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

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

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$2,212

NT$2,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a large sliding glass door leading to a parking area.

2. Rainforest Motel

5 km from Lake Matheson

Siew

NT$1,623

NT$1,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

A wooden dining table with a woven placemat, two chairs, a basket of bread, a teapot, a cup, and a glass of water.

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

3. Fox Glacier Lodge

5.3 km from Lake Matheson

Maria

NT$2,958

NT$3,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

A sign for Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Parks with a view of mountains and clouds.

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

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

4. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

4.5 km from Lake Matheson

vicki

NT$864

NT$1,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking snow-capped mountains and a clear sky.

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

5. Sunset Motel

4.2 km from Lake Matheson

Timothy

NT$2,022

NT$2,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a dining area.

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

6. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

18.5 km from Lake Matheson

Kelvin

NT$1,410

NT$1,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 building with a flat roof and a small window, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain in the background.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

7. Punga Grove

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

David

NT$3,313

NT$3,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

8. Lake Matheson Motel

4.7 km from Lake Matheson

Joe

NT$3,475

NT$3,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

9. 58 On Cron Motel

18.8 km from Lake Matheson

Sharon

NT$3,172

NT$3,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stainless steel refrigerator.

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

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

10. The Westhaven Motel

5.2 km from Lake Matheson

Alison

NT$1,935

NT$2,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a palm tree.

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

11. Alpine Glacier Motel

18.5 km from Lake Matheson

Neal

NT$2,115

NT$2,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

12. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

18.9 km from Lake Matheson

NT$3,446

NT$3,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

13. The Church at FOX

5.3 km from Lake Matheson

Stefanie

NT$7,683

NT$8,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

14. Rainforest Deluxe

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

Catherine

NT$5,810

NT$6,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 restaurant named 'Mansoon' with outdoor seating and a sign indicating a 2 for 1 gourmet pizza offer.

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.

15. Rainforest Retreat

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

Tracy

NT$2,267

NT$2,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A person using binoculars on a balcony with stone pillars, overlooking palm trees and a sunset.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a scenic view.

A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a framed picture on the wall.

A stone balcony with a railing, overlooking a landscape with hills.

16. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

5.2 km from Lake Matheson

Jacobus

NT$3,916

NT$4,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

17. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

peter

NT$4,762

NT$6,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

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

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

18. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

18.6 km from Lake Matheson

Kerry

NT$1,991

NT$2,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with greenery and a view of a snow-capped peak.

A dining area with a glass table and chairs, a sofa with a green pillow, and a view of a wooden fence through large windows.

A window with a view of a mountain range and a palm tree.

A row of two-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

19. 10 Cottages

18.7 km from Lake Matheson

Melissa

NT$3,342

NT$3,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A spacious living area with multiple sofas and a wooden coffee table, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a wooden coffee table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a stack of firewood.

A spacious wooden cabin with a large dining area, kitchen, and seating area.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of snow-capped mountains.

20. Westwood Lodge

18.9 km from Lake Matheson

mabel

NT$8,430

NT$9,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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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 316 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 341 reviews	View
Fox Glacier Lodge	8.8 Excellent 368 reviews	View
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels	8.4 Very good 411 reviews	View
Sunset Motel	8.6 Excellent 386 reviews	View

Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

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!!!"

Fox Glacier Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was sweet and I is loved the glow worms walk"

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

8/10 Good

"Everything was good."

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Very spacious. A kitchen with a stove, fridge, MW. It's a suite with living room divided by a sliding door. The owner is super nice that showed us great viewing sights and informed us the road closures more than 100 miles away. Highly recommended for shorter and longer trip."

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"

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

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"

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. Fox Glacier Lodge

4. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

5. Sunset Motel

6. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

7. Punga Grove

8. Lake Matheson Motel

9. 58 On Cron Motel

10. The Westhaven Motel

11. Alpine Glacier Motel

12. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

13. The Church at FOX

14. Rainforest Deluxe

15. Rainforest Retreat

16. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

17. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

18. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

19. 10 Cottages

20. Westwood Lodge

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Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Motel

Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Sunset Motel

Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

The Westhaven Motel

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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