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Alpine Glacier Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Franz Josef Glacier

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Surrounded by breathtaking views, Alpine Glacier Motel offers a convenient retreat. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy laundry facilities on site. With continental breakfast options, free self parking, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage available.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY405
CNY466 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

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2 Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining

2 Bedroom Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deck Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deck Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Queen Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Spa Studio | Balcony view

Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Family Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of the Alps - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Alpine Glacier Motel

  • Enjoy your visit to Franz Josef Glacier with a stay at Alpine Glacier Motel. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and walkable location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • 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
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Room service

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 20 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Alpine Glacier Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Alpine Glacier Motel 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 Alpine Glacier Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Alpine Glacier Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What's the area around Alpine Glacier Motel like?

Alpine Glacier Motel is a short 7-minute walk from Waiho Hot Tubs and 7 minutes' walk from Glacier Hot Pools. Travelers recommend the motel for its walkable location.

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Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The continental breakfast was very good and convenient for guests. (4 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Clean well appointed great location
Krista, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent, room clean and well cared for, great location.
Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, great location. Walls are thin but bed was comfortable and room was spacious.
Andrea, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is very clean and the hotel is conveniently located.
DAVID, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean tidy and everything you need
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Our room comes with a kitchenette and complimentary breakfast food and drink. This is a plus. The location is excellent, just walking 1 min to everything. The only complaint is the reception closed at 7pm instead of 8 as advertised.
Athena, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, tidy, modern facilities with friendly helpful staff
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was nice and very clean. Check in was quick and the lady was very helpful.
Samantha, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good stay for price paid. Clean and comfortable.
Sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean, spacious well equipped room.
Stuart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious room with good facilities & amazing views of the mountains.
Julia, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff efficient and friendly.
prudence, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and large and the continental breakfast was very good. A great location within walking distance to everything. The only negative was a very firm bed that may suit some but not everyone.
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and orderly with helpful staff. Spacious and nicely finished and furnished room.
Gary, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and very quiet period staff was good and attentive. Not much of a glacier to see upon the 30-minute walk to the glacier.
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room, fantastic amenities and staff who go over and above to excel at service
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, spacious room, nice kitchenette with everything we needed. Staff was super nice and accommodating.
Ellen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Value for money in a great location. Prompt assistance with faulty kettle and sorting TV remote from friendly host.
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very helpful. We have had trouble using the laundry, He came over from the hotel next door ( seemed like he worked for both hotels) to help us for a few times. The downside was the laundry facilities were too pricey, A we $16 all together.
Fu, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean. We had everything we needed including laundry facilities. So many dining options.
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious, modern, well-equipped room - seating area, kitchen. Friendly, helpful staff. Parking right outside the room.
Bryan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, with all the facilities required. Very flimsy toilet seat. Well situated close to shops and restaurants.
Valerie, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was your basic motel with a very friendly staff
Lou, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean spotless nice staff friendly had everyrhing we needed in room to cook basic meals. New bathrooms
Tracey-Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Polite, helpful staff. The room was spotless and well appointed. Convenient location. Would stay here again.
Daniel, 1-night trip