The Terrace

4.0 star property
4-star motel perfect for exploring Franz Josef Glacier

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The Terrace

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
Property grounds
Property grounds
King Studio, Kitchen | Living area
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Overview of The Terrace

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
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Explore the area

Map
Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Popular LocationWestcoast Wildlife Centre1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGlacier Hot Pools5 min walk
  • Popular LocationOur Lady of the Alps6 min walk
  • AirportHokitika (HKK)117 min drive

Room options

King Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Studio, Kitchen

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Super King Studio with Kitchen

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Spa Bath Apartment, Mountain View

  • 53 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • 43 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

Central Franz Josef Glacier getaway .You'll be steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and a 5-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 1 min walk
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 5 min walk
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 5 min walk
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 6 min walk
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 2 min walk
  • Full of Beans - 3 min walk
  • Snakebite - 2 min walk
  • Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - 3 min walk
  • Blue Ice Cafe - 5 min walk

About this property

The Terrace

4-star motel perfect for exploring Franz Josef Glacier
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, 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 hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

This Franz Josef Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Horse riding/rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

The Terrace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 524 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a great location and very central. The staff is very friendly, and the rooms are clean. The only downside is there is no air-conditioning, only a portable fan and heating, which may be enough for this location, but on the day we arrived the room was quite warm
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy, La Jolla

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Room clean and comfortable. Easy walking distance to restaurants. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

BINGQIANG

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Roque

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place for a day or 2 or 3 stop on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023