The Terrace

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7856
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Studio, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Super King Studio with Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Terrace

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and barbecues are on-site.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Terrace's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the area's walkability
  • Steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 5 minutes on foot from Te Wahipounamu
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.

The Terrace has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy

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

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

The Terrace Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 665 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mario

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

Richard

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

Audrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Clean room and bathroom was large , great shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Nicola

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

8/10 Good

Chrysanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Owner was very friendly. Room was clean and well appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Carlos

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

madhu

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

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking included
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colette

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

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Ckean bathroom. Convenient to all town amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheana

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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Staff very helpful and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room was clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice spacious clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and tidy motel room in a great central location for the (albeit limited) shops and restaurants in Franz Joseph town. Handy parking right outside room. Room had a hob, kettle, toaster and a microwave. More importantly, it had a teapot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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
Verified

8/10 Good

RUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room well presented and clean. Helpful staff and ease of check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sulochana

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