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The Terrace

Property class: 4

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A view from inside a building, looking out to a street with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.
A sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.
A table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a TV, and a view of mountains and trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

One Bedroom Apartment

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

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

Executive Spa Bath Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for King Studio, Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a TV mounted on the wall, and a painting above the bed.

King Studio, Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a sink. There is a dining table with four chairs and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. Two framed pictures are displayed on the wall.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Super King Studio with Kitchen

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

Super King Studio with Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a television, a kitchen area with white cabinets, and a carpeted floor.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for King Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a mirror.

King Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View

A table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for King Studio with Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, a mounted TV, a small shelf, and a door.

King Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Super King Studio with Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Super King Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

The Terrace places you in the centre of Franz Josef Glacier, steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Te Wahipounamu. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Franz Josef Glacier motel you'll find Mount Cook National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 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
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Terrace

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Terrace. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Franz Josef Glacier motel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Terrace offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

This Franz Josef Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
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
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Terrace?

The Terrace offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Terrace?

As of 29 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Terrace on 1 Oct 2026 start from NZ$266, including 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.

Is parking available at The Terrace?

Yep, The Terrace has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Terrace?

No, there is no spa at this property. Waiho Hot Tubs is a short 5-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Terrace?

No, The Terrace does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Terrace?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Terrace's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Terrace?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Terrace?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Terrace Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 666 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and good amenities . Great spot and close to shoos and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice bath clean room and close to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room in a quiet location but within a 2 minute walk of bars and the heli port
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had everything we required for our 2 night stay. Bed comfortable, room very clean, quiet for sleeping and had a small kitchenette. Very short walk to cafes and restaurants. Would stay again.
Loving the sun in the Main Street
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Staff were friendly. A little aged, but a re-furnished shower was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean room and bathroom was large , great shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Owner was a lovely lady
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room in a fantastic location, looks better and more modern than the photos online and all expected amenities, we cooked twice in the kitchen and had everything needed. Also comfy bed, good water pressure and kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a studio room and it was huge! We had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy our stay. The kitchenette was a useful amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, comfortable bed, beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation with amazing staff, received travel trips prior to arriving.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Owner was very friendly. Room was clean and well appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the Executive room and it was great! Well equipped with kitchenette, spar bath and very specious. Very clean and staff were super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, comfortable and near to plenty of activities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right next to a great trail hiking system and many convenient restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, clean property with solid amenities and very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. The apartment was fab. V comfortable. Really enjoyed our stsy. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Staff very helpful and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a quiet place to rest in and an excellent restaurant right next door!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place right near the helicopter tour office.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024