Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

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

The property is located in Arthur's Pass National Park, within a 5-minute drive of Historic Village Walk and Devils Punchbowl Waterfall. It is 2.8 miles from Temple Basin Ski Area and 28.9 miles from Lake Brunner.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for an additional fee of NZD 10 per night. Specific details about extra beds are not provided.

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel in Arthur's Pass Village

Average nightly price at Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$82
February	US$89
March	US$89
April	US$84
May	US$81
June	US$79
July	US$74
August	US$78
September	US$80
October	US$84
November	US$83
December	US$79

What guests think

Across the reviews for Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel, travellers praise the friendly, informative hosts, clean and cozy units with well equipped kitchenettes, and a convenient location near trails and the village, making it an easy base for exploring the park.

Several reviews also describe the property as older, with dated decor in places, occasional spider webs, and a few units that felt chilly; one guest noted a very small TV. Many appreciate spacious layouts suited to families or longer stays. Expect a simple, comfortable base for exploring Arthur’s Pass.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Well equipped in room kitchenettes and heating help guests self cater and stay warm; DVDs and games are available to borrow, and staff can loan extra items when needed.

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Mark

13 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rustic cabin feel with large room and good kitchen with microwave and small refrigerator. Good location. The bed was old with a sunk in feeling but slept fine.

10

Kelsey

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Alpine Pass Motel was a cozy place to spend a cold (winter) night after hiking around Arthur's Pass! The room was warm and the kitchenette was well-stocked with dishes - also appreciated the laundry on site to dry out wet hiking gear! There are fun DVDs, books and crossword puzzles available in the office, and Fi was very kind in taking time to give us detailed information about hikes in the area. It's a well-loved place for good reason!

8

Diane

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our cabin/unit was cute & cozy. The kitchen had everything we needed. Heating good & bed comfortable. The owner was very friendly & gave us plenty of information. Unfortunately the weather turned really awful with wind & rain so we were unable to venture out.

10

Wing Ka

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel gave us a tip on local dinning options before our stay. The host is nice and the room’s kitchen had everything you need. The place is quite and we have a good stay.

10

Jacqueline

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Marvellous place . We stayed in unit with 2 bedrooms . Clean and perfect. Kitchen with basic utensil. Good enough Area has no grocery shop . We really enjoyed the stay

8

WEE kwek

16 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and comfortable stay, near town. Room was a little small and tight. Heating quite inadequate but owner kindly lent us a fan heater.

10

Rebekah

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was comfortable and convenient to hikes that we wanted to try. The manager explained the nearby hikes, provided kitchen tools that we needed, and was generally very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!

10

Shian

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely cabin great for myself, husband and 2 children. Kitchen area was perfect for cooking our meals and inside was lovely and warm with outside temp being -7 degrees . Great selection of things in the office to borrow we had a Hobbit marathon and played checkers.

10

Emily

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

LOVED our stay here! Our room was large and well-equipped with everything we needed. There were games/movies available for loan and the town was a convenient walk away. The host was very friendly and provided great walking and food recommendations. Would highly recommend!

10

William

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The cottage was lovely. The kitchenette had all pans/utensils to cook our supper. Owner was so helpful in suggesting tramping paths for us. Great booklet on how to use TV, cooktop. Owner was seen outside picking up fallen sticks in yard after a stormy night -- just a small indicator of the wonderful care he takes. A cozy night with incredible views out the windows!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across most reviews, with units described as very clean and well maintained; a few guests noted spider webs in some areas.

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10

Kathy

29 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spacious 1 bedroom unit with 2nd bed as well. Well stocked kitchenette. Absolutely immaculate. Many renovations done over the last years to an older building. Owners take pride and so friendly and helpful at check in. When asked to have a unit where we could park close due to husband having difficulty walking, they gave us a different unit with fewer steps. So thankful. Perfect nights sleep in comfortable beds. Lots of blankets for if the night got chilly and you didn’t want the heater going to sleep. Perfect location on the village.

10

Laura

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, warm, friendly

6

Steve

8 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Generally a great unit and location but very dated and lots of spider webs on all ceilings.

