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6.8

710 reviews

Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

2832 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef, 7856, New Zealand

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Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Parking On Site

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

Welcome to Glacier View Motel, your next adventure HQ nestled in the heart of Franz Josef, New Zealand! Just a breezy 1.5mi from the vibrant city center, this fabulous 4-star motel is your ticket to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Southern Alps. Prices start at an unbeatable $150, making it a budget-friendly base for those who crave comfort alongside their epic journeys.

Imagine waking up each morning to stunning mountain views that greet you right from your window - that's just a typical day at Glacier View! With amenities like free parking and fast wifi, you can stroll in after a day of exploration, fire up the kitchenette for a cozy meal, or relax in the garden while soaking in that mesmerizing backdrop. Plus, every room is non-smoking, ensuring a fresh and pleasant stay for all our guests.

With over 710 glowing reviews, our visitors can't get enough of their Glacier View experience. Guests rave about the immaculate cleanliness, friendly service, and striking surroundings that make this place the perfect stopover for explorers and leisure-seekers alike. So gear up for an unforgettable stay and let Glacier View Motel be your stepping stone to adventure in one of New Zealand's most iconic landscapes!

At Glacier View Motel, we're all about accommodating your diverse travel needs! Whether you're a solo wanderer looking for a cozy studio or a family on an active holiday, we have room options that'll suit your vibe. With spacious apartments, inviting studios, and comfortable executive rooms, you can relax after a day of adventure in style. Picture yourself unwinding in a snug accommodation featuring everything you need – from kitchenettes to cozy beds that feel just like home (or maybe even better!).

But what about the fun? Well, there's never a dull moment when you're staying at Glacier View! Beyond the comforts and amenities, the allure of the great outdoors beckons with a myriad of activities just waiting for you. Feel the rush of excitement as you hike through lush native foliage, take a guided trek on the nearby glaciers, or soak in the soothing glow of the hot pools. Each day is a blank canvas, and with the stunning backdrop of the Southern Alps, you can choose your own adventure!

And speaking of adventures, don't miss out on the chance to soak up the flavors of Franz Josef! With the town just a stone’s throw away, you’ll find a delicious selection of dining options to satisfy every palate after a day full of exploration. Whether you're yearning for a quick lunch, a hearty dinner, or a special treat to celebrate your adventure, local eateries are ready to serve up scrumptious delights. So pack your bags, grab your camera, and make Glacier View Motel your gateway to unforgettable experiences in this mesmerizing slice of New Zealand!

Closest airports

Hokitika Aerodrome

60.6mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Parking On Site

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

View

Rooms

Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Executive Triple Room in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

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Executive, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

365 sqft

Mountain view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

+

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The triple room features a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious triple room offers a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as mountain views. The unit has 2 beds.

Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Two-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

1 Double Bed

450 sqft

Mountain view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

x10

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Features 2 separate bedrooms. Please note that the price is based on 4 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 (see Hotel Policies).

One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

325 sqft

Mountain view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

x10

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x6

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This 1-bedroom apartment features mountain views and a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator. There is a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Please note that both beds are in the bedroom. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies).

Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Double Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

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Studio

1 Queen Size Bed

235 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x5

+

x3

More details

This room has no capacity for extra guests.

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Apartment, 2 Queen Size Beds, 2 Bedroom

515 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

+

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This apartment features a separate lounge area. This room has no capacity for additional guests.

Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Twin Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

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Studio, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

Mountain view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

x5

+

x3

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Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef
Superior Studio in Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

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Superior Studio

1 King Size Bed

235 sqft

Mountain view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

x5

+

x3

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Executive

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Free wifi

Microwave

x10

+

x6

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Executive Studio

x5

+

x3

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Guest reviews

6.8

710 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Teresa

8.2

January 2024

The unit had everything they we needed. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom had been renovated, plenty of crockery, cutlery, pans, pots, toaster, jug, two burner hot plate and microwave. Everything was clean and tidy. We could park the car under cover right outside our unit which was great as it rained overnight. Would definitely recommend as a great place to stay.

Nothing.

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Adele

8.2

January 2024

Lovely location! Very clean and very friendly/helpful staff. The motel itself is a little on the dated side, however, it was impeccably clean, safe, had everything that we needed and was good value for money.

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Ratchada

8.2

January 2024

Location and staff

Mosquitoes.

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Melvyn

8.2

November 2023

Quiet setting!

Nothing

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Celia

8.2

February 2025

The motel has a lovely view to the snow topped mountains and was situated just out of town, so was very quiet. This is an older motel but our living room, bedroom and bathroom were spacious. The kitchenette was adequately equipped. The owner was quick to assist us with a TV glitch. There is a generous overhang where the car is parked.

The mattress sank towards the middle with two people on it and the pillows weren't comfortable.

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Jillian

9.1

February 2025

The manager was very friendly and very prompt attending to our requests. The motel is an older building and looks a bit tired, but everything was comfortable , the rooms spacious enough, cooking facilities adequate. Beds comfy enough.

The outside appearance lacks appeal. The gardens are in need of maintenance and the buildings could do with a coat of paint.

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Catherine

9.1

January 2024

Our first impression was that the place was a bit run down but the view of the glacier made up for any lack of outdoor care. The room was very nice (2 rooms), clean and comfortable. We stayed 2 nights and liked that we were out of the town noise (helicopters) and crowds.

The grounds were not as nice as they could have been. No flowers in pots and weeds in gardens and driveway.

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Annie

10

March 2024

Very helpful staff, we were met and greeted on arrival, and nothing was too much trouble - very happy to stay here and to recommend to others

... Previous reviews complained about the WiFi.... No it wasn't great, but then you're in the middle of a mountain range / valley, so surely only to be expected...🤷

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Irene

8.2

January 2023

This was about all that was left at a reasonable price when we booked and based on the ratings we didn't have very high expectations. But we were really happy with the unit which was a very spacious, clean and tidy and homely stand-alone unit with attached carport. Location was excellent and nice and quiet and full kitchen meant we were able to self-cater.

Staff's poor English made it difficult to communicate. No sign of any housekeeping during our 5 night stay. Though they happily replaced toilet paper and linen when we went over to office. Oven in a recess resulting in a couple of bumped heads!

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Anonymous

10

March 2025

Stephen was exceptionally helpful , several times he went above and beyond what was usual, So he gave us more milk to save us a trip to the supermarket shortly after arrival. Also he sorted out our TV problems immediately, making a special trip when he was already very busy.

All good

Points of Interest Around Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

Attractions

Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools

1.2mi

West Coast Wildlife Centre

1.4mi

Franz Josef Glacier

4.3mi

Fox Glacier

10.8mi

Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park

16mi

Tasman Glacier (Haupapa)

22.7mi

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

25.6mi

Mt. Cook Hermitage Hotel

25.7mi

Amenities of Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Parking On Site

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

View

Stay rules - Glacier View Motel - Franz Josef

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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