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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 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.

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

24.4 km from Murchison Glacier

Kelvin

￥7,342

￥8,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

A building with a sloped roof, white walls, and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

2. Alpine Glacier Motel

24.4 km from Murchison Glacier

Neal

￥10,098

￥11,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

3. 58 On Cron Motel

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

Sharon

￥15,465

￥17,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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

￥14,893

￥17,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

5. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Renae

￥12,380

￥14,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

6. Rainforest Deluxe

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Catherine

￥31,785

￥36,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 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.

7. Rainforest Retreat

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Tracy

￥11,901

￥13,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

8. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

jignesh

￥22,258

￥25,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

9. The Terrace

24.5 km from Murchison Glacier

Neil

￥18,501

￥21,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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 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.

10. Haka House Franz Josef

24.3 km from Murchison Glacier

Laurie

￥8,615

￥10,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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.

11. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

Kelly

￥17,582

￥20,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

12. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

peter

￥30,188

￥50,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

A window with a view of a mountain range and a palm tree.

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.

13. 10 Cottages

24.5 km from Murchison Glacier

Melissa

￥21,749

￥25,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical foliage and a large tree overhead.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, and stainless steel appliances.

A room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

14. Franz Josef Treetops

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

hemalkumar

￥26,512

￥30,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Murchison Glacier

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 806 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Punga Grove	9.4 Exceptional 287 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier	8.8 Excellent 599 reviews	View

Top Murchison Glacier Hotel Reviews

Punga Grove

8/10 Good

"Went well and in a convenient location"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious clean room and bathroom. Very welcoming and helpful staff. Continental breakfast was much appreciated as was the automated coffee machine and wide tea selection. Great to have two luggage frames and heated towel rail which could fit two towels! Extra toiletry items were appreciated. Off road parking outside unit. Short drive to town centre."

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."

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"The room is large, clean. There are many shops nearby."

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 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"

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"

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. Alpine Glacier Motel

3. 58 On Cron Motel

4. Punga Grove

5. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

6. Rainforest Deluxe

7. Rainforest Retreat

8. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

9. The Terrace

10. Haka House Franz Josef

11. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

12. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

13. 10 Cottages

14. Franz Josef Treetops

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Top Murchison Glacier Hotel Reviews

Punga Grove

Franz Josef Oasis

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

The Terrace

Rainforest Deluxe

58 On Cron Motel

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

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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