10 Motels in Westland Tai Poutini National Park: Best hotel deals for 2023

May 17, 2023 Jana Sager

When thinking of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, one word should always come to mind: glacier. The speedy Fox and Franz Josef glaciers (both move up to 13 feet each day) are two popular sights and in some places, you can see the ice stretch back down to the sea. When you’re ready to get back to stable ground, walk around Lake Matheson (which also offers excellent birdwatching via kayak) to enjoy stunning views of Mount Cook.
Things to do in Westland Tai Poutini National Park

1. Alpine Glacier Motor Lodge

17 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park New Zealand
Excellent
45%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 675 reviews

Alpine Glacier Motor Lodge

24 spacious, well appointed, ground floor studio and family units. Central village location with spectacular alpine and rainforest views, walk to restaurants, shops and attractions. King, queen, deck and spa units with kitchenettes, ensuite bathrooms, Sky TV, DVD players and complimentary DVD library. Spa pool, guest laundry and activities booking service.

A very good place to stay

Reviewed By Alvinspotty

Spent three nights there and we loved it. very close to shopping and easy walking, only five minutes or less. The manager was very good to us, he tried to get us cheap helicopter trips but could not. there was not much traffic as to the virus. But we loved the town worth visiting and spending time there.

2. 58 On Cron Motel

58 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7886 New Zealand
Excellent
52%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 572 reviews

58 On Cron Motel

58 on Cron is set amongst beautiful rain forest but just a 5 minute stroll to the village. We are also conveniently located across from the Glacier Hot Pool complex. The Motel is architecturally designed for the discerning traveller and each unit is fully equipped with everything needed to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Our guests enjoy 50+ Channels of Sky TV and Free WI-FI Access.

Lovely place

Reviewed By H3244XDemmab

We planned to stay the night but our 5 month old wasn’t coping with the heat. Stacy was super lovely about it and we were absolutely gutted we couldn’t spent the night. Definitely recommend, absolutely lovely!

3. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

34 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7856 New Zealand
Excellent
31%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 419 reviews

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

We are just a minute's walk to a variety of flights, glacier hikes, restaurants, the Wildlife Center with its Kiwis and the Glacier Hot Pools. Offering a range of modern studio accommodation including, spa bath, queen and twin studio, mountain view studio and larger one bedroom family accommodation. All accommodation includes in-room phones, free Wi-Fi, hairdryers, complimentary tea, coffee, drinking chocolate & fresh milk, fridge, small microwave, toaster and a hot water kettle. Some rooms have full kitchen facilities. Off-street parking, guest laundry and BBQ area are available.

Typical Bella Vista

Reviewed By Journey45359712766

Typical Bella Vista Motel. Was clean and tidy with all the usual amenities in the right place. Owner was pleasant and we could not find any faults in the complex. Usually has a good deal going so I recommend.

4. Glacier View Motel

State Highway 6, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7856 New Zealand
Excellent
35%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 232 reviews

Glacier View Motel

If you’re looking for a family-friendly motel in Franz Josef, look no further than Glacier View Motel. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Franz Josef, Glacier View Hotel is located a short distance from Tatare Tunnels Walk (1.4 mi) and Callery Gorge Walk (1.4 mi). Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Glacier View Hotel offer a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, and a refrigerator. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including baggage storage. Guests of Glacier View Hotel are also welcome to enjoy barbeque facilities, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. While staying at Glacier View Motel, you may want to check out King Tiger Eastern Eating House & Bar (1.2 mi) which is a short walk away. Should time allow, Church of St. James is a popular historic site that is relatively easy to get to. The staff at Glacier View Motel looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Enjoyable and convenient stop-over

Reviewed By westonc

My wife and I and our two daughters spent 1 night at Glacier View Motel. The accommodation was spacious and clean and consisted of 2 bedrooms with a queen bed in one room and 2 single beds in the other room. There was also a separate open plan lounge and kitchen area. The beds were comfortable and the views of the nearby mountains are lovely. The location of the motel is good and it is a short 10 minute drive to the starting point of the scenic walk to the Franz Josef Glacier. Overall, the Motel was an enjoyable and convenient stop-over.

5. Punga Grove Motel & Suites

40 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7886 New Zealand
Excellent
40%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 421 reviews

Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Punga Grove offers stylish motel accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier village. Set amongst beautiful native bush with the lush rainforest at your doorstep with a stunning backdrop of high alpine peaks, Punga Grove is your natural West Coast accommodation choice for your stay in Glacier Country in New Zealand.

Fabulous motel

Reviewed By Linley N

Unit was spacious and well appointed. I loved the little extra touches like salt and pepper. Staff friendly and helpful and the location is excellent! Great value and look forward to going back one day!

