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Our top choices for Gillespies Beach hotels

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1. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels
2.0 star property
16 km from Gillespies Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (418 reviews)
"Easy access and parking.. full kitchen was good"
Australia
graeme
The price is ￥5,096
￥6,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a reception sign, and a view of mountains in the background.

2. Lake Matheson Motel

Lake Matheson Motel
4.0 star property
16.3 km from Gillespies Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (454 reviews)
"Okay for a quick stop through. Rooms are a little outdated and could do with a freshen up."
Australia
Olivia Anne
The price is ￥16,099
￥18,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Lake Matheson Motel
A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a red-tiled roof and a sign indicating it is Bella Vista Hotel.

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
4.0 star property
16.8 km from Gillespies Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Scott
The price is ￥13,402
￥15,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

4. Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel
3.5 star property
16.5 km from Gillespies Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (345 reviews)
"Property exceeded our expectations. Very comfortable& even had robes & slippers & high end bath products. Great location with excellent restaurant right around the corner. Highly recommend for stay when in visiting Franz Joseph & Fox Glacier area."
United States
Jean
The price is ￥18,244
￥21,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Rainforest Motel
A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.

5. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier
4.0 star property
14.6 km from Gillespies Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (333 reviews)
"What a lovely place to stay!"
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥12,223
￥14,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier
A room with a glass table reflecting the view of mountains and greenery outside.

6. Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel
3.0 star property
15.8 km from Gillespies Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (392 reviews)
"Had everything we needed, clean and tidy, friendly and helpful staff"
Australia
Hamish
The price is ￥11,679
￥13,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Sunset Motel
A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a mountain backdrop.

7. The Westhaven Motel

The Westhaven Motel
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Gillespies Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (548 reviews)
"Nice motel and fun little city!!"
United States
Linda
The price is ￥9,832
￥11,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Westhaven Motel
A person using binoculars on a balcony with stone pillars, overlooking palm trees and a sunset.

8. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

Scenic Hotel Te Weheka
4.0 star property
16.8 km from Gillespies Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (180 reviews)
"Good location, good size rooms"
New Zealand
Jacobus
The price is ￥34,034
￥39,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Scenic Hotel Te Weheka
A view of a mountainous landscape through large windows, with a seating area featuring a table and chairs.

9. High Peaks Hotel

High Peaks Hotel
3.5 star property
15.1 km from Gillespies Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (348 reviews)
"Loved it."
Australia
Andrew
The price is ￥11,001
￥12,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
High Peaks Hotel
A covered porch with white railings, hanging flower baskets, and outdoor seating.

10. Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
3.0 star property
16.6 km from Gillespies Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (171 reviews)
"Great historic hotel with good breakfast buffet and great restaurant."
United States
Lorenz
The price is ￥25,841
￥29,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
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11. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

Fox Glacier Jade Hotel
2.0 star property
16.9 km from Gillespies Beach
4.0 out of 10, (44 reviews)
"Nice quiet place to stay for couple days."
Australia
Matthew
The price is ￥13,751
￥15,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Fox Glacier Jade Hotel
A modern interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a bar area.

12. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

Heartland Hotel Glacier Country
3.5 star property
16.8 km from Gillespies Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (149 reviews)
"Great hosts, clean rooms, good breakfast."
Switzerland
Marina
The price is ￥24,070
￥27,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Heartland Hotel Glacier Country
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Compare popular hotels close to Gillespies Beach

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
418 reviews
View
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a reception sign, and a view of mountains in the background.
Lake Matheson Motel
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
454 reviews
View
A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a red-tiled roof and a sign indicating it is Bella Vista Hotel.
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
598 reviews
View
A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.
Rainforest Motel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
345 reviews
View
A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
333 reviews
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Other attractions near Gillespies Beach

Lake Matheson

9.2/10 (417 reviews)
Hike around this picturesque lake in the forest to see the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps reflected in its dark waters on a clear day.
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Top Gillespies Beach Hotel Reviews

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

This motel doesn’t look impressive from the outside, but the inside was immaculately clean, spacious, and modern. Excellent value, definitely recommend.
United States
Robert
Reviewed November 3, 2026
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Gillespies Beach?

Gillespies Beach is located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

What's the best hotel to stay near Gillespies Beach?

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. You'll find it 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Gillespies Beach. Other good choices in the area include Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier and Sunset Motel.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Gillespies Beach.

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