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Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

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34 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7856, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013
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Kingscliff, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Nice comfortable stay in a great little location...Receptionist was very helpful, friendly and informative for activities and meals around the town Motel offers a great location to everything you need for a relaxing stay

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

we stayed in Bella Vista for just a night as we traveled by the Tranz Alpine from Christchurch and reached the village only at evening. After checking in quickly we took the last coach to the glacier. The visit was worth it, though we wished we could have spent more time walking right up to the Glacier. We enjoyed a... More

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Canterbury
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

A very comfortable motel, extremely convenient for the centre of the township, just a few minutes walk from the various tourist attractions. The reception was friendly and efficient, the room comfortable (the heating had been put on in advance), well appointed and with good car parking space. The motel was spotlessly clean and the cooking facilities in the room (electric... More

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Melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We booked a one bedroom studio for our one night stay. This had 2 single beds in the bedroom and a queen bed in what really is the living area. There was also a kitchenette and a good sized bathroom with a spa bath. Check-in was really easy and Adam gave some great advice about the town and the walks... More

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Springfield
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

The hotel is in a good location one street back from the main road close to everything, booking was easy staff are very friendly and welcoming. Booked a spa room which is what we got, but Spa was only a single spa which of course would suite some. Over all we would stay here again, maybe not in a spa... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The hotel is within walking distance to shops and helicopter pad. Carpark is a little small, maybe difficult to navigate. Typical motel rooms, which are small by Australia New Zealand standard, can be quite tight if you have luggage; but room and bathroom are clean, sleep is good. Expected for a ski area. Price is reasonable. Note: There is no... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We stayed at the Bella Vista for our time in Franz Josef - rooms are a bit small but comfortable and clean. The Motel is well located and staff friendly and very helpful. There are nice views of the Glacier from the motel. Good value for money. Would definately recommend it to fellow travellers.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

If you opt to stay in a chain motel then you know that there will be a house style in all of them, so what's makes one different from another ? The attitude of the managers and staff is the answer and here Jill was great. Her demeanour was welcoming and she was very helpful in suggesting both a place... More

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Buderim, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights while we checked out the Franz Josef glacier and surrounding region. The motel is one street back from the highway so there was very little street noise. We felt that the room was quite small compared to other places we had stayed in New Zealand but noted that we had booked a "compact studio"... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Check in was quick and staff was friendly, they guy didn't mind we showed up right before closing. The room was clean and comfortable. Not much of a view. Free parking. Right in town and a quick walk to restaurants. Can't ask for much more at this price range.

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Also Known As:
Bella Vista Hotel Franz Josef
Address: 34 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7856, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) > Franz Josef
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in Franz Josef
#5 Family Hotels in Franz Josef
Price range (per night): RM235 - 385
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier. We are just a minute's walk to a variety of flights, glacier hikes, restaurants the new Wildlife Center with its Kiwis and the Glacier Hot Pools. Offering a range of modern studio accommodation including, spa bath, queen and twin studio, mountain view studio and family accommodation. All accommodation includes in-room phones, broadband, hairdryers, complimentary tea, coffee drinking chocolate & fresh milk and Sky TV. Off-street parking, guest laundry and BBQ area are available. ... more   less 
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