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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 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.

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

24.4 km from Murchison Glacier

Kelvin

￥7,359

￥8,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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.

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

2. 58 On Cron Motel

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

Gary

￥15,476

￥17,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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.

3. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

peter

￥26,216

￥34,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

4. Punga Grove

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

David

￥19,624

￥22,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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.

5. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

jignesh

￥23,285

￥27,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

6. Alpine Glacier Motel

24.4 km from Murchison Glacier

Neal

￥14,343

￥16,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

7. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

Mike

￥15,822

￥18,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 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

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Vanessa

￥12,858

￥14,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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.

9. Rainforest Retreat

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Robyn

￥13,344

￥15,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

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

10. The Terrace

24.5 km from Murchison Glacier

Neil

￥18,747

￥21,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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 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.

11. 10 Cottages

24.5 km from Murchison Glacier

Melissa

￥19,150

￥22,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

12. Haka House Franz Josef

24.3 km from Murchison Glacier

Laurie

￥8,818

￥10,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Murchison Glacier

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 176 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 421 reviews	View
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 221 reviews	View
Punga Grove	9.4 Exceptional 288 reviews	View
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef	9.6 Exceptional 672 reviews	View

Top Murchison Glacier Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the deck spa in our “cottage”, very relaxing after a day on your feet! Spacious rooms with plenty of kitchen facilities."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Wild Kea exceeded our expectations. It has been newly tastefully renovated, with great amenities. Super friendly staff. Free coffee machine etc. Highly recommended"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful property very unique"

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."

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."

Mid century house in Central Franz location

8/10 Good

"Great location, clean and a nice sized house. Only got very basic information and instructions from owner before our stay. We did some awesome walks. Our favourite was Callery Gorge walk just around the corner from the house."

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"

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"

Other attractions near Murchison Glacier

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. Punga Grove

5. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

6. Alpine Glacier Motel

7. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

8. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

9. Rainforest Retreat

10. The Terrace

11. 10 Cottages

12. Haka House Franz Josef

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Top Murchison Glacier Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Retreat

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Rainforest Deluxe

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Mid century house in Central Franz location

The Terrace

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

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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