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The Terrace

4.0 star property
City-center Franz Josef Glacier motel with restaurant

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In the heart of a shopping district, The Terrace offers a tranquil retreat with beautiful gardens and laundry facilities. Connect to WiFi, unwind by the barbecue grills or indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. Guests rave about the walkable location and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY928
CNY1,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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  • Sleeps 4

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Executive Spa Bath Apartment

9.2 out of 10
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  • Mountain view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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King Studio, Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
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  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Super King Studio with Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
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  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
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  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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King Studio

9.4 out of 10
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(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 4

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Mountain View Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3

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  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Terrace

Enjoy your visit to Franz Josef Glacier with a stay at The Terrace. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Terrace Franz Josef Glacier
Terrace Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Terrace Motel
The Terrace Motel
The Terrace Franz Josef Glacier
The Terrace Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Does The Terrace offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Terrace does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Terrace?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Terrace?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Terrace?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Terrace and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and return when the snow melts for fishing. The Terrace also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Terrace?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Terrace like?

The Terrace is in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, a short 1-minute walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Glacier Hot Pools. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very walkable.

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Reviews

The Terrace Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Parking was easy and convenient, often located right outside the room. (4 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near various restaurants and dining options, with friendly staff offering great suggestions. (5 reviews)
  • The spa bath and hot tub experience were a real treat and a must-do. (3 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Great location
Mario, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly, helpful staff
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. The apartment was fab. V comfortable. Really enjoyed our stsy. Would highly recommend
madhu, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Owner was a lovely lady
Lisa, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Owner was very friendly. Room was clean and well appointed
Chrysanne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Excellent accommodation!
Douglas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfortable bed, beautiful area.
Carlos, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great room in Motel, spotlessly clean, room 20 in poor position next to adjoining campsite toilets and bottle bank, Campsite office, same as Motel check-in and people walking between site and office walking right in front of the room, so limited privacy and fairly noisy
Fiona, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice spacious clean room
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean comfortable room. Staff very helpful and great location
Malcolm, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room was clean and cozy.
Connor, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location. Spacious room
RUTH, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Jeff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room well presented and clean. Helpful staff and ease of check in
Yoke, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was good bed was comfortable
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and the rooms were very clean.
Colette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great accomodation with amazing staff, received travel trips prior to arriving.
Sheana, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Mediocre motel. Uncomfortable bed, bathroom floor lethal when wet, on a footpath to motor home park.
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Right next to a great trail hiking system and many convenient restaurants.
Dennis, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good room- size, clean, quiet and comfortable. Helpful reception.
P, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location, clean property with solid amenities and very friendly and helpful staff
Sulochana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, comfortable and near to plenty of activities
Kate, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Melinda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

easy check in , right in center of this beautiful town, we could see glacier from our motel. will recommend this place .
RUPIN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little place right near the helicopter tour office.
Matthew, 1-night trip