Rainforest Motel
Location: 15 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, nz
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Stunning Mountain Views and Modern Amenities
Offering accommodation with free WiFi, satellite TV, and stunning mountain views, Rainforest Motel is the perfect retreat just minutes away from Lake Matheson.
Convenient Kitchen Facilities and Cozy Living Spaces
All apartments feature a kitchenette or kitchen equipped with a microwave and refrigerator, along with cozy amenities like electric blankets and a comfortable seating area.
Explore and Relax with Ease
With a tour desk to arrange helicopter flights and walking tours, as well as guest laundry and luggage storage facilities, Rainforest Motel ensures a seamless stay. Book now and unwind in the beauty of Mount Fox.
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Private check-in/check-out
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- First aid kit available
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Private picnics
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
Rooms Available
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Large Two-Bedroom Apartment
Featuring free toiletries, this apartment includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious apartment features soundproof walls, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as garden views. The unit has 4 beds.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
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Twin Studio
Featuring free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The studio features soundproof walls, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
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Queen Studio
This heated studio features lovely mountain views and a kitchen with an oven, a stove, a microwave and a small refrigerator. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests. From 15 December 2021 all guests 12 and over staying on the premises must have a valid Covid-19 vaccine passport (or valid medical exemption certificate).
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
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Double or Twin Studio
This heated studio features lovely mountain views and a small kitchenette with a microwave, small refrigerator, toaster and tea and coffee maker. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
This heated apartment features lovely mountain views and a separate living and dining area. It also has a kitchenette with a microwave, small refrigerator and tea and coffee maker.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
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One-Bedroom Apartment
Offering free toiletries, this apartment includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The apartment offers soundproof walls, a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
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Large Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
Offering free toiletries, this apartment includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious apartment offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a seating area, a dining area as well as garden views. The unit has 5 beds.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
Guest Reviews
- Ylaish (9/5): -
- Kim Ping (10/5): Overall, this was a fantastic stay, and one of our only regrets was not planning to stay for 3 days - We had a wonderful stay at Rainforest Motel and honestly wished we had planned to stay longer. We arrived in Fox Glacier at around 5pm and had to leave the next morning at 10am, so our time there was very limited. However, the owner, Mr. Andy, was exceptionally friendly, welcoming and hospitable. After learning that we only had a short stay, he thoughtfully recommended Betsey Jane Eatery & Bar next to the motel for dinner, which turned out to be an excellent suggestion. After dinner, we sat outside our room and were amazed by the beautiful starry sky in the peaceful darkness of Fox Glacier. The next morning, we followed Mr. Andy’s recommendations to visit a nearby lake and viewpoint, where we enjoyed stunning glacier scenery before continuing our journey. The motel itself was spotlessly clean, comfortable and surprisingly well-equipped. From the outside, it may appear simple and modest, but once inside, we were genuinely impressed by the quality of the facilities and the attention to comfort. It truly felt like a hidden gem surrounded by nature. We were extremely satisfied with the overall experience and felt it offered outstanding value for money. If I were to suggest one small improvement, it would be adding an extractor fan in the bathroom for extra comfort. Overall, this was a fantastic stay, and one of our only regrets was not planning to stay for 3 days and 2 nights instead of such a short visit.
- KayeED (10/5): Lovely property - Everything Nothing it was all great
- Lukas (10/5): - Sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Sehr gute Auskunft zu den Ausflugszielen und Restaurants. Ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen.
