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Rainforest Motel

3.5 star property

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Unit) | Living area | TV
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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Twin Studio Unit) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
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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, Lake Matheson
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪27 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
  • Free WiFi

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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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Fox Glacier

When you stay at Rainforest Motel in Fox Glacier, you'll be in a national park, you'll be a short 5-minute drive from Lake Matheson. .This motel is within the region of Fox Glacier and Gillespies Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Matheson - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Peak Viewpoint - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 27 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 27 min drive - 18.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rainforest Motel

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Rainforest Motel Fox Glacier
Rainforest Motel
Rainforest Fox Glacier
Rainforest Hotel Fox Glacier
Rainforest Motel Motel
Rainforest Motel Fox Glacier
Rainforest Motel Motel Fox Glacier

Rainforest Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 340 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful regarding local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , great stay close to restaurants, nice green area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly manager, comfortable/clean room, great restaurant next door. Great stopover in Fox Glacier.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice cabin, beautiful views, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room & the staff recommendations for local activities & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Amenities
Our stay was a pleasant surprise. The room itself was spotless and very accommodating. The amenities which included plush linens and towels, and the soaps and shampoo were a very good quality. I highly recommend to stay at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property welcomed our Pet Lucy Lou. Staff so friendly our room was fantastic parking right outside the grounds were beautiful and all so close to all other amenities. Would absolutely recommend the Rainforest Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the centre of the village of fox glacier and nearby walks. Supplied toiletries, nespresso coffee, bathrobes etc are à very nice addition compared to other motels or even hotels! Lovely restaurant next door called Betsy Jayne.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless place lots of tea coffee, milk available. Great friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in beautiful Fox Glacier. The host gave us great tips for local nearby hikes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chun Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice owner! And the Room amenities was beyond my expectations, they provide milk foam machine for make your own latte! How fancy is that for a motel 🙌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WANGXI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good, very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot with fantastic hosts. Spotless room with wonderful modern bathroom & shower and bonus bathrobes. Walking distance to “town.”
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very modern and clean rooms. Great location. Supper friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good and clean rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly owner who offered great sightseeing and dining recommendations. Beautifully maintained, spacious rooms and motel grounds. Fantastic shower (both the size and water pressure), in room coffee machine and great location right next door to a lovely place to have dinner. Wouldn't change a thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious units and gardens. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Accommodating of puppy. Great location close to restaurants and walks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property for a stay in this beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a great stay, was a very nice property and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly welcome…milk for teas. Lovely setting, close to lake and walks. Sitting out areas with views. No air condition, unfortunately
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026