Alpine Glacier Motel
Motel in Franz Josef / Waiau
2 queen beds, 1 single bed
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this motel
Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Housekeeping is not available.
Alpine Glacier Motel offers 24 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Housekeeping is not available.
Alpine Glacier Motel offers 24 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
This Franz Josef Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Map of Franz Josef / Waiau
Available Rooms
2 Bedroom Apartment
2 Queen • 1 Single • 538 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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Deck Studio
1 King • 409 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Queen Studio
1 Queen • 409 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Spa Studio
1 King • 409 ft²
Sleeps 2
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King Studio
1 King • 1 Single • 409 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
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Ratings and reviews
1.5 / 5.0
Nice clean motel, but I was surprised by the sign on the wall saying you must wash, dry and put all your dishes back in the cupboard otherwise you will be fined $25. Other motels have told me not to bother washing dishes as they need to rewash them anyway for hygiene reasons. How do we know previous guests have been hygienic? For $265 a night it seems very expensive if you don’t offer cleaning services!
2.0 / 5.0
Nice accommodation but the studio unit did not have the outlook we had on previous stays
2.5 / 5.0
Ideally situated, restaurants close by and so were the many scenic helicopter trips. Nice and quiet too.
5.0 / 5.0
Good friendly staff and good facilities
4.0 / 5.0
Tha unit was very quiet and clean. The location was good with the outside area and bbq.
Thanks for the stay.
5.0 / 5.0
very friendly staff gave me an upgrade without asking would stay there again
4.0 / 5.0
Our unit (#1) had a great view out to the mountains. Very clean. Well equipped kitchen. Really nice toiletries provided. Our only complaint was that the noise from the television in the adjoining room was very loud and our kids found it difficult to fall asleep (the TVs are wall-mounted and so the sound carries through very easily).
5.0 / 5.0
The property had everything we needed for a family of 4. Great spot. Nice staff.
1.0 / 5.0
Dirty and uneducated staff
2.5 / 5.0
Great warm place to stay, walking distance to anywhere in town.
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean great facilities, kitchenette bonus laundry on site and close to everything.
The only problem was the shower kept going cold we worked out if you turned it off and back on the heat would come back (was annoying) other then that everything else was excellent.
2.5 / 5.0
Basic room, somewhat small for two people, size of the room isn’t enough, basic toilet/bathroom, good staff
5.0 / 5.0
Great property and facilities to enjoy the surrounding glaciers and other activities.
2.5 / 5.0
Excellent accommodation, close to everything. Good size room, good wi-fi access, smart tv for those who want to follow a series on Netflix or YouTube on thise wetter nights.
Friendly staff on arrival, ideas forthcoming for our next days activities.
1.0 / 5.0
Wanted to book somewhere near mount cook, this one came up, but only found out it was on other side of mountain when we entered it in gps. It would have taken over 6 hours to drive. Explained to hotels.com and hotel itself, but they point blank refused a refund.
2.5 / 5.0
A very comfortable and clean accommodation for a short stay in Franz Josef!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay and upgraded as well.
4.0 / 5.0
Staff were super good
4.0 / 5.0
Lose to everything in town
5.0 / 5.0
Large room with very clean facilities. Few minutes walk to shops and cafes.
3.0 / 5.0
Just ok
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean and spacious room. Loved the central location to walk to grocery store and dinner. Highly recommend Alice May restaurant down the street. Overall our time in Franz Josef was enjoyable and memorable.
5.0 / 5.0
A really clean and comfortable stay
2.5 / 5.0
The Alpine Glacier Motel has everything we needed and was in a great location within Franz Josef.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent place to stay in Franz Josef. Walkable to everything. Room was spacious & clean.
4.0 / 5.0
Clean, safe and in walking distance to everything
5.0 / 5.0
Convenient location. Spacious.
3.0 / 5.0
Room adequate - clean , quiet - suitable for a one night stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Large, beautifully appointed room with private patio with view of the mountains and glaciers. Small town, so great location. A little pricey, but it was peak season...
5.0 / 5.0
It was clean and comfortable. Kitchen equipment was scant. Like no egg flipper. Otherwise, no complaints.
5.0 / 5.0
It had some kitchen facilities which was nice.
5.0 / 5.0
We were friends traveling together that were in the corner apartment. This room had a fabulous view of the mountains. Very clean, excellent Parkin and convenient. We would definitely stay here again and I would recommend it to everyone.
2.5 / 5.0
Our unit was cosy and comfortable and had moutain views. Everything was within walking distance and we were able to borrow a torch to go glow worm hunting.We enjoyed our stay.
4.0 / 5.0
A good stay in the Franz Joseph area. The hotel condition is average.
3.0 / 5.0
The property was in a good location with regard to walking to town - just a few minutes to all the restaurants and tour organizations.
The beds are too soft and not at all supportive - this could be improved. While showering at 7:45am the water temp (on full hot) went for medium warm to tepid - obviously lots of customers using hot water at this time - this could be improved.
2.5 / 5.0
Very clean, roomy and comfortable room. The kitchenette was an added bonus. Would definitely stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable room,short walk to town centre
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent stay
5.0 / 5.0
Anthony was very friendly and helpful at checking. The motel was clean, very spacious and convenient to Franz Josef shops, restaurants and hikes. We were able to cook our own meals at the property which was convenient. We would recommend this motel to others.
2.5 / 5.0
Motel is in good location just a few minutes walk from Franz Josef town. Room was a good size with everything that was needed for our one night stay.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?
The average price for a rental in Franz Josef / Waiau is $184 per night. This rental is $56 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Alpine Glacier Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Alpine Glacier Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Alpine Glacier Motel?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and tv.
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