Name: Glacier Highway Motel
Address: 8 Donovan Drive, 7886 Franz Josef, New Zealand, 8 Donovan Drive, West Coast, 7886, New Zealand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $88 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Motel Glacier Highway Motel

8 Donovan Drive, 7886 Franz Josef, New Zealand –

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New place with excellent staff. Amazing bathroom, and great TV channels. Sparkling clean.

Christoph

United Arab Emirates

This place was probably the nicest one we stayed at on our family road trip. Seriously couldn’t believe how accurate the pictures were and how great the unit was. It was very spacious with a vaulted family room that was amazing to relax in after a long drive. Lots of light once you open the curtains and the bathroom was very nice. Definitely will check for availability here again in the future if I’m in the area.

David

United States of America

Very quiet, clean, and comfortable. Liked kitchen for making bkf. Staff very helpful and made reservations for us for the heli for glacier. She was very knowledgable about different tours and booked an easy one for me that I was able to do. I was very thankful since I had only seen adds for the longer hikes on glacier.

Sharon

United States of America

It was clean and the stuff was absolutely helpful.

Birgit

United States of America

Brand new. Super clean. Very spacious. Well stocked. Best part was Monique and her staff were super nice and very very accommodating. If we needed anything they jumped to it. Some might like the location 5 minutes drive outside of town, but we actually liked the quietness and since we had a car, it was not inconvenient to drive to town at any time. It rained while we stayed here and we were happy to have such a great place to stay. Outstanding!

Xiaolan

United States of America

Good size self-contained room with larger than normal attached bathroom. Very clean room. Good location. Just a short drive to the local town centre (less than 10mins). Our rented car can be parked right outside our room door. No steps or stairs so that's great for senior travelers and any guests with heavy luggage. Nice kitchenette with enough cooking ware and cutlery to do some basic cooking. Tea, coffee and fresh milk provided. And we were pleasantly greeted by the official meet-the-guests ambassador with 4 paws and a wet nose!

Mei-lin

Malaysia

Fantastic new accommodation with great views and everything you could need. Great welcome from Poppy too.

Jessica

Ireland

Out of town a bit so much more peaceful setting. Staff was very nice.

Darren

United States of America

Comfortable beds, very clean, great location about five minutes drive from the township. The owners were so friendly ! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit Franz Josef.

Daniella

Australia

This is very new property and well furnished, it is warm for those cold days and has nice patio with seating outside.

Meshal

New Zealand

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What guests loved the most:
“New place with excellent staff. Amazing bathroom, and great TV channels. Sparkling clean.”

Christoph United Arab Emirates
“This place was probably the nicest one we stayed at on our family road trip. Seriously couldn’t believe how accurate the pictures were and how great the unit was.”

David United States of America
“Very quiet, clean, and comfortable. Liked kitchen for making bkf. Staff very helpful and made reservations for us for the heli for glacier.”

Sharon United States of America
“It was clean and the stuff was absolutely helpful.”

Birgit United States of America
“Brand new. Super clean. Very spacious. Well stocked. Best part was Monique and her staff were super nice and very very accommodating. If we needed anything they jumped to it.”

Xiaolan United States of America
“Good size self-contained room with larger than normal attached bathroom. Very clean room. Good location. Just a short drive to the local town centre (less than 10mins).”

Mei-lin Malaysia
“Fantastic new accommodation with great views and everything you could need. Great welcome from Poppy too.”

Jessica Ireland
“Out of town a bit so much more peaceful setting. Staff was very nice.”

Darren United States of America
“Comfortable beds, very clean, great location about five minutes drive from the township. The owners were so friendly ! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit Franz Josef.”

Daniella Australia
“This is very new property and well furnished, it is warm for those cold days and has nice patio with seating outside.”

Meshal New Zealand

One of our top picks in Franz Josef.Opened in December 2017, Glacier Highway Motel is a motel offering accommodations in Franz Josef.

All rooms feature a kitchenette, a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The room also have a patio with a garden view.

Franz Josef is 2.1 mi from Glacier Highway Motel, while Mount Cook Village is 26 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Franz Josef Glacier
7.4 miles
Fox Glacier
11.8 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

King Tiger Restaurant
2.5 miles
The Landing Cafe/Bar
2.5 miles
Franz Josef Four Square Supermarket
2.5 miles

Natural Beauty *

Lake Mapourika Lake
0.6 miles
Waiho River
0.6 miles
Franz Josef Glacier Mountain
4.3 miles
Tasman Sea Ocean/Sea
12.4 miles

Closest Airports *

Hokitika Airport
59.6 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Fabulous value for money, exceptionally clean, new, super comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen with cooking facilities. It even had the option of a disabled-access...”

Fionalb

Australia

“The owner was very lovely and helpful. The room was really comfortable and had a lovely outside area to watch the sunset. Comfortable and cosy bed! Shower was g...”

Naomi

New Zealand

9.5

“New very clean accommodation with many useful inclusions to assist with your stay. Helpful host that provided good local information. We would stay there agai...”

Ken

Australia

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2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 1 year	Can use an extra bed when requested	NZD 25 per child, per night
2 - 11 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	NZD 25 per child, per night
12+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	NZD 30 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Glacier Highway Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please inform Glacier Highway Motel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“This place was probably the nicest one we stayed at on our family road trip. Seriously couldn’t believe how accurate the pictures were and how great the unit was. It was very spacious with a vaulted family room that was amazing to relax in after a long drive. Lots of light once you open the curtains and the bathroom was very nice. Definitely will check for availability here again in the future if I’m in the area.”

“Very quiet, clean, and comfortable. Liked kitchen for making bkf. Staff very helpful and made reservations for us for the heli for glacier. She was very knowledgable about different tours and booked an easy one for me that I was able to do. I was very thankful since I had only seen adds for the longer hikes on glacier.”

“Brand new. Super clean. Very spacious. Well stocked. Best part was Monique and her staff were super nice and very very accommodating. If we needed anything they jumped to it. Some might like the location 5 minutes drive outside of town, but we actually liked the quietness and since we had a car, it was not inconvenient to drive to town at any time. It rained while we stayed here and we were happy to have such a great place to stay. Outstanding!”

“Good size self-contained room with larger than normal attached bathroom. Very clean room. Good location. Just a short drive to the local town centre (less than 10mins). Our rented car can be parked right outside our room door. No steps or stairs so that's great for senior travelers and any guests with heavy luggage. Nice kitchenette with enough cooking ware and cutlery to do some basic cooking. Tea, coffee and fresh milk provided. And we were pleasantly greeted by the official meet-the-guests ambassador with 4 paws and a wet nose!”

“Comfortable beds, very clean, great location about five minutes drive from the township. The owners were so friendly ! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit Franz Josef.”

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Newest Reviews for Glacier Highway Motel

Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Leanne
Australia
10

“Wonderful countryside.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Warm and very clean.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really.
Very clean and spacious. Friendly staff. Nice view and all the facilities available.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Anonymous
Australia

5 helpful votes
9.6

“Awesome place to stay near Franz Josef.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Minor gripe - the place is a few minutes drive from the township and glacier. Wouldn’t let it stop you staying however.
This was a really nice place to stay, staff were very nice and helpful, our room was clean and had pretty much everything we needed. Great value also.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Harry
Australia
9.6

“Great place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Great modern facilities in peaceful setting

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Anne
Germany
10

“Perfect stay with lovely host”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The accomodation is just outside of Franz Josef and offers well equipped rooms with kitchen. Everything is new and perfectly clean. The host really makes the stay special as she is super friendly and has great advice about activities she helps you to book as well. We had the best time and would recommend staying!!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Emma500
United Kingdom
10

“Franz Josef pleasures”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything about the accommodation was perfect!!! It was an extremely impressive place to stay!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Nicholas
Australia
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Single beds too small for adults
Good location

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Fionalb
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

“Thoroughly recommend staying here. I even added an extra night to my trip because it was so good.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Fabulous value for money, exceptionally clean, new, super comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen with cooking facilities. It even had the option of a disabled-access unit with accessible bathroom, for those who are on the look-out for this feature. The perfect base for doing the heli-hikes on Franz-Josef Glacier and exploring the wider area.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Tom
New Zealand
10

“Thanks. Places like this deserve to succeed.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit out of town, but not really a problem. Franz Josef Glacier village is horrible. If you were a Vietnam Veteran, you’d be cowering every 5 minutes because of the chopper “scenic” flights. Being out of the village, this motel is protected from the worst of the noise.
This place exceeded our expectations. It is immaculate. Seems like a brand new place. Wonderful facilities. Comfortable. Cooked eggs on toast on a modern hob. Everything worked brilliantly.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 4, 2019

Chris
Australia
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Distance from town (5 minute drive).
New, clean, comfy beds, great tv channels (50 pay channels), toiletries and spa in the room, great room set up with separate room for the kids, friendly staff.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 26, 2019

Kathrynvdz
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No complaints.
Staff were friendly and the accommodation was new and clean. Had access to the rugby match for world cup.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 22, 2019

Anis
Malaysia

4 helpful votes
9.6

“Comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
So close to the Franz Skydive. Very welcoming and friendly host. Nice and clean place. Perfect space for 2pax in the room.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 21, 2019

Naomi
New Zealand
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You only get 2 gb of free WiFi before you have to pay for more - as I was working from my laptop this was a slight issue and had to complete my work on my phone. This could be more clear in advert.
The owner was very lovely and helpful. The room was really comfortable and had a lovely outside area to watch the sunset. Comfortable and cosy bed! Shower was good too. Good kitchen facilities. The tv had a selection of sky channels available. Good value for money, would recommend.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 21, 2019

Cassandra
Australia
9.6

“Super host who couldn’t do enough for us and get modern studios for the value...”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A little too far past the township
Super clean and modern amenities

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 17, 2019

Karyn
Australia
10

“Warm, Clean and friendly feel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
7kms out from eateries but so worth it.
Very clean units, beautiful interior and staff very warm and accommodating. Definitely recommend.

Stayed in September 2019

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