6

sam

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was warmly welcomed by Pete the owner who was helpful getting me set up, giving me tips and directions to the hiking trails. I received a heads up email a few days before my stay about the restricted food choices in town which was also very helpful. Cottage 9 was really big with 3 beds in an upstairs room, a vast living / dinning room with full kitchen and large bedroom. The only problem if you have enough people to fill all the beds you are still left with a single bathroom. The place was clean but could use a serious refresh, the furniture and equipment are very dated except for the windows and doors that have been upgraded. A good coat of paint would help in some area and most importantly the mattress, that will make or break your stay...... definitely broke me. Hard as a rock with a pronounced sagging, felt like an old 20 old mattress, I ended up sleeping on the large sofa where I finally got a couple hours of sleep. The other thing that I've noticed that need attention was the back and front porch, both full of spider web. (see pics). Separate from the Alpine Motel review here are a few observations about the town/location. There's not much to do in Franz Joseph and my recommendations is one night only unless you are doing the long 8hrs trails. Lacks food options, isolated, plan accordingly.

8

Jess

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, easy and convenient for our quick trip through Arthurs Pass.

10

Roger

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfortable bed

10

Roxane

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay. Very clean. Good amenities. Staff was very nice.

10

Thomas

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Owner was extremely helpful with the local area. Before arrival they contacted me regarding eating options in town so that I understood limitation ahead of time. Once I arrived they shared their knowledge on hiking/tramping options including timing. Property was very clean and spacious. I had everything I needed. Highly recommend.

10

Clare

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one night to break up a long journey and really enjoyed it. There are some lovely walks in the village. The room was cosy and well equipped and the bedding was very nice. All clean and very good value for money.

10

Vinh

3 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, spacious room, clean

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Rooms

Rooms are cozy and often spacious with practical layouts and comfortable beds, some offering mountain views; a few feel dated, occasionally small or chilly, and one noted a very small TV.

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Rosa

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful views, cosy, clean motel rooms that gave a cabin vibe. Lovely stay

10

Alexander J

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly informative host(Pete). Clean comfortable room with mountain views all around. Lots of snow stiil on mountains. Great walks & wildlife.

10

Mark

13 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rustic cabin feel with large room and good kitchen with microwave and small refrigerator. Good location. The bed was old with a sunk in feeling but slept fine.

10

Mark

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was the perfect place to stay on our way through Arthur’s Pass. The cabin was comfortable with a separate living/kitchen area from the bedroom. Our room (8) was away from the road and train tracks (we only heard one train come through around 9pm). The host was friendly and accommodating. We were able to do a load of laundry (wash and dry for $10 NZD).

8

John

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A bit dated but comfy.

8

Jim

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and plenty of space in the accommodation. Our room was tucked in a corner plot so no view which would have been nice. All in all we enjoyed staying here. Would recommend it if you want to stay in the Pass.

8

Patti

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our party of 4 had 2 units. The larger one was very spacious and had a fire stove which kept us cozy and warm. The space heater in the larger bedroom worked but did not put out much heat. The second unit was quite chilly and there was no heater in the bathroom. We were here on one of the first cold nights of the season. Not many options for motels in this area. This one was fine for the one night we were there.

10

Dave

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, excellent staff, comfortable room and bed but very small TV😉

10

Raelene

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room. Very cosy after a wet day. Check in / out was a breeze

10

Terrance

3 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overnighter. Serves all our requirements. A bit on small side, but

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, proactive, and informative, with helpful hiking advice, smooth check in/out, and thoughtful assistance like pre arrival dining emails and lending gear.

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10

Alexander J

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly informative host(Pete). Clean comfortable room with mountain views all around. Lots of snow stiil on mountains. Great walks & wildlife.

10

Kirsty

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, easy check in and check out. Managers were lovely.

8

Gayle

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and warm and very helpful host

10

Kirsty

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have had the most amazing stay at Alpine Motel Arthurs Pass. Our host Fiona has been so lovely! She sorted an extra night accommodation for us, after snow canceled the transalpine train we were booked on. She provided us with a shovel so we could make Snowy the snowman and helped us out with anything we needed. Highly recommend this cosy home away from home.

10

Cedric Philip

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and informative owners. Easy walk from station. Beautiful area. Good pre-arrival email.

10

Rebekah

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was comfortable and convenient to hikes that we wanted to try. The manager explained the nearby hikes, provided kitchen tools that we needed, and was generally very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!

