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

A room with a large window offering a mountain view, a blue sofa, a small table, and a red ottoman.

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

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

1. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

3.2 km from Lake Matheson

Raine

₩68,394

₩78,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

2. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

18.5 km from Lake Matheson

Kelvin

₩58,904

₩67,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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

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

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

3. Rainforest Motel

5 km from Lake Matheson

Siew

₩51,161

₩58,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

4. Lake Matheson Motel

4.7 km from Lake Matheson

Joe

₩85,410

₩98,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

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 horse near a tree and a fence in a rural setting.

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

5. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

4.5 km from Lake Matheson

graeme

₩36,097

₩42,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

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

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator. There is a dining area with two chairs and a table.

6. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

5.2 km from Lake Matheson

Scott

₩77,884

₩89,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

7. 58 On Cron Motel

18.8 km from Lake Matheson

Sharon

₩135,479

₩155,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking snow-capped mountains and a clear sky.

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.

8. Sunset Motel

4.2 km from Lake Matheson

Timothy

₩70,508

₩81,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

9. The Westhaven Motel

5.2 km from Lake Matheson

Jennifer

₩76,575

₩88,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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.

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

10. Fox Glacier Lodge

5.3 km from Lake Matheson

Alison Walter

₩104,063

₩119,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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.

11. Rainforest Retreat

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

Tracy

₩102,422

₩117,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

12. Punga Grove

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

David

₩138,425

₩159,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern living room with two black leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A lodge with a red roof and a covered patio area, surrounded by a parking lot and picnic tables, with snow-capped mountains in the background.

A picnic table in a park with a mountain backdrop.

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed bushes and a paved pathway leading to a building with a red roof.

13. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

19 km from Lake Matheson

Darren

₩77,786

₩89,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious living area with multiple sofas and a wooden coffee table, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious wooden cabin with a large dining area, kitchen, and seating area.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a wooden coffee table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a stack of firewood.

14. Westwood Lodge

18.9 km from Lake Matheson

mabel

₩352,237

₩405,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

15. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

peter

₩284,047

₩458,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.

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 motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

16. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

18.9 km from Lake Matheson

jignesh

₩208,852

₩240,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

17. The Terrace

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

Neil

₩170,817

₩196,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

18. Rainforest Deluxe

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

Catherine

₩236,906

₩272,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

Kerry

₩110,150

₩126,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

20. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

5.2 km from Lake Matheson

Jacobus

₩294,517

₩338,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Matheson

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 318 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 342 reviews	View
Lake Matheson Motel	8.8 Excellent 449 reviews	View
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels	8.4 Very good 413 reviews	View

Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay in the Rainforest motel. Andy is a great host who made us feel very welcome. We sadly, were only there for one night, as we were passing through on our way to Queenstown, however if we are lucky enough to return to NZ we would definitely stay here for a few nights. The property is comfortable, clean and the unit we had was updated and had a great new bathroom / wet room. The whole motel complex has such a relaxed feel about it and we have no doubt recommending it as a great place to stay. Thank you Andy and staff ."

Sunset Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean room and bathroom great views"

The Westhaven Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome location. Great value!"

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Location to Fox Glacier. The young man who checked us in was a delightful. He gave us info about the area that we were unaware of. Room clean. Amenities were great. Views unbelievable!"

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."

Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience overall and amazingly helpful and friendly staff"

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Fox Glacier Lodge

8/10 Good

"The 2 bedroom family room was small and sparse but cozy. The heated beds were a plus and the lodge was easily walkable to the grocery store, a great cafe, and the Fox Glacier HeliTours office. The office had games and puzzles to loan for rainy days. Room was clean and beds were comfy"

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 Lake Matheson

Peak Viewpoint

9.4/10 (66 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Fox Glacier with a trip to Peak Viewpoint. 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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Matheson?

Lake Matheson is located in an area that travelers like for its glaciers. You'll find 17 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Matheson?

High Peaks Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Matheson. Other good options within a few miles include Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier and Sunset Motel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Matheson?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Matheson.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Lake Matheson.

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

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Lake Matheson, click here.

What can I see and do near Lake Matheson?

Enjoy nature at Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest, Peak Viewpoint, or Lake Gault. Stopping by Minnehaha Walk, Fox Glacier Guiding, or Fox Glacier South Side Walkway is a fun way to see all the area has to offer. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Lake Matheson and Lake Matheson.

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Our top choices for Lake Matheson hotels

1. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

2. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

3. Rainforest Motel

4. Lake Matheson Motel

5. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

6. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

7. 58 On Cron Motel

8. Sunset Motel

9. The Westhaven Motel

10. Fox Glacier Lodge

11. Rainforest Retreat

12. Punga Grove

13. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

14. Westwood Lodge

15. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

16. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

17. The Terrace

18. Rainforest Deluxe

19. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

20. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Matheson

Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Motel

Sunset Motel

The Westhaven Motel

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Rainforest Retreat

Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Fox Glacier Lodge

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Other attractions near Lake Matheson

Peak Viewpoint

Lake Matheson

Lake Matheson

Minnehaha Walk

Fox Glacier Guiding

Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest

Te Koha Gallery

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