Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking

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

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ¥13,110
¥15,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

Room options

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Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

King Studio With Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2

Compact Queen

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

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 an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
Map
7856, Franz Josef Glacier, 34 Cron Street

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 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
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Upscale eco-certified 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 premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and cribs/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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Crib (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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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 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

Pets not 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

  • 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

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 Sep 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier on Oct 2, 2025 start from ¥13,110, 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier located?

Situated in the mountains, this eco-certified 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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