Fox Glacier is home to High Peaks Hotel. Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Waiho Hot Tubs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Visit our Fox Glacier travel guide
167 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859
What's nearby
Lake Matheson
4 min drive - 4.0 km
Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
2 min drive - 2.2 km
Westcoast Wildlife Centre
18 min drive - 26.9 km
Glacier Hot Pools
19 min drive - 27.3 km
Waiho Hot Tubs
19 min drive - 27.3 km
Getting around
Hokitika (HKK)
147 min drive
Restaurants
Matheson Cafe
3 min drive
Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon
2 min drive
Betsey Jane
17 min walk
Cafe Neve
2 min drive
Königliche Amerikanische Küche
3 min drive
About this property
High Peaks Hotel
Property highlights
High Peaks Hotel provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
An area shuttle, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at High Peaks Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Refrigerators, cable channels, and electric kettles
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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1 building
1 floor
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Refrigerator
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
High Peaks Fox Glacier
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Frequently asked questions
Is High Peaks Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at High Peaks Hotel?
As of 2026/3/21, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High Peaks Hotel on 2026/4/4 start from NT$2,258, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at High Peaks Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at High Peaks Hotel?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is High Peaks Hotel located?
Situated in Fox Glacier, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Te Wahipounamu and Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest. Lake Matheson and Lake Gault are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
High Peaks Hotel Reviews
7.6
Good
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Clean room but the whole place needs updating, and sooner rather than later. Small tweaks would improve it : better in room kitchen, there was an unsafe tap; tidy up the grounds, we had a view of an abandoned motel; get a new sign up. And finally, consider opening up the on site restaurant. There is a fantastic view of Mount Cook from here, the motel should make more of it.
I wouldn't recommend staying here in it's present state.
Judith
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Gary
2025/11/27
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and tidy room, good parking the one and only staff member that checked us in was excellent.
No trained staff, Mini bar fridge, can't be more mini, and grew mould inside.
Bedside lamp has broken switch, not functioning. Paid $4 laundry machine doesn't work at all.
For more than $300 a night, that is a rip-off deal.
Total Micky mouse business down here.
The outside lights were on all night so yhe room was not dark , and some sort of pump or refrigerator unit kept coming on throughout the night, but the place was clean and comfortable.
Property was OK, they were giving it a spruce up, room was clean,2 rubbish bins which is a first, shower was great, could have been awesome if the in-house restaurant was up and running, looked a great facility, but also understand about paying extra staff to man it.
Stone
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Brian snd Robbie
2025/2/24
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room we had was great. Very good sound proofing. Spaciou room.Comfortable chairs. Ex bed. Office area was ex. 2 things though - cafe and dining area was closed and our room had only 2 cups, 1 wine glass. Electric jug. No spoons or crockery. Car park weedy and scruffy.
Brian snd Robbie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kasey
2023/12/8
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom smelled like mold. But everything looked clean. Good shower pressure. Other than the smell, this was a great price n would stay again. Slow wifi.
Kasey
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Wayne
2024/3/5
The owners appear to be new to the business. The lady was friendly and helpful.
The laundry area worked well but could use a cleaning. The shower door leaked water onto the floor which could cause problems over time.
A few more dishes would have been useful ie bowls for cereal.
The property is new and clean. The service is excellent. There looks like a future space for a restaurant . That will help because town centre is a drive away. Therefore they need to look at kitchenette facilities in rooms. You need more than a kettle. Please supply a toaster and microwave! You have the room to do so. Your generous size kitchen sink needs hot water! Improve your kitchen and you will be top stars.
Arrived at 5pm to a note for check-in and never saw any staff at all. The room was basic but tired and in need of updating. There was a musty smell overpowered by a sweet perfume smell. Bedding and towels clean. Good hot shower. Two cups but only one drinking glass and no teaspoons. ‘Fridge noisy and had to turn off. Could hear shower in neighbouring room. No bedside lights meant getting out of bed to put light on/off. The light outside of bedroom window was bright and on all night. Quiet overnight. Overall if you want a cheap bed for the night it’s ok but don’t expect much.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
David
2026/3/6
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For the price, this place was good for an overnight stop. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable - we got a great night's sleep. A bit basic amenity-wise. The glacier viewpoint further along the road is very good. Book a table for dinner at one of the village eateries if you want to dine early.
David
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Scott
2026/2/18
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff & good sized tidy room.
Needs so yard work done & an exterior clean as looks pretty rundown from the outside.
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
david
2026/2/28
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff courteous and helpful, but the room and hotel were quite basic. No aircon was a big negative. Also no microwave or bowls/utensils, but the staff did provide use of.
Toilet seat wasn't attached.TV wouldn't go
Said it was a hotel but no restaurant and no toaster or plates in room. No milk. No spare roll of toilet paper and we ran out. Curtains had broken hooks and weren't attached properly. Grounds very untidy with long grass and weeds. We definately won't be staying again.