- Konark (10/5): -
- Catherine (8/5): - Comfy beds , fluffy towels
- Kiran (10/5): Room was really clean and tidy. The give lots of facilities in the room. Staff was really good. On this price it really - Good Mountain View and really good staff. He give valuable information about the Fox glacier. No comment
- YUEN TING (10/5): -
- David (10/5): -
- Shalaka (10/5): -
- Andrew (9/5): - Fantastic host and owner made us feel right at home, even offered us to use a shower after checking out and walking the copland track. Great value for money and right in the centre of town without being on the main road
- Seetheworld.Wanida (10/5): - ห้องพักดี ใกล้ร้านอาหารชื่อดัง เสียดายที่เรามาในวันที่ฝนตก
- Ying (3/5): - 停电，没有备用电源，不能洗澡、煮食、取暖。停电期间村里其他酒店是有电的
- CHIH YUAN (10/5): - 員工相當的熱情，也很乾淨，非常推薦。
- Sachin (10/5): Best stay on whole west coast - Best property in our entire trip to New Zealand, regardless of price range. The rooms are so beautiful with loads of amenities. Heck they even have dyson hair dryer and room fan (heater, cooler). The owner is kind and talkative, he made sure we feel comfortable. Property is amazing and has benches to sit and soak in the views. Don’t even think of booking any other stay while visiting Fox glacier, it was just perfect. Nothing
- Tim Stueber (8/5): - Customer Service Nothing specific
- Sandra (10/5): We loved Rainforest Motel! - This was the best place we stayed at out of 9 properties in New Zealand. The location and grounds were so beautiful with large green lawns and a mountain view that we could see from our room. It was so quiet and peaceful. Our rooms were large. The kitchen facilities had everything we needed. The bathroom was modern with nice ceramic tiling and a strong, hot shower. The owner, Andy, is so helpful. He booked a last minute helicopter flight for us. Nothing. It was perfect!
- amelie (10/5): Great stay ! - Great location ! Good room size. Comfortable bed. Very good wifi. Very pleased to see a Nespresso machine, pods and milk frother. Bath robes as well. Andy and his team are very efficient. They are doing the most to keep the property clean and welcoming. Laundry and dryer available for $2 each. We really enjoyed our stay and ended up staying an extra night. Would come back anytime.
- Colin (9/5): - This was a well situated motel at Fox Glacier. Whilst it was an older place the facilities were well stocked and clean with comfortable beds. Friendly staff.
- Achiraya (9/5): -
- sanqiao (10/5): 很舒适惬意的住宿 - 酒店位置很好，离马色森湖只有六分钟车程！厨房用具很全，有胶囊咖啡和咖啡机，还有浴衣，房间舒适宽敞！性价比很高！
- Yvonne (8/5): Amazing area to stay. A comfortable good value motel. - Really nice people. Went above and beyond,even giving us a lift to a walking track. It was a bit shabby and dated, but still great value
- Karolina (10/5): -
- Yoshika (8/5): - There was an unplanned power outage the whole west coast :(
- Schaefer (9/5): - Sehr freundliches Personal, mit vielen Tipps für Ausflüge in die Umgebung. Schöne Anlage.
- Jan Willem (9/5): - Good location, friendly manager and staff.
- CHUN MIN (9/5): - Receptionist office lady is very friendly 沒有
- LIRONG (10/5): -
- Gemma (8/5): -
- Tammy (10/5): Really enjoyed our stay. - Lovely comfortable rooms. Staff were friendly and helpful.
- Anne (10/5): - Beautiful location . Kind helpful owner and assistant . Well designed and appointed apartment Lots of up market touches including large fluffy white towels .Nice soaps ,shampoo etc Everything you need in the well planned kitchen area .Lots of coffee / tea making options provided . Not the best internet connections but sometimes that's no bad thing 😀
- Pearson (10/5): -
- Wenting (10/5): - 老板非常熱情且會介紹周邊景點，店狗超可愛，住宿期間提供清潔，離冰川服務基地走路2分鍾
- Madeline (10/5): -
- C (10/5): Thank you so much for a beautiful stay. Even though it was brief it was exactly what we needed to recharge our batteries - Everything
- Wen Lung (10/5): - Owner very nice and friendly.
- Noam (1/5): - I didnt have a chance to like anything. They simply canceled the booking minutes after confirming checkin times leaving me stuck. No explanation or apology. I didnt have a chance to like anything. They simply canceled the booking minutes after confirming checkin times leaving me stuck. No explanation or apology.
- Shih-Hsiu (10/5): - 整個都很棒，也有電子爐可以煮東西。 沒有
- Philippe (9/5): - Tout rien
- Chris (9/5): - Nice place to stay for a short visit in the area. So much to do and see.
