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Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property
4-star motel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre

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Exterior
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Mountain view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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34 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Compact Queen

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

King Studio With Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Small Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier retreat .With a stay at this Franz Josef Glacier motel, you'll be steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and a 5-minute walk from Waiho Hot Tubs. Our Lady of the Alps and St James Anglican Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4-star motel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Franz Josef Glacier motel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

This Franz Josef Glacier motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Apple Pay, and WeChat Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Alipay, Apple Pay, and WeChat Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Bella Vista Hotel Franz Josef
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier to the airport?

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier is 84.4 mi (117-min drive) away from the Hokitika (HKK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier?

As of May 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier on May 16, 2026 start from $67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier.

Does Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15 per person.

Is there a casino at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier have a pool?

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier does not have a pool.

Does Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier to downtown Franz Josef Glacier?

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier is 0.1 mi away from Franz Josef Glacier.

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 586 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes and yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location- but staff not willing to check us in any earlier but happy to sit around having tea and leaving us waiting at reception No where to store bags upon arrival and even at 2pm, we’re made to wait to the second to check in Room was very small, no aircon and for the price paid, was poor. Thin windows, noisy from outside and you can hear every word of neighbours and people below Even when we requested our room to be serviced, they replaced the towels but didn’t even make the bed, beyond ridiculous Have reached out to support
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Vancouver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception was outstanding. I loved having a bread knife, butter knife & paring knife in the room. Clean, close to town & efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sanjay

No air con
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

We
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with good facilities. Check in staff were friendly and the location was great to the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, great location . I enjoyed my stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Compact studio room. Large bathroom. Good shower. Bed comfortable. Good firm ish pillows. Didn't collapse when u laid on them . Walkable to everything in town. Host lovely. Laundry facilities great. Good heating. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ng

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is conveniently located within walking distance to everything in town. The owner was very nice and helpful, even assisting me with carrying my two 28-inch suitcases up to the room — much appreciated! I loved waking up to the sound of birds chirping in the morning — so tranquil and serene. It’s a peaceful place to stay and very affordable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was in a perfect location and our hosts were a wealth of information and knowledge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa bath is so good. Room is clean with wifi. Recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raja

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property with lovely staff an so close to everything. Property has a small kitchenette too which makes it easy for self cooking during late arrivals . Staff are so helpful with local tips and guidance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyndsay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely motel, perfect for a few days. Receptionis manager was fantastic, so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Heater didn't work
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian, Palmerston North

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and staff. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, lovely clean rooms, very close to town centre. good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great of the mountains, just a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing spot, really clean and convenient and well situated. Views from room were AMAZING, and everything was very convenient and cozy :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not have been any nicer! The staff were great and the room was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy well cared for establishment. Perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025