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

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

A cozy room with a stone wall, a cross-shaped window, and a sofa with cushions.

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

1. The Church at FOX

0.7 km from Lake Matheson

Stefanie

฿8,036

฿9,242 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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 grassy area with a white fence and chain-link barrier, a building with a sloped roof, and a mountainous backdrop.

2. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

1.7 km from Lake Matheson

Raine

฿1,712

฿1,969 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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

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

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

3. Rainforest Motel

0.2 km from Lake Matheson

"Lovely stay in the Rainforest motel. Andy is a great host who made us feel very welcome. We sadly, were only there for one night, as we were passing through on our way to Queenstown, however if we are lucky enough to return to NZ we would definitely stay here for a few nights. The property is comfortable, clean and the unit we had was updated and had a great new bathroom / wet room. The whole motel complex has such a relaxed feel about it and we have no doubt recommending it as a great place to...

Ellen

฿1,281

฿1,473 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

4. Lake Matheson Motel

< 0.1 km from Lake Matheson

Cindy

฿1,835

฿2,110 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a chair and a table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

5. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Scott

฿1,933

฿2,223 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

6. Fox Glacier Lodge

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Alison Walter

฿2,359

฿2,713 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 building with a balcony overlooking a sunset.

7. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

0.6 km from Lake Matheson

Jacobus

฿7,373

฿8,479 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

8. Sunset Motel

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Timothy

฿1,930

฿2,220 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

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

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.

9. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

0.3 km from Lake Matheson

graeme

฿904

฿1,065 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

10. The Westhaven Motel

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Jennifer

฿1,725

฿1,984 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A view of a mountainous landscape through large windows, with a seating area featuring a table and chairs.

A building with a modern design, surrounded by a garden with various flowers and a mountain backdrop.

A building with a gravel driveway and a lawn, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks.

11. High Peaks Hotel

1.2 km from Lake Matheson

Andrew

฿2,286

฿2,628 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A row of motel buildings with balconies, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

A building with a red roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A hotel with a sign reading "Glacier Country Heartland Hotels."

A modern interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a bar area.

12. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Marina

฿5,311

฿6,108 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

13. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

0.6 km from Lake Matheson

Matthew

฿2,949

฿3,391 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. 58 On Cron Motel

16.5 km from Lake Matheson

Sharon

฿3,391

฿3,900 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

15. Rainforest Deluxe

16.3 km from Lake Matheson

Catherine

฿6,079

฿6,991 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

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

16. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

16.6 km from Lake Matheson

jignesh

฿5,242

฿6,028 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

17. Punga Grove

16.3 km from Lake Matheson

David

฿3,465

฿3,985 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, and mountains in the background.

A modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

A paved road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

18. Franz Josef Oasis

19.3 km from Lake Matheson

Allison

฿3,480

฿4,002 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

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.

19. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

16.1 km from Lake Matheson

Kelvin

฿1,475

฿1,696 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, a chair, and a view of greenery through a window.

20. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

16.3 km from Lake Matheson

peter

฿7,111

฿11,474 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Matheson

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Church at FOX	9.8 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 319 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 342 reviews	View
Lake Matheson Motel	8.8 Excellent 452 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View

Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Always love my stay at MtCook View Motel. We were warmly welcomed by the Owner as well as his lovely dogs. Our room was already lovely and warm and the beds were very comfortable. Just Mother Nature decided that we didn’t need to see the Alps this visit."

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was nice with many dining options within walking distance. The rooms provided good heating and was a comfortable stay."

Rainforest Motel

10/10 Excellent

Sunset Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean room and bathroom great views"

The Westhaven Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome location. Great value!"

Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience overall and amazingly helpful and friendly staff"

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

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"

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"

Other attractions near Lake Matheson

A calm lake reflecting snow-capped mountains and a dense forest.

Lake Matheson

9.2/10 (417 reviews)

Hike around this picturesque lake in the forest to see the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps reflected in its dark waters on a clear day.

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A glacier with people walking on a rocky path.

Fox Glacier

9.0/10 (468 reviews)

Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.

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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 exploring the galleries in 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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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 South Side Walkway

You can take time to visit Fox Glacier South Side Walkway during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Matheson?

Lake Matheson is located in Fox Glacier. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful lakeside setting and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 16 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Adjacent to Lake Matheson, Heartland Hotel Glacier Country is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Sunset Motel and Rainforest Motel.

How many hotels will I find close to Lake Matheson?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile 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 room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Lake Matheson.

What can I see and do near Lake Matheson?

At Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest, Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier, you can surround yourself with nature. Stopping by Fox Glacier Guiding, Minnehaha Walk or Fox Glacier South Side Walkway is a fun way to see all the area has to offer. Peak Viewpoint and Lake Matheson are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Lake Matheson hotels

1. The Church at FOX

2. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

3. Rainforest Motel

4. Lake Matheson Motel

5. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

6. Fox Glacier Lodge

7. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

8. Sunset Motel

9. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

10. The Westhaven Motel

11. High Peaks Hotel

12. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

13. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

14. 58 On Cron Motel

15. Rainforest Deluxe

16. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

17. Punga Grove

18. Franz Josef Oasis

19. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

20. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Matheson

Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Rainforest Motel

Sunset Motel

The Westhaven Motel

Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Fox Glacier Lodge

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Other attractions near Lake Matheson

Lake Matheson

Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier Guiding

Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest

Te Koha Gallery

Minnehaha Walk

Fox Glacier South Side Walkway

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