Rainforest Motel, Fox Glacier
Overview
Rainforest Motel Fox Glacier is located merely 5 minutes' stroll from Fox Glacier and features tour/ticket assistance to help you get the most out of your trip. Located 2.6 miles from a convenient place to store such as ReflectioNZ Gifts & Gallery, the 4-star motel provides 12 rooms.
Location
The hotel is located approximately 800 feet from Helicopter Line and a stone's throw from Skydive Fox Glacier Skydiving Center. Also, the locally run Fox Glacier Guiding is situated only 12 minutes by foot from the non-smoking Rainforest Motel.
The famous mirror Lake Matheson Walk also lies 2.7 miles away.
Rooms
The heated rooms at the property are furnished with soundproof windows, and include free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Offering amenities such as hairdryers and towels, the bathrooms also feature a separate toilet and a shower. Rainforest Motel offers views of the garden from these rooms.
Eat & Drink
Guests can enjoy meals of American cuisine at Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon, situated fairly close to the Fox Glacier hotel.
Leisure & Business
Guests will also enjoy a picnic area, recreational facilities, and barbecue grills.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Baggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Fox Glacier Helihikes
Join guided helihikes on Fox Glacier with Fox Guides, providing equipment for ice exploration. The only way to spend extended time on the glacier surface.
Lake Matheson Walk
Walk the 1.5-hour track to view Aoraki Mt Cook and Mt Tasman reflected in dark waters. Visit Lake Matheson Café for coffee with mountain views.
Gillespies Beach Exploration
Drive 30 min to Gillespies Beach for sunset views of Aoraki Mt Cook. Walk along the coast with chances to spot seals and dolphins.
Glacier Hot Pools
Visit Glacier Hot Pools in Franz Josef, a 20-min drive from Fox Glacier. Relax in thermal pools surrounded by native forest.
Location
Convenient Location
Fox Glacier is near Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier Access, and the Weheka Glow-worm Walkway, a prime location for nature.
Fox Glacier Neighborhood
The Fox Glacier area is a small village known for outdoor activities and access to Mount Fox and the Fox River.
Local Bites to Try
The White Pub, Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon, and Fox Glacier Guiding Cafe serve pub fare, local beers, and meals.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants