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Unbeatable prices
Near Westcoast Wildlife Centre
When you stay at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 4 minutes by foot from Waiho Hot Tubs. This eco-certified motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St James Anglican Church.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and satellite programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Chinese (Cantonese), English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Spa
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Location
9.2/10
Recommendation
93.4%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Hokitika (HKK)
135.9 km / 84.4 mi
Beaches nearby
Westcoast Wildlife Centre
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
What's nearby
Waiho Hot Tubs
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Glacier Hot Pools
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Te Wahipounamu
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Our Lady of the Alps
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St James Anglican Church
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sentinel Rock
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Alex Knob
4.8 km / 3 mi
Lake Mapourika
8.1 km / 5 mi
Lake Wahapo - Wahapako
18.2 km / 11.3 mi
Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
23.8 km / 14.8 mi
Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery
27.5 km / 17.1 mi
Lake Matheson
28.7 km / 17.9 mi
Lake Gault
28.7 km / 17.9 mi
Fox Glacier
28.8 km / 17.9 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Spa
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
No cribs (infant beds)
Full-service spa
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
Chinese (Cantonese)
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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