The Best Hotels Closest to Alex Knob in Westland Tai Poutini National Park for 2026

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

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

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.

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

4 km from Alex Knob

Kelvin

￥7,323

￥8,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

2. Alpine Glacier Motel

4.1 km from Alex Knob

Neal

￥9,964

￥11,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 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.

3. Franz Josef Oasis

7.8 km from Alex Knob

Allison

￥15,643

￥18,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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.

4. 58 On Cron Motel

4.6 km from Alex Knob

Sharon

￥14,742

￥17,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 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

12.2 km from Alex Knob

Scott

￥9,032

￥10,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

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

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 sign for Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Parks with a view of mountains and clouds.

6. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

12.7 km from Alex Knob

graeme

￥4,512

￥5,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

7. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

13.7 km from Alex Knob

Raine

￥8,055

￥9,263 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 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.

8. Punga Grove

4.4 km from Alex Knob

David

￥16,121

￥18,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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

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.

9. Rainforest Motel

12.2 km from Alex Knob

Siew

￥6,353

￥7,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and greenery.

10. Sunset Motel

12.8 km from Alex Knob

Timothy

￥8,933

￥10,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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.

11. The Westhaven Motel

12 km from Alex Knob

Alison

￥7,689

￥8,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

12. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

4.4 km from Alex Knob

peter

￥31,110

￥51,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

13. Rainforest Retreat

4.4 km from Alex Knob

Tracy

￥12,278

￥14,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

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.

14. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

4.7 km from Alex Knob

jignesh

￥22,938

￥26,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A view of a mountainous landscape through a window, with a silhouette of a person in the foreground.

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

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

4.3 km from Alex Knob

Kerry

￥12,685

￥14,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

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.

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

7.5 km from Alex Knob

Faye

￥10,730

￥12,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A grassy outdoor area with a large rock, a red fence, and a variety of plants and flowers.

A building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a wooden deck, and various plants.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

17. Lake Matheson Motel

12.4 km from Alex Knob

Joe

￥19,472

￥22,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

18. Rainforest Deluxe

4.4 km from Alex Knob

Catherine

￥28,810

￥33,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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 table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

19. The Terrace

4.3 km from Alex Knob

Neil

￥19,000

￥22,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

20. Fox Glacier Lodge

12.1 km from Alex Knob

Alison Walter

￥12,795

￥14,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Alex Knob

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 805 reviews	View
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 701 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View

Top Alex Knob Hotel Reviews

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"

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."

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay in the deluxe accommodation. Comfy beds and the hot tub was very relaxing. Note that the tvs aren’t smart tvs so you’re limited to local tv. We ate at monsoon both nights and the food was excellent"

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"great location and nice spacious accommodation"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely wonderful hotel. Rooms are large and clean. Bathroom has a large whirlpool tub and shower. Has a separate heater. Toiletries are provided. Main bedroom is huge. Has a sitting area with a table. Has a large gas fireplace. A very good breakfast is provided. Room are a fridge and a coffee/ tea making area, Conveniently located close to town and glacier. Staff are friendly, polite and helpful. Highest recommendation"

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Staff super friendly and up to date with road closures."

Punga Grove

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The kitchenette was well equipped and room was spacious for 2. Room was well maintained and clean. Staff was helpful and informative. Toilet has a warmer which is good for cold winter days."

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 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 mountain 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 mountain 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 mountain 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 stunning glacier 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 mountain 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 stunning glacier 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 35 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 Rainforest Retreat and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

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

Expedia has 35 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. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. Alpine Glacier Motel

3. Franz Josef Oasis

4. 58 On Cron Motel

5. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

6. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

7. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

8. Punga Grove

9. Rainforest Motel

10. Sunset Motel

11. The Westhaven Motel

12. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

13. Rainforest Retreat

14. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

15. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

17. Lake Matheson Motel

18. Rainforest Deluxe

19. The Terrace

20. Fox Glacier Lodge

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Top Alex Knob Hotel Reviews

The Terrace

Rainforest Retreat

Rainforest Deluxe

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Oasis

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Wild Kea Lodge 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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