See all properties

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Exterior
Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Mountain view
Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
34 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Compact Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Studio With Mountain View

Interior

King Studio With Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Small Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

Spa Studio | Balcony view
Alpine Glacier Motel
Franz Josef Glacier
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 787 reviews
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Alpine Glacier Motel

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and a front desk safe are on-site.
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

This Franz Josef Glacier motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 4 minutes on foot from Waiho Hot Tubs
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Franz Josef Glacier motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 per cent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Apple Pay and WeChat Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Bella Vista Franz Josef Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Bella Vista Hotel Franz Josef

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Motel

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 587 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes and yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location- but staff not willing to check us in any earlier but happy to sit around having tea and leaving us waiting at reception No where to store bags upon arrival and even at 2pm, we’re made to wait to the second to check in Room was very small, no aircon and for the price paid, was poor. Thin windows, noisy from outside and you can hear every word of neighbours and people below Even when we requested our room to be serviced, they replaced the towels but didn’t even make the bed, beyond ridiculous Have reached out to support
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception was outstanding. I loved having a bread knife, butter knife & paring knife in the room. Clean, close to town & efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sanjay

No air con
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

We
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with good facilities. Check in staff were friendly and the location was great to the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, great location . I enjoyed my stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Compact studio room. Large bathroom. Good shower. Bed comfortable. Good firm ish pillows. Didn't collapse when u laid on them . Walkable to everything in town. Host lovely. Laundry facilities great. Good heating. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is conveniently located within walking distance to everything in town. The owner was very nice and helpful, even assisting me with carrying my two 28-inch suitcases up to the room — much appreciated! I loved waking up to the sound of birds chirping in the morning — so tranquil and serene. It’s a peaceful place to stay and very affordable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was in a perfect location and our hosts were a wealth of information and knowledge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa bath is so good. Room is clean with wifi. Recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raja

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property with lovely staff an so close to everything. Property has a small kitchenette too which makes it easy for self cooking during late arrivals . Staff are so helpful with local tips and guidance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyndsay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely motel, perfect for a few days. Receptionis manager was fantastic, so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Heater didn't work
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian, Palmerston North

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and staff. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, lovely clean rooms, very close to town centre. good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great of the mountains, just a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing spot, really clean and convenient and well situated. Views from room were AMAZING, and everything was very convenient and cozy :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not have been any nicer! The staff were great and the room was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy well cared for establishment. Perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025