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Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property
Mountain motel, steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 248 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 248 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
34 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 1 min walk
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 4 min walk
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 4 min walk
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 6 min walk
  • St James Anglican Church - 9 min walk

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

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier is a great choice for a stay in Franz Josef Glacier. Freebies like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.00 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.

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

Does Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 50 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier like?
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier is a short 4-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools and 4 minutes' walk from Waiho Hot Tubs.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Upnita, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mountain views
Amazing mountain views! Great place to stay for short trip in Franz Joseph.
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Convenient hotel. Enjoyed walking around the town and dining in the restaurant next door. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Jan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Its the ideal location as you can walk into town with all the facilities and services close by.
Ghee Kuan Dianna, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Laundry right outside our room
Damon, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient, comfortable and quiet motel
Jacqueline, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Derek, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was well located near the glacier. It provided all the required amenities and the staff were very kind and helpful with recommendations. It is not a fancy place, but is clean and well maintained. We would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Raymond, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice area and very friendly staff. Recommend the Monsoon restaurant. Food was awesome. Easy walking distance to everything in town and a short drive to the glacier.
Chad, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Great service . Although bed had a spring in my back all night and walls paper thin had people up stairs laughing carrying on until midnight.
Mareena, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The property was good but nowhere to put bags
Judy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our room got the best view overlooking Franz Josef Glacier. Good communication of staff and very helpful.
Jocelyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aedin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was easy to find, very clean, and we have a very comfortable sleep.
Carol, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

NZ from SC tour
Clean and centrally located in Franz Josef. A little tight on space but manageable.
Randolph, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not worth $300. Basic room booked out so booked one better room ! I wonder what basic room be like. Got disable room so I suppose everything more user friendly including needed to park at disable spot because that was our spot. Night time special ventilator made noise. Some sort of humidifying fan. Reception said don’t worry, it will stop . Thank god it stopped making noise stopped . And we stuffed tea towel in there so air flow stooped. A friend booked and cancelled the room because they missed the flight and hotel got no vacancy that night so they must have sold out the room. I wonder whether we got better room as such but still very crappy.
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Small compact room
The room was quite small compared with other accommodation we have had in N Zealand. It is in an ideal location and you can walk to everywhere in Franz Josef
D, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The room was clean, bed comfy, staff friendly and obliging, room was small, parking on-site
Phil, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to where we had to go for helicopter flight to glaciers.
Neil, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed here for two nights. My room was clean, with a comfortable bed and a good shower. Friendly & helpful manager. I would stay here again.
Matt, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent stay , recommend to everyone
Yvonne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very small room but scrupulously clean. Delghtful staff. Really helpful.
Margaret, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Tim, 1-night trip
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General property information

Travelers Say
"The view from our room was towards the glacier, which was spectacular."
Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM