The Best Hotels Closest to Fox Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park for 2026

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A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A covered outdoor area with a view of mountains and a picnic table.

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.

1. Rainforest Motel

6.6 km from Fox Glacier

Siew

₩71,300

₩81,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A row of modern, single-story buildings with large windows, situated near a body of water with a reflection, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

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

18.5 km from Fox Glacier

Allison

₩135,218

₩155,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

A wooden house with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.

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

3. Fox Glacier Lodge

6.3 km from Fox Glacier

Maria

₩119,286

₩137,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. 58 On Cron Motel

15.3 km from Fox Glacier

Sharon

₩135,037

₩155,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 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.

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

5. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

7.1 km from Fox Glacier

graeme

₩36,780

₩43,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A sign for Punga Grove Motel & Suites with a "Vacancy" label, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

6. Punga Grove

15.1 km from Fox Glacier

David

₩141,038

₩162,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a red building.

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.

7. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

14.8 km from Fox Glacier

Kelvin

₩60,017

₩69,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

8. Alpine Glacier Motel

14.8 km from Fox Glacier

Neal

₩90,023

₩103,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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.

9. Sunset Motel

7.3 km from Fox Glacier

Timothy

₩87,237

₩100,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and rocks.

10. The Westhaven Motel

6.4 km from Fox Glacier

Alison

₩78,319

₩90,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

11. Rainforest Deluxe

15.1 km from Fox Glacier

Catherine

₩257,484

₩296,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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.

12. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

15.4 km from Fox Glacier

jignesh

₩146,706

₩168,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a wooden deck, and various plants.

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

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

13. Lake Matheson Motel

6.8 km from Fox Glacier

Joe

₩150,046

₩172,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern building with a long corridor and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

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

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

15.1 km from Fox Glacier

peter

₩203,496

₩268,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A person using binoculars on a balcony with stone pillars, overlooking palm trees and a sunset.

A stone balcony with a railing, overlooking a landscape with hills.

A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a scenic view.

15. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

6.4 km from Fox Glacier

Jacobus

₩166,712

₩191,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

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.

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

16. Rainforest Retreat

15.1 km from Fox Glacier

Tracy

₩109,949

₩126,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A stone house with a steep gabled roof, a small bell tower, and a well-lit entrance.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, wooden staircase, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy room with a stone wall, a cross-shaped window, and a sofa with cushions.

A cozy room with a bed, a wooden bench, and a stone wall.

17. The Church at FOX

6.3 km from Fox Glacier

Stefanie

₩327,089

₩376,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

18. Franz Alpine Retreat

18.2 km from Fox Glacier

Faye

₩96,393

₩110,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A parking area with several cars, including a white sedan and a white SUV with red and yellow markings, in front of a building with a sloped roof.

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

19. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

15 km from Fox Glacier

Kerry

₩84,023

₩96,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with greenery and a view of a snow-capped peak.

A window with a view of a mountain range and a palm tree.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and flowering plants.

A dining area with a glass table and chairs, a sofa with a green pillow, and a view of a wooden fence through large windows.

20. 10 Cottages

15.1 km from Fox Glacier

Melissa

₩141,577

₩162,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Fox Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 341 reviews	View
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 701 reviews	View
Fox Glacier Lodge	8.8 Excellent 368 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels	8.4 Very good 412 reviews	View

Top Fox Glacier Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Staff so friendly. Room is clean"

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

8/10 Good

"Easy access and parking.. full kitchen was good"

Rainforest Motel

8/10 Good

"Beautiful place to stay. Good help and advise from the owner. Beware!!! everything in the town closes at 9:30pm not even pack of chips is available past that time. Hotel facilities are modest but clean and well kept. Gets a little cold but I am not used to cold so even a little bit cold seems much to me. Overall a modest place with modest pricing, views are a real bonus!!!"

Fox Glacier Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was sweet and I is loved the glow worms walk"

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"

High Peaks Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it."

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Sunset Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Had everything we needed, clean and tidy, friendly and helpful staff"

Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

8/10 Good

"we had an interconnecting room which worked well for us. from are clean and sufficient for a short stay."

Other attractions near Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fox Glacier during your travels in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

You can take time to visit Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest during your travels to Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Fox Glacier South Side Walkway

You can take time to visit Fox Glacier South Side Walkway during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Te Koha Gallery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Te Koha Gallery during your trip to Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Fox Glacier Guiding

You can take time to visit Fox Glacier Guiding during your travels to Fox Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Lake Matheson

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Matheson during your travels in Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Lake Matheson

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Matheson during your travels in Fox Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Minnehaha Walk

You can take time to visit Minnehaha Walk during your travels to Fox Glacier. Wander 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 Fox Glacier?

Fox Glacier is located in a welcoming area of Westland Tai Poutini National Park known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 15 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Fox Glacier?

Fox Glacier Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Fox Glacier. Other good choices within a few miles include Rainforest Motel and Sunset Motel.

How many hotels are there near Fox Glacier?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Fox Glacier.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Fox Glacier.

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

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Fox Glacier, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Fox Glacier?

Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest, Fox Glacier, and Lake Matheson are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Stopping by Fox Glacier South Side Walkway, Fox Glacier Guiding, or Minnehaha Walk is a fun way to see all the area has to offer. Te Koha Gallery and Lake Matheson are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for Fox Glacier hotels

1. Rainforest Motel

2. Franz Josef Oasis

3. Fox Glacier Lodge

4. 58 On Cron Motel

5. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

6. Punga Grove

7. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

8. Alpine Glacier Motel

9. Sunset Motel

10. The Westhaven Motel

11. Rainforest Deluxe

12. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

13. Lake Matheson Motel

14. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

15. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

16. Rainforest Retreat

17. The Church at FOX

18. Franz Alpine Retreat

19. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

20. 10 Cottages

Compare popular hotels close to Fox Glacier

Top Fox Glacier Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Rainforest Motel

Fox Glacier Lodge

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

High Peaks Hotel

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Sunset Motel

Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

Other attractions near Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest

Fox Glacier South Side Walkway

Te Koha Gallery

Fox Glacier Guiding

Lake Matheson

Lake Matheson

Minnehaha Walk

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