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

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

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

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.

1. Alpine Glacier Motel

14.7 km from Fox Glacier

Neal

￥9,834

￥11,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

2. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

14.6 km from Fox Glacier

Kelvin

￥7,349

￥8,451 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 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.

3. 58 On Cron Motel

15.2 km from Fox Glacier

Sharon

￥15,302

￥17,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 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.

4. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

13.1 km from Fox Glacier

Raine

￥8,036

￥9,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

5. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

10.9 km from Fox Glacier

Scott

￥8,581

￥9,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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

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

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

6. Rainforest Motel

11.2 km from Fox Glacier

"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...

Ellen

￥6,012

￥6,914 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 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.

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

7. Lake Matheson Motel

11.4 km from Fox Glacier

Joe

￥9,902

￥11,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

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

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

11.7 km from Fox Glacier

graeme

￥4,413

￥5,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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

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

9. The Westhaven Motel

11 km from Fox Glacier

Jennifer

￥7,889

￥9,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 paved road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain 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.

10. Franz Josef Oasis

18.4 km from Fox Glacier

Allison

￥15,789

￥18,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

11. Sunset Motel

11.9 km from Fox Glacier

Timothy

￥9,114

￥10,481 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 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.

12. Rainforest Retreat

15 km from Fox Glacier

Tracy

￥11,837

￥13,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

13. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

15.1 km from Fox Glacier

peter

￥31,039

￥51,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

14. Rainforest Deluxe

15.1 km from Fox Glacier

Catherine

￥28,705

￥33,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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.

15. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

15 km from Fox Glacier

Renae

￥12,731

￥14,684 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 modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

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

16. Punga Grove

15 km from Fox Glacier

David

￥15,453

￥17,907 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 modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.

17. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

15.3 km from Fox Glacier

jignesh

￥22,885

￥26,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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.

18. The Terrace

14.9 km from Fox Glacier

Neil

￥18,956

￥21,967 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 corrugated metal roof, surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

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

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

19. Fox Glacier Lodge

10.9 km from Fox Glacier

Alison Walter

￥11,140

￥12,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

20. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

15 km from Fox Glacier

Kelly

￥17,423

￥20,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Fox Glacier

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 805 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 318 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View

Top Fox Glacier Hotel Reviews

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."

Rainforest Motel

10/10 Excellent

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"

Other attractions near Fox Glacier

A glacier with people walking on a rocky path.

Fox Glacier

9.0/10 (468 reviews)

Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.

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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 mountain path with snow-capped peaks and green vegetation.

Aoraki / Mount Cook

9.6/10 (613 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

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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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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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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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Hooker Glacier

9.8/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hooker Glacier, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the mountain 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 Westland Tai Poutini National Park. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best hotel to stay near 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. You'll find it 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Fox Glacier. Other good options in the area include Rainforest Motel and Mt Cook View Motel - 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 that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Fox Glacier.

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

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Fox Glacier, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Fox Glacier?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier. Explore nature at Air Safaris and Mount Tasman. Aoraki / Mount Cook is also located 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Fox Glacier, and Mount Cook National Park is 8.7 mi (14 km) away.

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Our top choices for Fox Glacier hotels

1. Alpine Glacier Motel

2. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

3. 58 On Cron Motel

4. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

5. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

6. Rainforest Motel

7. Lake Matheson Motel

8. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

9. The Westhaven Motel

10. Franz Josef Oasis

11. Sunset Motel

12. Rainforest Retreat

13. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

14. Rainforest Deluxe

15. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

16. Punga Grove

17. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

18. The Terrace

19. Fox Glacier Lodge

20. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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Top Fox Glacier Hotel Reviews

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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

Other attractions near Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

Aoraki / Mount Cook

Tasman Glacier

Mount Tasman

Roberts Point

Hooker Glacier

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