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Glacier View Motel

3.0 star property

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Studio | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Apartment | Living area | 52-inch TV with digital channels
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Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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2830 Franz Josef Hwy, SH 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | Living area | 52-inch TV with digital channels

Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio | Living area | 52-inch TV with digital channels

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Glacier View Motel

Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free motel has tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area. Housekeeping is not available.
Glacier View Motel offers 15 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital televisions are provided.

During your stay at Glacier View Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Glacier Hot Pools. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and a few minutes from Glacier Hot Pools
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Glacier View Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Franz Josef Glacier motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 5-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 5-device limit

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 8:00 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

  • Pets: NZD 20 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of NZD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 7 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet deposit: NZD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit 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; cash is not accepted
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 8:00 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.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 5-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 5-device limit.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Glacier View Motel

Glacier View Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Glacier View Franz Josef Glacier

Glacier View Motel Motel

Glacier View Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Glacier View Motel Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Glacier View Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 324 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was pleasant and although just out of town it was easy access to Franz Joseph township. Staff and amenities were good laundry available. No sink for washing up, small vanity for that purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

KERRY

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

alma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was great with wonderful views. clean laundry facilities. the staff was incredible and we would stay there again just to see them again. very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was very soft. I believe needs updating. Had issues with hot water but after three visits from staff sorted. Expensive for what it was. But paying for amazing view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome room , staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beds were horrible. The shower, very hot but also very short
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

gordon H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service from Steven.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Steve was very friendly and a great host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Good stay

Old motel however does the job. Stunning view of the glacier. I had a good sleep to be fair. Recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Des

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yu
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No go

The room was sub-standard for the price. I would not recommend or return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic motel

Basic accommodation, second bed ruff, tv not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quiet location with a view of frans josef glacier. Property could do with an update but amenities were good and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Neil

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
No one to check me in when I arrived, came yelling across the car park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly, helpful staff and rooms very clean. Grounds could do with a clean up
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024