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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.

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

24.4 km from Murchison Glacier

Kelvin

₩56,070

₩64,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

2. 58 On Cron Motel

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

Gary

₩135,748

₩156,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

3. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

peter

₩228,869

₩297,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

4. Rainforest Deluxe

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Catherine

₩250,466

₩288,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

5. Rainforest Retreat

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Tracy

₩122,173

₩140,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

6. Alpine Glacier Motel

24.4 km from Murchison Glacier

Neal

₩127,878

₩147,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

7. Punga Grove

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

David

₩147,552

₩169,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

8. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

jignesh

₩209,851

₩241,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 row of two-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

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.

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

9. 10 Cottages

24.5 km from Murchison Glacier

Melissa

₩162,307

₩186,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a wooden entrance canopy.

10. Haka House Franz Josef

24.3 km from Murchison Glacier

Laurie

₩80,334

₩92,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical foliage and a large tree overhead.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, and stainless steel appliances.

A wooden deck with two hot tubs surrounded by lush greenery.

11. Franz Josef Treetops

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

hemalkumar

₩292,153

₩335,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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 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.

12. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Vanessa

₩110,369

₩126,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, a bar counter with stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

13. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

Mike

₩140,994

₩162,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and sink. There's a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.

A kitchen with a large window overlooking a forested area.

14. Forest View Franz Josef

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Adam

₩292,152

₩335,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Murchison Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 420 reviews	View
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 221 reviews	View
Rainforest Deluxe	9.6 Exceptional 146 reviews	View
Rainforest Retreat	8.8 Excellent 970 reviews	View

Top Murchison Glacier Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place! The staff, the food and the location were all great!"

Punga Grove

8/10 Good

"When I asked for a quiet room due to sleeping disorder, the staff kindly accommodated my request by upgrading our room. The man was very helpful."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. The town was very walkable. Staff was amazingly helpful. We used the kitchen supplies and it worked really well for us. Would stay again."

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious clean room and bathroom. Very welcoming and helpful staff. Continental breakfast was much appreciated as was the automated coffee machine and wide tea selection. Great to have two luggage frames and heated towel rail which could fit two towels! Extra toiletry items were appreciated. Off road parking outside unit. Short drive to town centre."

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was nice with many dining options within walking distance. The rooms provided good heating and was a comfortable stay."

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"

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"

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff were very helpful and friendly, great place to stay thank you"

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpfull staff, made us feel welcome and at home"

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A suspension bridge with a metal railing, surrounded by rocky terrain and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Hooker Valley Track

9.4/10 (246 reviews)

You can take time to visit Hooker Valley Track during your travels to Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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A snow-capped mountain range with a turquoise lake in the foreground.

Mount Cook National Park

9.8/10 (179 reviews)

Ski on a glacier, enjoy hot springs and tackle the peak where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest in this spectacular part of New Zealand.

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A mountain range with snow-covered peaks and ice formations at sunset.

Tasman Glacier

9.2/10 (188 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Tasman Glacier, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the spas in this walkable area, or seek out its hiking trails.

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A glacier with people hiking on its surface.

Franz Josef Glacier

9.2/10 (793 reviews)

Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

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A glacier with people walking on a rocky path.

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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Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

8.8/10 (56 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre during your trip to Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Godley Glacier

Explore the great outdoors at Godley Glacier, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Mount Tasman

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Murchison Glacier?

Murchison Glacier is located in Mount Cook. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. Mount Cook is home to 6 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something with the amenities you're looking for.

Where is the best place to stay close to Murchison Glacier?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from Murchison Glacier. Other good options around the area include Rainforest Retreat and Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Murchison Glacier.

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

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Our top choices for Murchison Glacier hotels

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. 58 On Cron Motel

3. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

4. Rainforest Deluxe

5. Rainforest Retreat

6. Alpine Glacier Motel

7. Punga Grove

8. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9. 10 Cottages

10. Haka House Franz Josef

11. Franz Josef Treetops

12. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

13. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

14. Forest View Franz Josef

Compare popular hotels close to Murchison Glacier

Top Murchison Glacier Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Retreat

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Franz Josef Oasis

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

The Terrace

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Other attractions near Murchison Glacier

Hooker Valley Track

Mount Cook National Park

Tasman Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

Fox Glacier

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

Godley Glacier

Mount Tasman

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