With a stay at Glacier View Motel in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Glacier Hot Pools. .This motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.
The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 2 min drive
Alice May - 2 min drive
About this property
Glacier View Motel
Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Glacier View Motel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM.
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English
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 public transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 12:30 PM–1:00 PM: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
Family friendly
Kitchenette
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Fridge
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
No housekeeping
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Fridge
Toaster
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Individually furnished
Phone
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of NZD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 7 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
Pet deposit: NZD 100 per stay
Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Free in-room WiFi has a 5-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 5-device limit
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Tidy unit, well equiped kitchen and great shower pressure. The most affordable stay I could find in Franz. Wifi was very weak at number 9 (too far from the modem is my guess) - needs a booster. Bed is super soft, so more suitable for tiny humans.
Clean property, good facilities although the TV remote didn’t work. Improved exterior since last visit would suggest wooden trellis divides for more privacy between units.
The property was a convenient location with great views. The parking was right outside the room. The Wifi was not good.
SHAHZAD
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
STEPHEN
2 Apr 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Sadly, communication with the hotel proved impossible. I was “stranded” down in the town area with the hotel a half hour walk up a steep hill with heavy luggage. Numerous phone call ignored. Eventually managed to get a lift to the hotel. When there, staff were kind and attentive. Accommodation better than average.
Next morning I needed a lift into town to catch the bus. No one showed up at Reception at office opening time, not responded to my phone calls. I had to hitch a ride down in to town.
Very, very poor communication skills.
The managers are friendly. It’s a no frills accommodation and has everything you need. Bathroom has been refurbished and everything was clean. Kitchenette had everything you needed to cook simple meals.
Had a small heater which did the job. Thank you
Bit disappointed - only heating was in bathroom and no electric blanket , so bit chilly at night
TV reception was so poor couldn't watch anything for longer than five minutes before it snowed out.
Internet very intermittent - and as i had to work some of the time , made things very difficult.
All furnishings pretty tired.
Nicola
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
25 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing Special.
This motel is on the run-down side. The wifi was not secure but that didn't matter because it didn't work. It was fine for one night but that's about it.
The tv had unusable coverage. Wi fi worked occasionally. Was not a 3 minute walk or 2 minute drive into town. Was not a 3 star and definitely not good value for money
Far too expensive for facilities provided.
Half the lights didn’t work. Advertised as luxurious but just a very “ordinary” motel - not even slightly luxurious!!!!!!