Alpine Glacier Motel - Franz Josef

Closest motel to Franz Josef Glacier with glacier and rainforest views

Accommodation and Amenities

Alpine Glacier Motel offers spacious units with kitchenettes for self-catering, including a refrigerator, microwave, coffee plunger, and toaster. Each unit has a seating area, ironing facilities, and free unlimited Wi-Fi. Many units have a relaxing spa bath and spectacular mountain and glacier views.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Franz Josef Alpine Glacier Motel is a 10-minute drive from Franz Josef Glacier and a 5-minute walk from Franz Josef town centre. Lake Mapourika is a 5-minute drive away. The motel is also close to Westland Tai Poutini National Park, offering hiking and kayaking opportunities.

Family and Group Accommodations

The motel has flexible room configurations catering to families and groups, including spacious two-bedroom units. Each unit offers free private parking directly outside. The property also provides a tour desk for convenient activity booking and shared laundry facilities.

Local Management and Service

Managed by locals with extensive knowledge of the area, Alpine Glacier Motel offers personalized services and insights about Franz Josef. Guests receive a 10% off voucher for the Blue Ice restaurant round the corner. The staff provides friendly assistance, such as lending torches for glow worm hunts.

Wellness and Outdoor Activities

Many units at Alpine Glacier Motel Franz Josef include a spa bath, reported as a new and clean single spa bath with many jets and a headrest. The motel is a short drive to hiking trails, kayaking on Lake Mapourika, and the Franz Josef Glacier walks. Outdoor activities like glow worm spotting are easily accessible nearby.

• Glacier Proximity: Closest motel to Franz Josef Glacier
• Self-Catering: Kitchenettes with refrigerator, microwave, and toaster in every unit
• Views: Glacier and rainforest views from many units
• Spa Baths: Relaxing spa baths in selected units
• Service: Locally managed with personalized area insights
• Activities: Tour desk, hiking, kayaking, glow worm trails nearby