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Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified motel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Mountain view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Interior

King Studio With Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Compact Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4-star eco-certified 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. The eco-certified 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), English

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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

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
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, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Alipay, Apple Pay, and WeChat Pay. 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

Bella Vista Franz Josef Glacier
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Bella Vista Hotel Franz Josef
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Motel
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Motel Franz Josef Glacier

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.

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. 265 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 553 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nader

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Great location with everything within walking distance. Staff were exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

behnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean accommodation. Expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very central and nice in Franz Josef!

👍 Like my review! We had a 2 night stay at Bella Vista Motel in Franz Josef, New Zealand as part of our journey across the country. We chose this place as it was central to the town, nearby Franz Josef Glacier Tour, had free parking, and was an excellent value. The room was also far from the main street allowing some peace and quiet after a long day. The checkin process was smooth with our assigned room but guests should contact them if their office closes. The room was clean and cozy, TV had limited channels but access to streaming services and connection to a DVD player (with free DVDs for checkout in reception), bed and pillows were comfortable, walkin shower had shampoo and body wash but no conditioner, bathroom ventilation fan and towel warmer were nice, internet was slow at times during peak hours, outlets were provided throughout the room and near the end of the bed for charging or medical devices, and several amenities (e.g. instant coffee, French press coffee grounds, tea, provided fresh milk from reception, kettle, toaster, cutlery, utensils, microwave, fridge, iron and ironing board) were helpful. Please note that there was no provided body lotion and not enough coffee grounds for the French press. They also provided an on-site laundromat and continental breakfast for a fee. The highlight is that the people working in the reception were extremely helpful and welcoming. Overall, we would consider staying here again and would recommend it to our friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to restaurants & grocery
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was nice , tv didnt work properly tho
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsin-Yu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome by Jim upon check-in for our 3 night stay. He provided great recommendations for tracks to see the views of the glacier. He was also very attentive during our stay to ensure we were enjoying our stay and to help with any needs. Room was modest but clean and comfortable. Had a small collection of DVDs to check out which was perfect for one of our rainy days during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Upnita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yucheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mountain views

Amazing mountain views! Great place to stay for short trip in Franz Joseph.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Friendly staff. Very wsrm room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jan, Ridgeland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hotel. Enjoyed walking around the town and dining in the restaurant next door. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ghee Kuan Dianna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its the ideal location as you can walk into town with all the facilities and services close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laundry right outside our room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, comfortable and quiet motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , very clean with everything you need. Shame about the rest of Franz Josef, rip off restaurants over inflated prices, they carry on like this then this great motel will suffer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024