6. Lake Matheson Motel

Corner Cook Flat Road & Pekanga Drive 45 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7859 New Zealand
Excellent
48%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 479 reviews

Lake Matheson Motel

Lake Matheson Motel is a 4 star rated accommodation, ideally located 400 metres from the town centre of Fox Glacier. While we have been proudly named after beautiful Lake Matheson, we are definitely a town based motel; while we are not on the edge of the Lake, we are only a ten minute drive away and the same for the Glacier. Our motto is 'simply nice'. This means we provide simple, clean and comfortable accommodation and focus on giving you good quality basics such as quality Sleepyhead beds with cotton linen and great showers. AND we haven't been sitting around doing nothing during the Covid Lockdown! We have been busy renovating our front studio units with new carpets, beds, wallpaper and paint! We would love to host you in our variety of studio and 2 bedroom units, with mountain views, in a peaceful location. We provide unlimited WIFI,undercover parking for all units, some spa units, King and Queen bed units, continental breakfasts, a portable BBQ and a Guest Laundry for your convenience. We hope to welcome you to Fox Glacier soon. Debbie and Andrew :)

Convenient overnight stop

Reviewed By Mary366

We stayed one night at the Lake Matheson Motel as part of a road trip down the coast. The unit was clean and comfortable and the bathroom was well appointed. The kitchenette area was a little small as it was a bit cramped to do any cooking but it was sufficient. The beds were comfortable. There is a handy carport right outside the door which was great for the day we left when it poured down. This meant you didn't get too wet packing the car.

7. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

55 Main Road Main Road, Fox Glacier, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7859 New Zealand
Excellent
45%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 513 reviews

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Newest accommodation complex in Fox Glacier. Superior accommodation in the heart of the Village. Stroll to restaurants and cafes.

Can't recommend enough! Great place to stay.

Reviewed By Jadeykims

We had a great experience at Bella Vista. Karen was super accommodating with our after hours check in and left us a cute note with all of the info we needed. Very knowledgable and informative. The room was spotless and well equipped and the motel is in a great location. Walking distance to everything we needed. Highly recommend!! :)

8. Rainforest Motel

15 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland Tai Poutini National Park New Zealand
Excellent
42%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 342 reviews

Rainforest Motel

See why so many travelers make Rainforest Motel their motel of choice when visiting Fox Glacier. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Rainforest Motel features baggage storage. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While visiting Fox Glacier, you may want to try some fish and chips at one of the nearby restaurants, such as The Last Kitchen, Bigfoot Bar and Restaurant, or Cafe Neve. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out River Walk (0.9 mi), which is a popular attraction amongst tourists, and it is within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Rainforest Motel as you experience all of the things Fox Glacier has to offer.

Great place to stay

Reviewed By topb163

We stayed two nights and it was perfect for us. It was spotless and comfy. Even though it rained and was fffrrreezing we stayed nice and snug indoors. The bed was super nice to sleep in and the decor was extremely upmarket. We chose the larger room for space and were very much pleased we had. The owner was exceptionally nice man with an English accent and a cat and dog that made us feel very welcome. We loved loved Fox and dined at Lake Matheson Restaurant which was spectacular and well worth the meals we had there. If you want a quiet town in mid winter with plenty of room to move and space to think this is it! I highly recommend.

9. Mount Cook View Motel

203 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7859 New Zealand
Excellent
31%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 237 reviews

Mount Cook View Motel

See why so many travelers make Mount Cook View Motel their motel of choice when visiting Fox Glacier. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Rooms at Mount Cook View Hotel offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. Barbeque facilities will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Mount Cook View Motel, free parking is available. For those interested in checking out River Walk (1.5 mi) while visiting Fox Glacier, Mount Cook View Hotel is a short distance away. While visiting Fox Glacier, you may want to try some ribs at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Bigfoot Bar and Restaurant or Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular art galleries such as ReflectioNZ Gifts & Gallery. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Mount Cook View Motel as you experience all of the things Fox Glacier has to offer.

Comfortable and warm

Reviewed By VickiBrooklyn

We arrived to a warm and friendly welcome. We had a choice of rooms and we chose the King studio. It was very comfortable. We cooked in the unit and there were just enough sufficient items to use for our cooking. A great location overlooking farmland. It would have been a nice walk to town, except it was raining. (we went for a short walk anyway along the footpath).

10. Sunset Motel

93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7859 New Zealand
Excellent
37%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 404 reviews

Sunset Motel

Free wifi when booking direct 25 spacious ground floor units.Three star Qualmark rated with views from every room of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. We have a large back lawn for your enjoyment. Our property is located on Cook Flat Road so we avoid the noise from State Highway 6 that runs through the main town. So no traffic noise or late night bar noise. Sleep in peace with only the views to keep you awake.Studio, Spa and Family units all designated non-smoking, serviced daily, microwave kitchenette with cooking facilities, tea/coffee,32 inch LCD tv's with Satellite television, electric heating , electric blankets, phone, wireless internet available, ironing facilities, cot/highchair available, continental breakfast available, guest laundry, 900 metres to cafes and tour operators. All major credit cards accepted.

Comfortable Over Night Stay

Reviewed By l3e13

Great quiet overnight stay. Triple studio unit was tidy and clean. Had everything we needed for overnighter. Comfy bed and Good value for money. We arrived later than planned and check in was easy. Beautiful view of Mt Cook which looked stunnning at sunrise. Good selection.of tea and coffee. We would stay again.

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