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 $65 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Motel Glacier Highway Motel

8 Donovan Drive, 7886 Franz Josef, New Zealand –

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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

What a joy of a place to stay near Franz Joseph. Everything was simply wonderful. Not one single bad thing to say. Thanks.

Luis, New Zealand

Amazing studio room, the best I've experienced in NZ in this price range. Really clean, good set up, comfy, spacious etc... High value in FJ Glacier. Highly recommend it.

Tomshnybx, China

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What guests loved the most:
“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
“What a joy of a place to stay near Franz Joseph. Everything was simply wonderful. Not one single bad thing to say. Thanks.”

Luis New Zealand
“Amazing studio room, the best I've experienced in NZ in this price range. Really clean, good set up, comfy, spacious etc... High value in FJ Glacier. Highly recommend it.”

Tomshnybx China

One of our best sellers in Franz Josef! Opened in December 2017, Glacier Highway Motel is a motel offering accommodations in Franz Josef.

All rooms feature an a kitchenette, a TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom. The rooms are equipped with a patio and some rooms have a partial lake or 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.

This property is also rated for the best value in Franz Josef! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Glacier Highway Motel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 26, 2017

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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2 properties in Franz Josef like Glacier Highway Motel were booked in the last 12 hours

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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

What Travelers Love About This Location

“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

“A great, comfortable motel and very quiet and convenient. I was met by a very welcoming and informative host and the room was great and modern, clean with a gre...”

Ania_aleks

United Kingdom

“Excellent location and the facilities were very modern. Highly recommend”

Shabbir

New Zealand

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2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 1 year	Can use an existing bed or an extra bed when requested	NZD 25 per child, per night
2 - 11 years	Can use an existing bed or 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, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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.

“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

“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

“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

“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

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Newest Reviews for Glacier Highway Motel

Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Megan
Australia
8.3

“If we’re ever in Franz Josef again we’ll definitely stay here again. Absolutely loved it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing we would have liked was more wifi (2gb of wifi was included and that only lasted us the first night) and a bigger bin.
Loved how clean it was, great cooking facilities, good location. Convenient parking, easy to find and close to town centre. Really great little motel, would highly recommend

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 18, 2019

Song
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Toilet flush system has problems which does not work well with refill of water tank
Facilities are new and clean. Staff was very helpful

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 5, 2019

Marie
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Lovely hotel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It’s a little way out of town but wasn’t a problem for us.
Lovely hotel with great facilities and staff very helpful and friendly

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 3, 2019

Lyndsay
New Zealand
9.6

“We would recommend it to friends & family”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing we didn’t like
We thought the whole place was greatth

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 29, 2019

Leandro
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The receptionist was very warm and friendly. The accomodation was really well organised and clean. I could not fault it! I would definitely go back.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 29, 2019

Anonymous
New Zealand
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was quite warm so an aircon would have been helpful.
The reception lady was very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 29, 2019

Yvonne
Australia
10

“clean and comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
new accommadation that is clean and comfortable.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Katelyn
Australia
Age group: 25 – 34
10

“Exceeded all expectations”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing new motel. Clean, friendly and helpful owners, great personal service and the facilities were top notch. Having stayed in a 5 star hotel the night before there wasn't much variance in the quality of rooms. We were most impressed.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Bin
Germany

5 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nice apartment and very nice host! Thanks!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 3, 2019

Colin
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Out of town and too many rules!
New build,

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 31, 2019

Ian
United Kingdom
10

“A quiet oasis just out of town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The motel is spotlessly clean and quiet. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Although I was surprised the motel was a little out of town, 5 minute drive, don't be put off as it is far enough away for a quiet night's sleep.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 29, 2019

Sudha
United Kingdom
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
rooms are suffocating as there are no windows. We could not keep the big glass doors open as it faces the main road and abundance of sand flies types of insects in the area. The air-conditioner wasn't designed for bringing fresh air. There is a fan in the room it helps but can not provide fresh air, so nights were really uncomfortable

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 29, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
9.2

“Good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Extra screening in front of room
Everything

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 27, 2019

R
China
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had a great stay, awesome friendly staffs. We stayed in a clean studio apartment, with fully equipped kitchen. WiFi was strong and fast. Very quiet at night and the view from the patio was great.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

Christine
Australia
10

“Friendly staff and modern room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very clean and modern - was also a bonus that staff arranged a local restaurant to shuttle us for dinner- no fuss and very convenient to be driven to town for dinner

Stayed in March 2019

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	Deluxe Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room has a toaster, microwave, kitchenware and dining area. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Barbecue • Lake view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Electric blankets • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room - Disability Access 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This twin room offers a partial lake view. It includes a toaster, stovetop and microwave. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Barbecue • Lake view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Electric blankets • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Room - Disability Access 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room has a tea/coffee maker, toaster and kitchenware. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Barbecue • Lake view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Electric blankets • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	One-Bedroom Apartment 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This family room features a patio and dining area. There is a stovetop and microwave. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Spa tub • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Dishwasher • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Barbecue • Lake view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Electric blankets • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 6	Two-Bedroom Apartment Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Living room: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This family room features a patio and spa bath. There is a microwave, stovetop and dishwasher. Apartment Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Spa tub • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Dishwasher • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Barbecue • Lake view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Electric blankets • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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