Motel Rainforest Motel
15 Cook Flat Road, 7859 Fox Glacier, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 1292 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location, close to restaurants. Very roomy with a very comfortable bed. Host was very friendly and welcoming.
New ZealandStaff really friendly. Heaps of room warm and comfortable
New ZealandEasy check in/out, nice cosy room heater was on when we arrived which was a nice touch! Had everything we required and decent sized coffee cups 😁
New ZealandFamily run motel with hospitable host who kindly offered us a room upgrade as he had spare availability. Quiet location within short walk of dining options. The motel had coin operated guest laundry washer and dryer; and complimentary car wash facilities.
New ZealandStaff were truly helpful and friendly. We appreciated being allowed to leave the car outside in the carpark for a night while we were away tramping. They communicated well and I felt we couldn't have asked for anything better by way of staff interaction
New ZealandGreat location within walking distance to excellent cafe/restaurants. Beautiful place to stay, friendly staff & dog, comfy unit and great value
New ZealandSo amazing. Super friendly beautiful part of the country so special. Will most definitely stay again. Very relaxed too. Very comfortable rooms .
New ZealandGreat staff, really helpful and told us where to go to get great views of the glacier and the lake
New ZealandGreat views. Large rooms. Comfortable. All the amneties one needed. Friendly dog!!!
New ZealandGreat value for money Motel. Good facilities, excellent location, some good tips in regards to what to visit and where to eat. Would recommend.
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Rainforest Motel
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Margy
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Caroline
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Mikey
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Gina
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Gillian
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Maree
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Joanne
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Emily
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Camelia
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Barry
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One of our bestsellers in Fox Glacier! Offering accommodation with , satellite TV and lovely mountain views, Rainforest Motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Lake Matheson. Guests can enjoy the gardens overlooking Mount Fox.
All apartments have a kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Each heated apartment includes electric blankets and a seating area with a TV.
There are a range of cafes within a 5-minute walk from the property. Rainforest Motel is 30 minutes’ drive from Gillespies Beach. Hokitika is a 2-hour drive away.
The tour desk can book helicopter flights and guided walking tours. The motel also offers a guest laundry and luggage storage facilities. Free parking is available on site.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Free private parking available on-site
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- Guests spoke highly of the view
- Guests enjoyed the central location
See what guests loved the most:
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Margy
New Zealand“Great location, close to restaurants. Very roomy with a very comfortable bed. Host was very friendly and welcoming.”
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Caroline
New Zealand
“Staff really friendly. Heaps of room warm and comfortable ”
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Mikey
New Zealand
“Easy check in/out, nice cosy room heater was on when we arrived which was a nice touch! Had everything we required and decent sized coffee cups 😁”
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Gina
New Zealand
“Family run motel with hospitable host who kindly offered us a room upgrade as he had spare availability. Quiet location within short walk of dining options. The motel had coin operated guest laundry washer and dryer; and complimentary car wash facilities.” Read more
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Gillian
New Zealand
“Staff were truly helpful and friendly. We appreciated being allowed to leave the car outside in the carpark for a night while we were away tramping. They communicated well and I felt we couldn't have asked for anything better by way of staff interaction” Read more
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Maree
New Zealand
“Great location within walking distance to excellent cafe/restaurants. Beautiful place to stay, friendly staff & dog, comfy unit and great value”
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Joanne
New Zealand
“So amazing. Super friendly beautiful part of the country so special. Will most definitely stay again. Very relaxed too. Very comfortable rooms .”
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Emily
New Zealand
“Great staff, really helpful and told us where to go to get great views of the glacier and the lake”
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Camelia
New Zealand
“Great views. Large rooms. Comfortable. All the amneties one needed. Friendly dog!!!”
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Barry
Ireland“Great value for money Motel. Good facilities, excellent location, some good tips in regards to what to visit and where to eat. Would recommend.”
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About Rainforest Motel
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Fox Glacier0.1 miles
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Franz Josef Glacier9 miles
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Restaurant Several Restaurants0.1 miles
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Cafe/bar Several Cafe/bars0.1 miles
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Mountain Fox Glacier3.1 miles
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Lake Lake Matheson3.1 miles
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River Mt Cook Viewpoint & River5 miles
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Sea/ocean Gillespies Beach14.9 miles
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Why book with us
Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speak English
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Facilities of Rainforest Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
- Hiking Off-site
Food & Drink
- Breakfast in the room
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secured parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Laundry Additional charge
General
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 6 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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Free |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Rainforest Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
FAQs about Rainforest Motel
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Check-in at Rainforest Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Rainforest Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
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The prices at Rainforest Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, Rainforest Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Rainforest Motel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Secured parking
- Accessible parking
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Room options at Rainforest Motel include:
- Studio
- Apartment
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Rainforest Motel by:
- Bus 3h
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Rainforest Motel is 200 yards from the centre of Fox Glacier.
