steep hill with heavy luggage. Numerous phone call ignored. Eventually managed to get a lift to the hotel. When there, staff were kind and attentive. Accommodation better than average. Next morning I needed a lift into town to catch the bus. No one showed up at Reception at office opening time, not responded to my phone calls. I had to hitch a ride down in to town. Very, very poor communication skills.

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Sarah

19 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hosts

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gordon H

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service from Steven.

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Anna

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Neil

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No one to check me in when I arrived, came yelling across the car park.

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Location

Quiet setting with mountain or glacier views, convenient for the glacier and easy by car. Outside the township, and several guests found walking impractical or distances longer than expected.

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Colette

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was fine but I think it is a bit far out of town. Difficult when the weather is poor.

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Murry

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Ann

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely older property. Clean and tidy. Nice view of the mountains. Easy check in and out.

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Douglas

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Paul

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The tv had unusable coverage. Wi fi worked occasionally. Was not a 3 minute walk or 2 minute drive into town. Was not a 3 star and definitely not good value for money

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Julie

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm, clean and close to the village.

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SHAHZAD

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was a convenient location with great views. The parking was right outside the room. The Wifi was not good.

10

Alison

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous customer service upon check-in. Rooms are clean, comfortable and quite large. Location is great - just outside of the town centre so very peaceful but close enough to walk

10

Isabelle

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good expérience. Warm welcome. The studio was very clean, well équiped. Convenient location (by car). Calm.

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Richard

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet and convenient to Franz Josef Glacier. Not the most updated place but the facilities are nice and the rooms are generously sized.

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Dining

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