Surrounded by the mountains and rainforest of New Zealand’s West Coast, Alpine Glacier Motel puts you right in the heart of Franz Josef. Settle into a spacious, comfortable room, park the car outside, and take a wander into the village for dinner — or simply enjoy the view and work out what tomorrow might bring.
Whether Franz Josef is an overnight stop on your South Island journey or somewhere you have time to linger, Alpine Glacier is an easy place to make your base. You’ll have the space and practical facilities that make travelling comfortable, with restaurants, cafés, and many of the village’s activities close by.
Spacious studios and apartments make Alpine Glacier Motel an easy place to settle in after a day on the road or out exploring. Most rooms have kitchenettes and mountain views, with glacier views from our Spa Studios and selected other rooms. Park outside your unit, then leave the car there — restaurants, cafés, shops, and many local activities are within easy walking distance.
Franz Josef township is about 5 kms from Franz Josef Glacier, one of New Zealand's natural wonders and a sightseeing must. Only 10kms from the ocean on the unique west coast of New Zealand’s South Island, Franz Josef town rests in cool green native bush at the foot of the towering Southern Alps.
A New Zealand World Heritage area, Westland National Park has some of New Zealand's highest peaks including the highest, Mt Cook (Aoraki). A unique and spectacularly scenic spot, Franz Josef is the perfect base for a myriad of adventure, entertainment and sightseeing attractions:
