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Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property
Escape to a serene natural setting where you can unwind by the garden or explore nearby attractions.

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Experience the tranquil beauty of Franz Josef Glacier at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier. Unwind in the garden, enjoy a barbecue on-site, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff and appreciate amenities like laundry facilities, luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿7,619
฿8,762 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier is in the mountains. Our Lady of the Alps and Sentinel Rock are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Alex Knob. Waiho Hot Tubs and St James Anglican Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide
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Map
34 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St James Anglican Church
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK)
    117 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Upscale motel near Westcoast Wildlife Centre
Located close to Waiho Hot Tubs and Our Lady of the Alps, Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier feature perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and cots/infant beds

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 per cent 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier on 21 Mar 2026 start from ฿7,619, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. Our Lady of the Alps and St James Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 580 reviews

Reviews

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, lovely powerful shower that didn’t temperature change. Milk in the fridge so we could make a cuppa. Very comfortable, good WiFi and easy walking distance for some bars and local walks Easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Raja

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, quiet area, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Was very clean, quiet and we could walk to our tour from the hotel and dinner that night too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Great place

Great little motel, with very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Jillian

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

8/10 Good

Fiona

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

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

Great accommodation in a great location

Great accommodation in a great location. Not really as price competitive as some we've stayed in, but that must be due to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kerrelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned within walking distance to all restaurants and activities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint hotel. Walkable to several eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good size property, nice and clean and we could easily walk to the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore J.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room layout and amenities were very unique and appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It suited our needs for a one night stay on our way through. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, comfortable, close to town, helpful staff. Wish we were there for 2 nights instead of just 1

8/10 Good

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Ghee Kuan Dianna

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

Nader

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

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Everything we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025