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Glacier Highway Motel

8 Donovan Drive, 7886 Franz Josef, New Zealand – Great location - show map

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9.2
Awesome
634 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Location

    8.3

  • Total

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

Really nice and clean place. Friendly staff. The hotel is located only 5 minutes to town.

Lucas New Zealand

The owners were so great. My travel plans needed to change in response to the covid-19 crisis. I really appreciate how the owner kept me informed and offered to help me figure out what to do next. Really above and beyond!

Elizabeth United States of America

Clean, friendly staff and fairly close to town which meant convenience but no noise.

William United States of America

Meticulously clean and comfortable. Easy access. Friendly staff.

Rosemary United States of America

A little out of the town but easy to drive the 3km in. Very simple, modern cabins that had all we needed and were warm and comfortable.

Lee Australia

Very comfortable and clean rooms. Convenient to town. Quiet.

Heidi United States of America

Very clean - everything is brand new and well maintained Easy check in and check out Full kitchen with all utensils and fridge to keep items cool

Alan United States of America

Fairly new building, with super bathroom and good size room.

Birgit United States of America

Spacious, comfortable, well equipped, sky tv helpful during appalling weather!!

Peter United Kingdom

Very new, very clean, easy check-in, and very friendly reception! Great value for money, and only 4km from Franz Joseph and plenty of great places to eat. Would highly recommend staying there and would stay there again for sure.

Dennis Australia

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Glacier Highway Motel

9.2
Awesome
634 reviews
  • 9.6

    Staff

  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
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    Room sizes
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    Very comfy beds
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    Kitchen facilities
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Really nice and clean place. Friendly staff. The hotel is located only 5 minutes to town.”
    Lucas Lucas New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The owners were so great. My travel plans needed to change in response to the covid-19 crisis. I really appreciate how the owner kept me informed and offered to help me figure out what to do next.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth United States of America United States of America
  • “Clean, friendly staff and fairly close to town which meant convenience but no noise.”
    William William United States of America United States of America
  • “Meticulously clean and comfortable. Easy access. Friendly staff.”
    Rosemary Rosemary United States of America United States of America
  • “A little out of the town but easy to drive the 3km in. Very simple, modern cabins that had all we needed and were warm and comfortable.”
    Lee Lee Australia Australia
  • “Very comfortable and clean rooms. Convenient to town. Quiet.”
    Heidi Heidi United States of America United States of America
  • “Very clean - everything is brand new and well maintained Easy check in and check out Full kitchen with all utensils and fridge to keep items cool”
    Alan Alan United States of America United States of America
  • “Fairly new building, with super bathroom and good size room.”
    Birgit Birgit United States of America United States of America
  • “Spacious, comfortable, well equipped, sky tv helpful during appalling weather!!”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very new, very clean, easy check-in, and very friendly reception! Great value for money, and only 4km from Franz Joseph and plenty of great places to eat.”
    Dennis Dennis Australia Australia

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.

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  • Lucas New Zealand

    “Really nice and clean place. Friendly staff. The hotel is located only 5 minutes to town.”

  • Elizabeth United States of America

    “The owners were so great. My travel plans needed to change in response to the covid-19 crisis. I really appreciate how the owner kept me informed and offered to help me figure out what to do next. Really above and beyond!”

  • William United States of America

    “Clean, friendly staff and fairly close to town which meant convenience but no noise.”

  • Rosemary United States of America

    “Meticulously clean and comfortable. Easy access. Friendly staff.”

  • Lee Australia

    “A little out of the town but easy to drive the 3km in. Very simple, modern cabins that had all we needed and were warm and comfortable.”

  • Heidi United States of America

    “Very comfortable and clean rooms. Convenient to town. Quiet. ”

  • Alan United States of America

    “Very clean - everything is brand new and well maintained Easy check in and check out Full kitchen with all utensils and fridge to keep items cool”

  • Birgit United States of America

    “Fairly new building, with super bathroom and good size room.”

  • Peter United Kingdom

    “Spacious, comfortable, well equipped, sky tv helpful during appalling weather!!”

  • Dennis Australia

    “Very new, very clean, easy check-in, and very friendly reception! Great value for money, and only 4km from Franz Joseph and plenty of great places to eat. Would highly recommend staying there and would stay there again for sure.”

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant King Tiger
    2.5 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Landing
    2.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Lake Mapourika
    0.6 miles
  • River Waiho
    0.6 miles
  • Mountain Franz Josef Glacier
    4.3 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Tasman Sea
    12.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Hokitika Airport
    59.6 miles
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Amenities of Glacier Highway Motel Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site Additional charge
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Kids' TV channels
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

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Check-in

3:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
NZD 25 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed by request
NZD 25 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed by request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Glacier Highway Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

The fine print

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.

FAQs about Glacier Highway Motel

  • Glacier Highway Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Horseback riding

  • Glacier Highway Motel is 2.1 miles from the center of Franz Josef.

  • The prices at Glacier Highway Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Glacier Highway Motel is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Glacier Highway Motel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Apartment

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Glacier Highway Motel (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Accessible parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Glacier Highway Motel by:

    • Car 2h

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  • Staff 9.6
  • Facilities 9.4
  • Cleanliness 9.8
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location8.3
  • Free WiFi7.6
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