10

Thomas

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Owner was extremely helpful with the local area. Before arrival they contacted me regarding eating options in town so that I understood limitation ahead of time. Once I arrived they shared their knowledge on hiking/tramping options including timing. Property was very clean and spacious. I had everything I needed. Highly recommend.

10

Kristen

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly owners, great location, lots of amenities and great big space!

10

William

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The cottage was lovely. The kitchenette had all pans/utensils to cook our supper. Owner was so helpful in suggesting tramping paths for us. Great booklet on how to use TV, cooktop. Owner was seen outside picking up fallen sticks in yard after a stormy night -- just a small indicator of the wonderful care he takes. A cozy night with incredible views out the windows!

10

Raelene

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room. Very cosy after a wet day. Check in / out was a breeze

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Location

Convenient for Arthur’s Pass walks and close to the village and station, yet in a quiet setting; some reviews caution that nearby dining options are limited.

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Maria

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place and amazing location.

10

Jennifer

5 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An older property but well cared for and lovely warm bedding and heating for the cold nights. Short walk to the village for meals.

10

Susan

14 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the train.

10

Jodi

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only there one night on motorcycle and was raining !! Had to drive into town just a few minutes for any food drink etc…

10

Evie

5 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,331 nights

Beautiful spacious cabin just outside of town within easy walking distance, short drives to all the walks. Very clean and homely feel. Very nice and friendly staff as well

10

Cedric Philip

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and informative owners. Easy walk from station. Beautiful area. Good pre-arrival email.

10

Rebekah

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was comfortable and convenient to hikes that we wanted to try. The manager explained the nearby hikes, provided kitchen tools that we needed, and was generally very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!

10

jose

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant, quiet stay in Arthur’s Pass.

10

Louise

13 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cozy and close to walks.

10

Lauren

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, facilities and owners. Thanks.

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Dining

No on site dining is mentioned; guests highlight limited food options in town and often rely on the in room kitchenettes.

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10

Mark

13 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rustic cabin feel with large room and good kitchen with microwave and small refrigerator. Good location. The bed was old with a sunk in feeling but slept fine.

10

Jennifer

5 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An older property but well cared for and lovely warm bedding and heating for the cold nights. Short walk to the village for meals.

10

Kelsey

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Alpine Pass Motel was a cozy place to spend a cold (winter) night after hiking around Arthur's Pass! The room was warm and the kitchenette was well-stocked with dishes - also appreciated the laundry on site to dry out wet hiking gear! There are fun DVDs, books and crossword puzzles available in the office, and Fi was very kind in taking time to give us detailed information about hikes in the area. It's a well-loved place for good reason!

8

Diane

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our cabin/unit was cute & cozy. The kitchen had everything we needed. Heating good & bed comfortable. The owner was very friendly & gave us plenty of information. Unfortunately the weather turned really awful with wind & rain so we were unable to venture out.

10

Jodi

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only there one night on motorcycle and was raining !! Had to drive into town just a few minutes for any food drink etc…

10

Wing Ka

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel gave us a tip on local dinning options before our stay. The host is nice and the room’s kitchen had everything you need. The place is quite and we have a good stay.

10

Jacqueline

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Marvellous place . We stayed in unit with 2 bedrooms . Clean and perfect. Kitchen with basic utensil. Good enough Area has no grocery shop . We really enjoyed the stay

10

Thomas

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Owner was extremely helpful with the local area. Before arrival they contacted me regarding eating options in town so that I understood limitation ahead of time. Once I arrived they shared their knowledge on hiking/tramping options including timing. Property was very clean and spacious. I had everything I needed. Highly recommend.

10

Emily

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

LOVED our stay here! Our room was large and well-equipped with everything we needed. There were games/movies available for loan and the town was a convenient walk away. The host was very friendly and provided great walking and food recommendations. Would highly recommend!

10

William

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The cottage was lovely. The kitchenette had all pans/utensils to cook our supper. Owner was so helpful in suggesting tramping paths for us. Great booklet on how to use TV, cooktop. Owner was seen outside picking up fallen sticks in yard after a stormy night -- just a small indicator of the wonderful care he takes. A cozy night with incredible views out the windows!

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Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

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