The Terrace

4.0 star property
City-center Franz Josef Glacier motel with restaurant

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchenette
Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View
In the heart of a shopping district, The Terrace offers a tranquil retreat with beautiful gardens and laundry facilities. Connect to WiFi, unwind by the barbecue grills or indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. Guests rave about the walkable location and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Horse riding/rentals

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CA $177
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25

Room options

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King Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Studio, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Super King Studio with Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Spa Bath Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Spa Bath Apartment Mountain View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Mountain View Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Super King Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

King Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬3 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

The Terrace

Enjoy your visit to Franz Josef Glacier with a stay at The Terrace. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite horse riding/rentals. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Filipino, German, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • 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
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Terrace Franz Josef Glacier
Terrace Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Terrace Motel
The Terrace Motel
The Terrace Franz Josef Glacier
The Terrace Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Does The Terrace offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Terrace 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 The Terrace?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Terrace?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Terrace?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Terrace and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. The Terrace also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Terrace?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Terrace like?

The Terrace is in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, a short 5-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools and 5 minutes' walk from Waiho Hot Tubs. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very walkable.

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Soon Bee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

easy check in , right in center of this beautiful town, we could see glacier from our motel. will recommend this place .
RUPIN, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Franz Joseph Gem
A lovely place to stay, quiet location with clean rooms, friendly helpful staff. We will be back again
Robin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable room with nice bathroom
This place had a nice feeling, modern and with good quality linen. Parking by your patio door. Small kitchenette that had all you need, although no sink. You have to use the bathroom sink. No real issue. Quite expensive for what it was but supply and demand in this busy and remote region dictate that. Alice May restaurant next door served up very decent food at a good price.
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended
Motel appears to have been upgraded since our last visit two years ago. Well worth a visit.
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location in Franz Josef
Rooms are basic in appearance, but seemed to have everything we needed for our one night stay. Was a quiet room too which was good. Hotel was super handy for restaurants and the food store in town.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good position
Very convenient, clean motel.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It was ok.
Alastair, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place in superb location with mountain view
Fabulous location and super large room with separate bathroom which was also super large. Walk to the restaurants. Walk to the helipads. On site parking. Fireplace (realistic electric)
Our parking
View from room
roy, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was very conveniently located near the main part of the town.
Saravan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Deepak, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice big room and bathroom. Warm, convenient, spotlessly clean, friendly check in. Next door to Alice May restaurant serving good food.
Claire, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very clean and quiet property. Convenient location, walking distance to all local attractions. Amazing view of the glacier out of the window.
Oleg, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hotel that is walking distance to view glow worms
John, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Unfortunately it rained
This was a two night stop for us. Arrived late day one, checked in and shown our room. That’s it. Brand new bathroom which was nice. Kitchen, lounge and bedroom all in one large room which is typical motel set up. Bed was ok. Unfortunately the next day it rained all day and we were essentially stuck in the room. Could sit outside apart from the in area where the cars are parked. The best thing it has going for it was the view and the central location for all the eateries and bars.
Chris, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Location is great. Unfortunately the beds are horribly uncomfortable - both my husband and I woke up with back pain. Won’t be staying here again if I had the choice.
Kellie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fine.
Thomas, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Evan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely would recommend
Very nice place to stay convenient for the shops, walks. Everything you need was available. Very clean although it rained everyday but still got out did some hiking. Had a hot tub experience which was amazing its a must thing to do.
R, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All good
Gary, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Yun, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very modern and nicely appointed room, with a nice view of the mountains (except when it is pouring rain!). Close to everything in the (very small) town. Kitchen has a full sized fridge.
Janik, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Judith, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review