Rainforest Motel - Fox Glacier

Family-owned motel in Fox Glacier with mountain views, ground-floor units, and exclusive SKY TV channels

Accommodation & Rooms

Rainforest Motel Fox Glacier offers individually decorated units, all on the ground floor for easy access. Each heated apartment includes a kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Room configurations range from Queen Studios to Large Two-Bedroom Family Apartments, with many overlooking Mount Fox.

Amenities & Services

The motel is the exclusive provider of SKY TV channels in Fox Glacier, available in every apartment. Guests can use the guest laundry and luggage storage facilities at no extra cost. The tour desk books helicopter flights over the glaciers and guided walking tours.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Rainforest Motel sits on a quiet road off the main highway, 5 minutes' drive from Lake Matheson. Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier are within 30 minutes by car, and Gillespies Beach is a 30-minute drive away. The property is walking distance to local cafes, restaurants, and the tour operators for glacier activities.

Family & Pet-Friendly Features

Rainforest Motel welcomes pets, with designated pet-friendly accommodations available. Board games and puzzles are provided for family entertainment, and the large Two-Bedroom Family Apartment sleeps up to five guests. The family-owned motel offers a friendly atmosphere with a tour desk that can arrange child-friendly glacier walks.

Outdoor Spaces & Activities

Guests can use the picnic area and barbecue grills set in the scenic gardens with mountain views. The motel's tour desk organizes helicopter flights and guided tours of Westland National Park. Free private parking is available on site, and the property is smoke-free throughout.

• Location: Quiet location off main highway, 5 min from Lake Matheson
• Rooms: Heated ground-floor apartments with kitchenettes
• Entertainment: Exclusive SKY TV channels in Fox Glacier
• Services: Tour desk booking helicopter flights and guided tours
• Outdoor: Picnic area and barbecue grills
• Family: Pet-friendly and family rooms up to 5 guests
• Access: Free private parking and guest laundry