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Rainforest Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Lake Matheson

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Mountain view
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit) | Dining room
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Twin Studio Unit) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Family) | View from room
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Unit) | Living area | TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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15 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier
  • Place, Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Aoraki / Mount Cook
  • Place, Lake Matheson
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Unit) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Queen or Twin Studio Unit) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Queen or Twin Studio Unit)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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View from room

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Twin Studio Unit)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit)

Mountain view

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Unit)

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio Unit)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio Unit) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Family)

Mountain view

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Large Family)

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Fox Glacier

In Fox Glacier .You'll find Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier in the area of this Fox Glacier motel. Gillespies Beach and Aoraki / Mount Cook are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Matheson - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 17 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 17 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Gillespies Beach - 42 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Königliche Amerikanische Küche - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rainforest Motel

3.5-star motel near Lake Matheson
Rainforest Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Rainforest Motel also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Fox Glacier motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Rainforest Motel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rainforest Motel to the airport?

Rainforest Motel is 99.1 mi (143-min drive) away from the Hokitika (HKK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rainforest Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rainforest Motel.

Does Rainforest Motel offer free breakfast?

Rainforest Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rainforest Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Rainforest Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Rainforest Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Rainforest Motel have a pool?

Rainforest Motel does not have a pool.

Does Rainforest Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Rainforest Motel to downtown Fox Glacier?

Rainforest Motel is 4 mi away from Fox Glacier.

Rainforest Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 325 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, ST PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, well-appointed kitchen, lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ingrid

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had friendly service from the owner. A very comfortable spot for us. Stayed one night! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location excellently appointed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Clean room. Quiet area. Walking distance to Main Street and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous!

I would highly recommend this accommodation. Loads of parking, near shops, fantastic view. Andy was really friendly had a good chat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grest place to stop over and explore glacierland

We were super-comfortable in our small suite with everything we needed for a thoroughly enjoyable 3 night stay. There were wonderful views out on to the Fox range mountains, and only a 5min walk from the excellent and very atmosphetic Cook and Saddle cafe. Lake Matheson with its memorable rainforest walk, the mirrored reflections of Mtns Tasman and Cook, and the welcoming cafe offering excellent fare to eat and drink - as well as a local artist's gallery - was a real bonus. Thanks, Andy, for a rest stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prathibha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbeatable location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great oasis

Great oasis after long drive. And a black lab to seal the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasile

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was exactly what we needed for one night accommodation. The checkin went fast and smooth and the owner/manager provided great advice and pleasant conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff! It was a beautiful and accessible location. Everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful staff. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to see Fox and Franz J. Host recommended a great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place but quite rundown. Old beds etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and helpful staff. Comfortable, cute rooms in beautiful location. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything we needed

We had a comfortable 3 night stay in a very clean Studio unit, equipped with a kitchenette that had a fridge, microwave, small oven and a two ring electric hob, toaster, kettle and electric frying pan - ideal for producing simple meals. Tea, coffee and biscuits were provided, plus a small bottle of milk on arrival. The ensuite shower provided plenty of hot water at impressive pressure. We had a couple of chairs and a small table. Parking available immediately outside our unit. It was quiet and we slept well. Our host, Andy, was very friendly and gave us useful pointers on the walks/sights in both Fox and Franz Joseph - this helped us get the most out of our time there. His dog Stella was also very friendly. Having SKY TV allowed us to watch the Super Rugby - bonus! We enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great details on a nice property. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little place - great value for the price! Manager was so fabulously friendly. Great restaurant right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025