Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Overpriced

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Unclean, smell of staleness in the property.
Service
9.85
The staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
9.85
Great location close to local amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were clean, but very dated and small for family use.
Amenities
7.85
Kitchenette lacked cooking facilities and the bathroom had damp issues.
Value for Money
7.35
Overpriced for the facilities and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.35
None specifically mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.35
Mixed experience; some positives but many negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:39

Property Description

Mountain Views and Glacier Sightings
Experience stunning views of snow-capped mountains and the Croz Glacier right from the Terrace grounds and select rooms.

Variety of Accommodation Options
Choose from comfortable studio rooms or fully equipped self-contained apartments, all featuring modern amenities like electric blankets, flat-screen TVs, and en suite bathrooms. Some rooms even boast spa baths and kitchen facilities for added convenience.

Convenient Facilities and Activities
Enjoy free unlimited WiFi, onsite parking, shared laundry, and BBQ facilities. Let the tour desk assist in organizing exciting activities such as hikes, kayaking, glacier walks, and more.

Ready to immerse yourself in nature and luxury? Book your stay at The Terrace now to enjoy a memorable experience in Franz Josef.

Important information:

Please note that reception hours are as follows:
Daily from 08:00 to 20:00

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note there is limited mobile phone coverage on the West Coast.

Please note that The Terrace does not accept payments with American Express and Diners Club credit cards.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: HKK

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1068 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 7.35
Food and Beverage: 9.35
Overall Experience: 8.35
E
Elizabeth family_with_children nz
9
Good location in heart of the town
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

None

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
M
Michel solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Le calme et l'emplacement

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
D
Derek Chapman couple gb
9
Very well suited for our two nights to enjoy our Helicopter flight and would stay here again!
Pros:

Perfectly located for Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter F;ight, as well as Bars, Restaurants and local walks.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Location was great, the staff were very friendly and helpfull and the 2 bedroom unit was fantastic!!

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
E
Estelle family_with_children au
9
Enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Very warm and friendly welcome at reception. Location is fantastic. Quiet at night. Nice bathroom.

Cons:

The electric blanket could really be felt under the sheet, bit uncomfortable.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
R
Rajesh extended_group in
8
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
T
Timothy family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Nice apartment in excellent location.

Cons:

I expected a sofa bed for third person in lounge and in fact there were three beds in the bedroom. This didn't work well for our party. Perhaps I misread details before booking???

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
D
Deirdre couple ie
10
Pros:

Excellent location and the room was very comfortable. Really enjoyed drinking a cup of tea and admiring the view of the glacier!

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
C
Carlos extended_group us
10
A great place for its location and value
Pros:

Very quiet and comfortable

Cons:

I did not dislike anything. Great place

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
J
Justine extended_group au
10
Pros:

Great location. Perfect overnight stay. Room was clean and spacious and the beds were so comfortable!!! Had the best nights sleep. Cannot fault The Terrace.

Cons:

Nothing, it was perfect

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
M
michael couple au
8
Very comfortable and quite
Pros:

Roomy and very comfortable

Cons:

Could do with an undercover BBQ area

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
D
DSART couple gb
8
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
N
Newell couple au
5
Good location but...
Pros:

Location great. Bathroom modern.

Cons:

We were in apartment 19 for two nights and we discovered that apartments 18, 19 and 20 back onto a caravan park toilet and laundry so could be noisy at times.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
H
Heather extended_group nz
9
Great motel in this tourist village
Pros:

Lovely helpful staff. Great location

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
T
Travel 100 couple gb
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple gb
6
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
D
Diane couple au
6
Pros:

Great location, but the bed was terrible we could feel the springs.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer solo_traveller gb
8
A pleasant stay in a convenient location
Pros:

Location, excellent facilities

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
J
Jan couple au
8
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
S
susan extended_group au
7
Only for a one night stop over so was okay. Comfortable and clean.
Pros:

Close to every thing and it was clean.

Cons:

A bit small for 3 people. Lots of people cutting through from the vanpark in front of our room.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee