Glacier Highway Motel Franz Josef

The Glacier Highway Motel Franz Josef is a 3-star motel located in Franz Josef, New Zealand.

It offers free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. The motel is well-located just outside the town of Franz Joseph, NZ. While the king size bed was satisfactory, privacy and quiet were the two biggest drawbacks. The motel is close to popular attractions such as the Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho Hot Tubs.

Situated near the Franz Josef Glacier, the motel is conveniently located for visitors to the glacier. The glacier area is the third-most-visited tourist spot in New Zealand and one of the main tourist attractions on the West Coast. It had around 250,000 visitors a year in 2008, increasing to 700,000 a year (500,000 overnight) in 2017.

The Glacier Highway Motel Franz Josef offers an easy walk to the foot of Franz Josef Glacier along the river valley with steep sides bearing gigantic horizontal scars from glacier movements over millennia. The Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers flow around ten times faster than most valley glaciers due to the ice melting under pressure between the glacier and the steep valley floor, combined with high snowfall feeding the top of the glacier.

For travelers who want to explore the dramatic region in style and comfort, the Glacier Highway Motel Franz Josef is a suitable accommodation. It offers an exceptional restaurant serving hearty, West Coast fare, and the Moa Bar with its open fireplace. The Amaia Luxury Spa is also close by, providing an opportunity for relaxation after a day of outdoor activities and exploring the walking tracks in the area.