The Best Hotels Closest to Sentinel Rock 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 room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with a remote control, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

1. Alpine Glacier Motel

4.1 km from Sentinel Rock

Neal

￥9,725

￥11,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

A sign for Punga Grove Motel & Suites with a "Vacancy" label, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

2. Punga Grove

4.4 km from Sentinel Rock

David

￥16,382

￥18,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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.

3. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

4 km from Sentinel Rock

Kelvin

￥6,413

￥7,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 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.

4. 58 On Cron Motel

4.6 km from Sentinel Rock

Sharon

￥15,336

￥17,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

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.

5. Franz Josef Oasis

7.8 km from Sentinel Rock

Allison

￥14,081

￥16,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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.

6. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

4.4 km from Sentinel Rock

peter

￥22,605

￥30,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A restaurant named 'Mansoon' with outdoor seating and a sign indicating a 2 for 1 gourmet pizza offer.

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.

7. Rainforest Retreat

4.4 km from Sentinel Rock

Tracy

￥12,539

￥14,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

8. Rainforest Deluxe

4.4 km from Sentinel Rock

Catherine

￥29,794

￥34,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

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

9. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

4.7 km from Sentinel Rock

Chandan

￥15,847

￥18,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

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.

10. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.3 km from Sentinel Rock

Kerry

￥9,435

￥10,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

11. The Terrace

4.3 km from Sentinel Rock

Sandra

￥17,521

￥20,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

12. Rainforest Motel

13.2 km from Sentinel Rock

Siew

￥8,822

￥10,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

A resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and flowering plants.

13. 10 Cottages

4.3 km from Sentinel Rock

Melissa

￥16,018

￥18,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A night sky with the Milky Way over a residential area with houses and palm trees.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with a stove and sink is visible in the background.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

14. Franz Alpine Retreat

7.4 km from Sentinel Rock

Faye

￥10,782

￥12,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

15. Haka House Franz Josef

4 km from Sentinel Rock

Laurie

￥7,284

￥8,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.

A building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a grassy area.

A grassy area with a white fence and chain-link barrier, a building with a sloped roof, and a mountainous backdrop.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

16. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

14.8 km from Sentinel Rock

Raine

￥9,566

￥11,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

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.

17. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4.4 km from Sentinel Rock

Mike

￥17,634

￥20,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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 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.

18. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.1 km from Sentinel Rock

Maria

￥14,020

￥16,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with two black leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, large windows, and a view of a building outside.

A picnic table in a park with a mountain backdrop.

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed bushes and a paved pathway leading to a building with a red roof.

19. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

5.7 km from Sentinel Rock

Darren

￥9,206

￥10,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A spacious living area with multiple sofas and a wooden coffee table, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outdoors.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a wooden coffee table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a stack of firewood.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of snow-capped mountains.

20. Westwood Lodge

5.6 km from Sentinel Rock

mabel

￥38,786

￥44,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Sentinel Rock

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 804 reviews	View
Punga Grove	9.4 Exceptional 285 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.0 Wonderful 174 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 701 reviews	View

Top Sentinel Rock Hotel Reviews

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"

Alpine Glacier Motel

8/10 Good

"The rooms are tidy and comfortable. Although the walls are quite thin so if you're a light sleeper bring some earplugs. It's really central, easy access to everything. The staff are lovely and very helpful. Overall a great, affordable option in FJ."

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel"

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"

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 Sentinel Rock

Alex Knob

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Alex Knob during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. 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 Sentinel Rock?

Sentinel Rock 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.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sentinel Rock?

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 (4.4 km) from Sentinel Rock. Other good options within a few miles include Rainforest Retreat and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

How many hotels are there near Sentinel Rock?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sentinel Rock.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Sentinel Rock.

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

To access more information about updating your stay near Sentinel Rock or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Sentinel Rock?

Glacier Hot Pools, Franz Josef Glacier, and Alex Knob are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Stopping by Waiho Hot Tubs, Roberts Point, or Westcoast Wildlife Centre is a fun way to see all the area has to offer. 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 Sentinel Rock hotels

1. Alpine Glacier Motel

2. Punga Grove

3. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

4. 58 On Cron Motel

5. Franz Josef Oasis

6. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

7. Rainforest Retreat

8. Rainforest Deluxe

9. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

11. The Terrace

12. Rainforest Motel

13. 10 Cottages

14. Franz Alpine Retreat

15. Haka House Franz Josef

16. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

17. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

18. Fox Glacier Lodge

19. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

20. Westwood Lodge

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Top Sentinel Rock Hotel Reviews

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Oasis

Alpine Glacier Motel

Rainforest Deluxe

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Other attractions near Sentinel Rock

Alex Knob

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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