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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 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.

1. Rainforest Motel

12.2 km from Alex Knob

Siew

￥7,607

￥8,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

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

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

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.

2. Alpine Glacier Motel

4.1 km from Alex Knob

Ardyanto

￥9,211

￥10,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

3. 58 On Cron Motel

4.6 km from Alex Knob

Sue

￥12,290

￥14,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

4. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

4 km from Alex Knob

Kelvin

￥7,349

￥8,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

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

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.

5. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

4.7 km from Alex Knob

Chandan

￥16,863

￥19,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

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

6. Punga Grove

4.4 km from Alex Knob

Milena

￥13,062

￥15,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, 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.

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

7. Franz Josef Oasis

7.8 km from Alex Knob

Nerissa

￥16,960

￥19,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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 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.

8. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.3 km from Alex Knob

Stella

￥9,922

￥11,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

9. Rainforest Deluxe

4.4 km from Alex Knob

Xavier

￥24,284

￥28,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

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

10. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

13.7 km from Alex Knob

Raine

￥8,072

￥9,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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.

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

11. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

4.4 km from Alex Knob

peter

￥31,806

￥40,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

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

12. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4.3 km from Alex Knob

Mike

￥16,632

￥19,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

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

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

13. The Terrace

4.3 km from Alex Knob

Sandra

￥15,786

￥18,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

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

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

14. Franz Alpine Retreat

7.5 km from Alex Knob

Faye

￥9,947

￥11,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

15. 10 Cottages

4.4 km from Alex Knob

Melissa

￥16,716

￥19,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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.

16. Rainforest Retreat

4.4 km from Alex Knob

Monique

￥10,075

￥11,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

17. Fox Glacier Lodge

12.1 km from Alex Knob

Kaius

￥9,515

￥10,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

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.

18. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

12.2 km from Alex Knob

Scott

￥8,790

￥10,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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.

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

19. Haka House Franz Josef

4.1 km from Alex Knob

Anita

￥7,942

￥9,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

20. Te Weheka Hotel Fox Glacier

11.9 km from Alex Knob

Jacobus

￥19,536

￥22,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Alex Knob

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 340 reviews	View
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 797 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 417 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.0 Wonderful 173 reviews	View
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef	9.6 Exceptional 668 reviews	View

Top Alex Knob Hotel Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Value for money Very clean Helpful staff member"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Well worth it. Fantastic stay and unique experience. Would stay there again."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place. Nothing to complain about. Coffee was good…and FREE!"

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"It was quiet and the couples we meet were fun to chat with . Overall a fun stay 👍"

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"

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Large room with its own fireplace. Double bathroom withe spa bath was amazing. And of course, the complimentary Continental Breakfast comprised a vast selection of tasty eats. A few minutes drive to Franz Josef Village. Will highly recommend booking in here!"

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

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

Haka House Franz Josef

8/10 Good

"Clean, simple and warm with everything you need. We stayed in a double room which had an ensuite, small fridge and jug. The mattress was quite hard though."

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 stunning glacier 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 stunning glacier 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 stunning glacier 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 mountain 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 stunning glacier 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 mountain 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 34 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 Alpine Glacier Motel and Punga Grove.

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

Expedia has 34 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. Rainforest Motel

2. Alpine Glacier Motel

3. 58 On Cron Motel

4. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

5. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

6. Punga Grove

7. Franz Josef Oasis

8. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

9. Rainforest Deluxe

10. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

11. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

12. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

13. The Terrace

14. Franz Alpine Retreat

15. 10 Cottages

16. Rainforest Retreat

17. Fox Glacier Lodge

18. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

19. Haka House Franz Josef

20. Te Weheka Hotel Fox Glacier

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Top Alex Knob Hotel Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel

Rainforest Deluxe

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Rainforest Retreat

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Oasis

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Haka House 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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