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The Terrace

4.0 star property
City centre Franz Josef Glacier motel with restaurant

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Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View
Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View | 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
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Horse riding/hire

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May

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King Studio

King Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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King Studio, Kitchen

King Studio, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Super King Studio with Kitchen

Super King Studio with Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Spa Bath Apartment | View from room

Executive Spa Bath Apartment

Highlights

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

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Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Spa Bath Apartment Mountain View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mountain View Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super King Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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 such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with on-site horse riding/hire. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

What to do

  • Horse riding/hire
  • 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 and organised tours and activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of 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
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge

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

  • Cots/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 lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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. Motorhome/coach/lorry 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 social distancing 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 horse riding. The Terrace also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Terrace?

Yes, there's an on-site 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. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very walkable.

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The Terrace Reviews

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

Popular mentions

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Location
Restaurant
Service staff
Towns
Bed
View
Parking
Shower
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located near various restaurants and dining options, with friendly staff offering great suggestions. (5 reviews)
  • The spa bath and hot tub experience were a real treat and a must-do. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location, clean property with solid amenities and very friendly and helpful staff
Sulochana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and the rooms were very clean.
Colette, 1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Good position

Very convenient, clean motel.
David, 1-night trip

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 trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Melinda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel that is walking distance to view glow worms
John, 2-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, comfortable and near to plenty of activities
Kate, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good location . Very clean for an older style motel .
Christine, 2-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfy rooms with clean bathrooms and all amenities especially heater. We enjoyed our stay
Sunil, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

ok for a one night stay
Allan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little place right near the helicopter tour office.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelent location. Very roomy unit.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and quiet. Good location
Peter, 2-night trip

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)
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roy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy walk to main street of Franz Josef restaurants, cafes, bars and shops.
Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Friendly staff, very convenient location for glacier helicopter tours. Close to everything in Franz Josef.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room with beautiful views.

Lovely, comfortable room with a beautiful view of mountains and stars.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great views, staff great.
Ron, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was in a excellent place for us to the glacier, wished it was set up with 2 king beds.
Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. Highly recommend
Lyn, 1-night trip