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A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.

A room with a large window offering a mountain view, a blue sofa, a small table, and a red ottoman.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

A building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a grassy area.

1. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

3.2 km from Lake Matheson

Raine

NT$1,785

NT$2,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a wooden table, and a chair.

A covered outdoor area with a view of mountains and a picnic table.

A living room with two sofas, a TV, and a large window offering a mountain view.

2. Rainforest Motel

5 km from Lake Matheson

Siew

NT$1,644

NT$1,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a red-tiled roof and a sign indicating it is Bella Vista Hotel.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator. There is a dining area with two chairs and a table.

A modern building with a parking lot, outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

5.2 km from Lake Matheson

Scott

NT$2,145

NT$2,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern kitchen with a large TV, a coffee machine, and a plant.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a red building.

A modern bathroom with a double sink, a towel rack, a hairdryer, and a neon sign.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

4. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

18.5 km from Lake Matheson

Kelvin

NT$1,407

NT$1,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A wooden bench outside a building with a view of a road and mountains.

A building with a sloped roof, white walls, and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with a remote control, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

5. Alpine Glacier Motel

18.5 km from Lake Matheson

Neal

NT$2,173

NT$2,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A room with a glass table reflecting the view of mountains and greenery outside.

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancy, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and greenery.

6. Sunset Motel

4.2 km from Lake Matheson

Timothy

NT$1,959

NT$2,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a rolled towel on the bed.

A horse near a tree and a fence in a rural setting.

7. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

4.5 km from Lake Matheson

graeme

NT$862

NT$1,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A motel with a red roof, located in a mountainous area with a clear sky.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A building with a red roof and stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, a green sofa, and a painting on the wall.

8. 58 On Cron Motel

18.8 km from Lake Matheson

Sharon

NT$3,166

NT$3,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a reception sign, and a view of mountains in the background.

A grassy outdoor area with a large rock, a red fence, and a variety of plants and flowers.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

9. Lake Matheson Motel

4.7 km from Lake Matheson

Joe

NT$3,519

NT$4,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a red chair, a glass table, and a wooden wardrobe.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and rocks.

A building with stone walls and large windows, a paved pathway, and outdoor seating.

10. The Westhaven Motel

5.2 km from Lake Matheson

Alison

NT$1,829

NT$2,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

A wooden cabin with a large window overlooking a lush garden with various potted plants and a small house.

A wooden house with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden cabin with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

11. Fox Glacier Lodge

5.3 km from Lake Matheson

Alison Walter

NT$2,709

NT$3,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

A sign for Punga Grove Motel & Suites with a "Vacancy" label, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

12. Punga Grove

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

David

NT$3,312

NT$3,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A couple seated on a balcony overlooking snow-capped mountains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a shower area.

A hotel with a central building and two wings, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A view of a mountainous landscape through a window, with a silhouette of a person in the foreground.

13. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

Kerry

NT$2,635

NT$3,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

14. Rainforest Deluxe

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

Catherine

NT$6,023

NT$6,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern living room with two black leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A picnic table in a park with a mountain backdrop.

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed bushes and a paved pathway leading to a building with a red roof.

A hotel room with two beds, large windows, and a view of a building outside.

15. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

19 km from Lake Matheson

Darren

NT$1,858

NT$2,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.

A cozy log cabin room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

16. Rainforest Retreat

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

Tracy

NT$2,582

NT$2,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.

A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.

17. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

18.9 km from Lake Matheson

jignesh

NT$4,978

NT$5,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern building entrance with wooden paneling, a glass door, and a view of a lush garden.

A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.

A modern building with a long corridor and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

18. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

peter

NT$6,785

NT$10,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

19. Haka House Franz Josef

18.5 km from Lake Matheson

Laurie

NT$1,559

NT$1,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A stone house with a steep gabled roof, a small bell tower, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a stone wall, and a large window.

A cozy room with a bed, a wooden bench, and a stone wall.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, wooden staircase, and a view of the outdoors.

20. The Church at FOX

5.3 km from Lake Matheson

Stefanie

NT$7,669

NT$8,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Matheson

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 317 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 341 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.0 Wonderful 174 reviews	View
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 804 reviews	View

Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

Fox Glacier Lodge

8/10 Good

"The 2 bedroom family room was small and sparse but cozy. The heated beds were a plus and the lodge was easily walkable to the grocery store, a great cafe, and the Fox Glacier HeliTours office. The office had games and puzzles to loan for rainy days. Room was clean and beds were comfy"

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Staff so friendly. Room is clean"

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

8/10 Good

"Easy access and parking.. full kitchen was good"

Rainforest Motel

8/10 Good

"Beautiful place to stay. Good help and advise from the owner. Beware!!! everything in the town closes at 9:30pm not even pack of chips is available past that time. Hotel facilities are modest but clean and well kept. Gets a little cold but I am not used to cold so even a little bit cold seems much to me. Overall a modest place with modest pricing, views are a real bonus!!!"

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, clean room, clean and spacious kitchen.And FREE COFFEE + MUFFINS + SOUP. There was hardly anyone when we stayed here coz probably it was winter plus it was raining the whole week so we had the whole lounge and kitchen to our selves. They also have lots of games for everyone so you won’t feel bored"

Sunset Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Had everything we needed, clean and tidy, friendly and helpful staff"

Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

8/10 Good

"we had an interconnecting room which worked well for us. from are clean and sufficient for a short stay."

The Westhaven Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place"

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Pro: Kind/friendly/helpful manager. Perfect wifi. Great location. Con: Room was a bit tight."

Other attractions near Lake Matheson

Peak Viewpoint

9.4/10 (66 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Fox Glacier with a trip to Peak Viewpoint. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Lake Matheson

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Matheson during your travels in Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Lake Matheson

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Matheson during your travels in Fox Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Minnehaha Walk

You can take time to visit Minnehaha Walk during your travels to Fox Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Fox Glacier Guiding

You can take time to visit Fox Glacier Guiding during your travels to Fox Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

You can take time to visit Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest during your travels to Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Te Koha Gallery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Te Koha Gallery during your trip to Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Matheson?

Lake Matheson is located in an area that travelers like for its glaciers. You'll find 17 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Matheson?

High Peaks Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Matheson. Other good options within a few miles include Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier and Sunset Motel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Matheson?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Matheson.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Matheson, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Lake Matheson.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Matheson?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Lake Matheson, click here.

What can I see and do near Lake Matheson?

Enjoy nature at Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest, Peak Viewpoint, or Lake Gault. Stopping by Minnehaha Walk, Fox Glacier Guiding, or Fox Glacier South Side Walkway is a fun way to see all the area has to offer. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Lake Matheson and Lake Matheson.

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Our top choices for Lake Matheson hotels

1. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

2. Rainforest Motel

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

5. Alpine Glacier Motel

6. Sunset Motel

7. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

8. 58 On Cron Motel

9. Lake Matheson Motel

10. The Westhaven Motel

11. Fox Glacier Lodge

12. Punga Grove

13. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

14. Rainforest Deluxe

15. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

16. Rainforest Retreat

17. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

18. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

19. Haka House Franz Josef

20. The Church at FOX

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Matheson

Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

Fox Glacier Lodge

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Rainforest Motel

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Sunset Motel

Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

The Westhaven Motel

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Other attractions near Lake Matheson

Peak Viewpoint

Lake Matheson

Lake Matheson

Minnehaha Walk

Fox Glacier Guiding

Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest

Te Koha Gallery

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