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A modern kitchen with a large TV, a coffee machine, and a plant.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a dining area.

A modern bathroom with a double sink, a towel rack, a hairdryer, and a neon sign.

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

4 km from Alex Knob

Kelvin

₩58,904

₩67,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, and mountains in the background.

A modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A paved road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

2. Franz Josef Oasis

7.8 km from Alex Knob

Allison

₩139,013

₩159,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A wooden bench outside a building with a view of a road and mountains.

A building with a sloped roof, white walls, and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with a remote control, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Alpine Glacier Motel

4.1 km from Alex Knob

Neal

₩90,974

₩104,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A motel with a red roof, located in a mountainous area with a clear sky.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

A building with a red roof and stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, a green sofa, and a painting on the wall.

4. 58 On Cron Motel

4.6 km from Alex Knob

Sharon

₩132,534

₩152,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.

A building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a grassy area.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

A grassy area with a white fence and chain-link barrier, a building with a sloped roof, and a mountainous backdrop.

5. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

13.7 km from Alex Knob

Raine

₩68,394

₩78,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A modern building with a parking lot, outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a red-tiled roof and a sign indicating it is Bella Vista Hotel.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a chair and a table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

12.2 km from Alex Knob

Scott

₩82,466

₩94,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a large sliding glass door leading to a parking area.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a wooden table, and a chair.

A living room with two sofas, a TV, and a large window offering a mountain view.

7. Rainforest Motel

12.2 km from Alex Knob

Siew

₩53,943

₩62,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a rolled towel on the bed.

A sign for Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Parks with a view of mountains and clouds.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

8. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

12.7 km from Alex Knob

graeme

₩36,097

₩42,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A room with a glass table reflecting the view of mountains and greenery outside.

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancy, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and greenery.

9. Sunset Motel

12.8 km from Alex Knob

Timothy

₩75,856

₩87,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.

A building with a flat roof and a small window, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain in the background.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

10. Punga Grove

4.4 km from Alex Knob

David

₩138,425

₩159,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a mountain backdrop.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stainless steel refrigerator.

A building with stone walls and large windows, a paved pathway, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a red chair, a glass table, and a wooden wardrobe.

11. The Westhaven Motel

12 km from Alex Knob

Alison

₩76,575

₩88,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

A restaurant named 'Mansoon' with outdoor seating and a sign indicating a 2 for 1 gourmet pizza offer.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.

A cozy log cabin room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

12. Rainforest Retreat

4.4 km from Alex Knob

Tracy

₩104,254

₩119,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A night sky with stars and the Milky Way over a modern building with large windows and a wooden deck.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with a stove and sink is visible in the background.

A night sky with the Milky Way over a residential area with houses and palm trees.

13. Franz Alpine Retreat

7.5 km from Alex Knob

Faye

₩94,246

₩108,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern building entrance with wooden paneling, a glass door, and a view of a lush garden.

A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.

A table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, a chair, and a view of greenery through a window.

14. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

4.4 km from Alex Knob

peter

₩284,047

₩458,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a reception sign, and a view of mountains in the background.

A grassy outdoor area with a large rock, a red fence, and a variety of plants and flowers.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

15. Lake Matheson Motel

12.4 km from Alex Knob

Joe

₩142,497

₩163,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A couple seated on a balcony overlooking snow-capped mountains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a shower area.

A hotel with a central building and two wings, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A view of a mountainous landscape through a window, with a silhouette of a person in the foreground.

16. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.3 km from Alex Knob

Kerry

₩110,150

₩126,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

17. Rainforest Deluxe

4.4 km from Alex Knob

Catherine

₩244,628

₩281,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

18. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

4.7 km from Alex Knob

jignesh

₩209,407

₩240,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

A wooden dining table with a woven placemat, two chairs, a basket of bread, a teapot, a cup, and a glass of water.

A wooden cabin with a large window overlooking a lush garden with various potted plants and a small house.

A wooden cabin with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

19. Fox Glacier Lodge

12.1 km from Alex Knob

Alison Walter

₩108,644

₩124,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A view from inside a building, looking out to a street with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.

A sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

A table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a TV, and a view of mountains and trees.

20. The Terrace

4.3 km from Alex Knob

Neil

₩170,817

₩196,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Alex Knob

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 701 reviews	View
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 805 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 318 reviews	View

Top Alex Knob Hotel Reviews

The Terrace

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly enough however when we went to ask some more information questions the office was closed, even though their office hours indicated they would be open! Room comfortable, warm & quiet. Handy to walk anywhere in town. A nice stay"

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"This place is stunning. The treehouse 2 BR cabin is amazing, with beautiful furnishings and everything you need. The hot tub on a cold spring night was a treat. Beautiful trees & foliage surround each cabin, so you feel like you're in a private, secluded spot."

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay in the deluxe accommodation. Comfy beds and the hot tub was very relaxing. Note that the tvs aren’t smart tvs so you’re limited to local tv. We ate at monsoon both nights and the food was excellent"

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"great location and nice spacious accommodation"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely wonderful hotel. Rooms are large and clean. Bathroom has a large whirlpool tub and shower. Has a separate heater. Toiletries are provided. Main bedroom is huge. Has a sitting area with a table. Has a large gas fireplace. A very good breakfast is provided. Room are a fridge and a coffee/ tea making area, Conveniently located close to town and glacier. Staff are friendly, polite and helpful. Highest recommendation"

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Staff super friendly and up to date with road closures."

Punga Grove

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The kitchenette was well equipped and room was spacious for 2. Room was well maintained and clean. Staff was helpful and informative. Toilet has a warmer which is good for cold winter days."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, clean room, clean and spacious kitchen.And FREE COFFEE + MUFFINS + SOUP. There was hardly anyone when we stayed here coz probably it was winter plus it was raining the whole week so we had the whole lounge and kitchen to our selves. They also have lots of games for everyone so you won’t feel bored"

Other attractions near Alex Knob

Sentinel Rock

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Find out about the history of Westland Tai Poutini National Park when you take a trip to Sentinel Rock. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Roberts Point

9.0/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Roberts Point during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Waiho Bailey Bridge

After visiting Waiho Bailey Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Take in the museums and glaciers in the area.

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St James Anglican Church

8.4/10 (39 reviews)

St James Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Franz Josef Glacier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Our Lady of the Alps

8.6/10 (37 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franz Josef Glacier with a visit to Our Lady of the Alps. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Westcoast Wildlife Centre

8.6/10 (150 reviews)

You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Waiho Hot Tubs

9.6/10 (13 reviews)

You can take time to visit Waiho Hot Tubs during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Glacier Hot Pools

8.8/10 (164 reviews)

You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Alex Knob?

Alex Knob is located in a welcoming area of Westland Tai Poutini National Park known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 35 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Alex Knob?

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. It's located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Alex Knob. Other good options within a few miles include Rainforest Retreat and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Alex Knob?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Alex Knob.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Alex Knob, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Alex Knob.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Alex Knob?

To find more details about updating your stay near Alex Knob or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Alex Knob?

Glacier Hot Pools, Franz Josef Glacier, and Roberts Point are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Westcoast Wildlife Centre or Waiho Hot Tubs while you're in the area. St James Anglican Church and Our Lady of the Alps are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for Alex Knob hotels

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. Franz Josef Oasis

3. Alpine Glacier Motel

4. 58 On Cron Motel

5. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

6. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

7. Rainforest Motel

8. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

9. Sunset Motel

10. Punga Grove

11. The Westhaven Motel

12. Rainforest Retreat

13. Franz Alpine Retreat

14. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

15. Lake Matheson Motel

16. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

17. Rainforest Deluxe

18. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

19. Fox Glacier Lodge

20. The Terrace

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Top Alex Knob Hotel Reviews

The Terrace

Rainforest Retreat

Rainforest Deluxe

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Oasis

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Other attractions near Alex Knob

Sentinel Rock

Roberts Point

Waiho Bailey Bridge

St James Anglican Church

Our Lady of the Alps

Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Waiho Hot Tubs

Glacier Hot Pools

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