- Deirdre (10/5): -
- Regan (8/5): -
- Wan Lin (9/5): -
- ZHENZHEN (10/5): -
- Jiang (9/5): -
- Penny (8/5): Andy was a very friendly and interesting host. Thanks for the stay Andy. - Close locality to little town
- Wei Wei (8/5): -
- Sashii Kala (10/5): -
- Chris (8/5): -
- Wardie (9/5): -
- Christine (10/5): -
- KAREN (10/5): - Great host with excellent food and attraction recommendations. Nil
- Kelvin (9/5): Great hosts, room very clean & tidy I would recommend this site anytime - Great host, gave us lots of information, room was clean & tidy and better than I expected for Motel Nothing
- raelene (10/5): - We were greeted by a delightful young lady at check-in, offering us fresh milk and advising us of dinner, coffee and breakfast options. Unit was clean and well equipped. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Very comfortable stay in Fox Glacier Nothing
- Paul (10/5): Clean, comfortable and quiet motel. Very helpful owner - lots of good advice - Excellent facilities, clean and comfortable motel. Manager was very friendly and gave advice on best location to see the Glacier/mountain nothing
- La Trobe (8/5): -
- Steven (8/5): Clean and comfortable, close to the town and a short drive to lovely views of Fox Glacier and Mount Cook - Set in nice grounds with a short walk to restaurants and shops in the little town. Comfortable and clean. We only used facilities for making breakfast. We only stayed one night and were blessed with good weather on day of arrival. Our host gave clear instructions on where to go and what to see to take advantage - very helpful!
- Steve (9/5): Excellent Property in the heart of Quaint Frans Joseph - We stayed in a one bedroom, we do like the extra space, nice room with all the trimmings, all ground floor units, nice vibe here, view from most rooms, nice country feel, my wife loved the Dyson hair dryer (not all rooms).Frans Joseph was full so we chose here, 15 mis drive away. Glad we did, beautiful location in a quaint town, nice restaurant next door, 2 pubs, coffee shop, groceries 200 Mts away nice meals. The owner lives onsite so nothing is a problem, he’s a good guy with with a wicked sense of humour, highly recommend Nothing really, one of our better stays really on the South Island. There were some budget units at the front of the property which were perfectly fine but we upgraded for a slightly better spot and view, I don’t think you would be disappointed, but if you like or can afford a bit more I would go for the units out the back or the one bedrooms.
- Dave (10/5): Wild West Coast lived up to its name. Had a great time and was nice to have a great room to come back to. - Comfortable clean and friendly. Perfect spot to explore the glaciers. Nothing
- Gary (10/5): It’s a feel good place!! - Beautiful location and comfortable stay. All good.
- Paul (9/5): - Close to town and facilities.
- Yun (10/5): -
- Shannon (10/5): Great place to stay - Very spacious and comfortable, walk to everything
- Keith (9/5): Would stay again. - Great views of the mountains. Easy walk to town. Friendly staff. All good 👍
- Johanna (9/5): Fijn verblijf in Fox Glacier - De ruimte en ligging van dit motel. Het oogt weliswaar enigszins gedateerd maar je ziet dat de eigenaar bezig is de zaak te moderniseren. Wij hadden n appartement (nr 5) met n nieuwe badkamer. Beddengoed en handdoeken is allemaal prima. De eigenaar is vriendelijk, heeft voor iedereen een praatje en geeft goede adviezen. Prijs/ kwaliteit is heel goed. Betsey Jane, het restaurant naast het motel, is uitstekend! Niets.
- Istvan (10/5): Lovely clean property with great amenities inside and very convenient for exploration of the area - Friendly and helpful manager at front desk. Pleasant surprise to have Nespresso coffee maker and Dyson hair dryer. Clean and spacious and convenient parking outside unit
- paul (10/5): Exceptional accommodation in a great location - The accommodation exceeded our expectations The bathroom in particular was outstanding with lovely local toiletries and a Dyson hairdryer! The friendly owner was so helpful and went above and beyond Nothing
- Sharon (10/5): Excellent location, great manager - Motel was within walking distance of the restaurants in town. The room was very clean and had everything we needed, comfy bed. Separate washing and drying facilities were very handy to have. I had messed up the booking and booked two rooms by mistake and the manager very kindly cancelled one of the bookings for free. That was very kind of him and very much appreciated.
- Daniel (10/5): - Cleanliness and close to the centre of Fox Glacier Village Nothing
- CHIN TAI (8/5): - 工作人員很熱情
- Eva (1/5): -
- F. Andreas (9/5): Gletschertour - Super freundlicher und lustiger Checkin and out. Alles vorhanden und sehr sauber. Schöner Blick auf die Berge. Ruhige Lage.Alles gut. Die Betten sind sehr weich.
- Rachadaporn (9/5): -
- Gustavo Alberto (8/5): Buen motel en Fox Glacoer - Departamento cómodo con una habitación, living y cocina y un baño amplio. Buena ubicación en Fox Glacier. Cafetera Nespresso !! Algo caro pero esa zina es cara
- Esther (8/5): Quiet, scenic Location, clean and comfortable apartment. - Quiet, scenic location,clean and comfortable. Convenient overnight stay for driving further South. Nothing
- juergen (10/5): Toller Aufenthalt - danke - Tolle Lage - super Typ der Inhaber Alles perfekt
- Corinne (10/5): -
- Joan (7/5): It met our needs, but $ was high for what we received. High tourist area, not many options, captive audience - Met our needs Paid a lot for what we received, high tourist area - high prices
- Greg (10/5): - Plenty of room, 2 couches, a breakfast table
- YYS (8/5): - The location is excellent, quiet but close to the town, a very good restaurant, and the Matheson lake. The interior is a bit out of date.
- Florence (8/5): - Le motel est idéalement situé à Fox glacier. Nous avons pu bénéficier d'un appartement très spacieux et confortable.
- Tyler (9/5): - All good at the rainforest and no rain... great photos. Knowledge of best viewing times.
- Marleen (10/5): Top! - Fijne plek in een mooi park. Bedden worden iedere ochtend opgemaakt en heerlijke grote handdoeken verschoond. Kleine keuken met alles erop en eraan.
- Lisa (7/5): - The location. Kitchen and cleanliness Bed. I overpaid
- Hugh (9/5): -
- Nickolas (10/5): -
- Joshua (6/5): - Not bad, dated but priced accordingly. Would stay again.
- Lorelle (10/5): Great Motel - Lovely rooms with everything you need. Walk to main street with with a variety of cafe's. Hotel on the corner. Short drive to Lake Matheson and view point of Fox Glacier. Highly recommend this motel. The bed was a little soft for us. Minor issue.
- Chris (7/5): -
- Ann & Brian (9/5): Comfortable well equipped motel in Fox Glacier. - Good well equipped motel room. Close to restaurants and other sites in Fox Glacier.
- Dhaval (7/5): -
- Alison (10/5): Spacious units, great location, very clean. - Very spacious unit, ideal.for two.couples travelling together (us) or a family group. Very clean, good facilities.
- Tracy (10/5): We really enjoyed our stay. The apartment was very spacious and meticulously clean and comfortable. - Great location close to the village and the hikes in the area.
- Kathy (8/5): - Great motel , great guy at check in , gave us good advice and was friendly and his dog as well
- Rebecca (10/5): - The room was fantastic, and the shower was the best we’ve had all trip, the water power was amazing. It was a fantastic place to stay and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Genuinely recommend.
- Kristen (10/5): A Very Nice Stay! - We had a nice stay here - clean, comfortable, friendly host. It’s within walking distance of restaurantsvandvtourvsites.
- Kathrin (10/5): -
- Karen (8/5): Lovely area and great restaurant within walking distance - The host of the property was helpful and informative on our arrival . The accommodation was basic but fine for our 2 nights stay and met with our expectations.
- Marie Paule (10/5): -
- Gabriele (10/5): Would like to have stayed longer 👍 - Great value for money, great location, great staff Nothing
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