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

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

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

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

1. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

Raine

$54 nightly

$62 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

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.

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

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

2. High Peaks Hotel

Fox Glacier

Andrew

$63 nightly

$73 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

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 building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a wooden deck, and various plants.

3. Lake Matheson Motel

Fox Glacier

Joe

$116 nightly

$134 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

4. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

Scott

$59 nightly

$69 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

5. Sunset Motel

Fox Glacier

Timothy

$57 nightly

$65 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

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

A building with a balcony overlooking a sunset.

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.

6. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

Fox Glacier

Jacobus

$204 nightly

$237 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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.

7. Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier

Alison Walter

$81 nightly

$93 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

8. The Westhaven Motel

Fox Glacier

Jennifer

$52 nightly

$61 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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

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

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

9. Rainforest Motel

Fox Glacier

Siew

$47 nightly

$54 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, a sink, and a window.

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."

10. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

Fox Glacier

Marina

$144 nightly

$169 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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 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.

11. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Fox Glacier

graeme

$28 nightly

$32 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

12. The Church at FOX

Fox Glacier

Stefanie

$229 nightly

$265 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

13. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

Fox Glacier

Matthew

$88 nightly

$101 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

A house with a red roof, a covered porch, and a view of mountains in the background.

A room with a view of a garden through a window.

A room with a bed, a nightstand, and a window.

A cozy room with a globe on a table, a lamp, and a couch with a cushion.

14. Misty Peaks Guesthouse

Fox Glacier

Anonymous traveler

$244 nightly

$283 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a mirror.

A mural of birds and flowers on a wall with a geometric pattern and a wooden floor.

A wooden porch with a bicycle leaning against the wall.

A wooden table in a natural setting with mountains in the background.

15. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Mount Cook

Annabelle

$213 nightly

$247 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

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 kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

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

16. 58 On Cron Motel

Franz Josef Glacier

Sharon

$85 nightly

$100 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with a mountain view, featuring wooden tables and chairs, and large windows.

A modern interior with large windows offering mountain views, comfortable seating, and a patterned floor.

A restaurant with a mountain view, featuring purple chairs and round tables.

A modern hotel with multiple buildings, large windows, and snow-covered surroundings.

17. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

Mount Cook

Natasha

$225 nightly

$259 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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 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.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outdoors.

18. Westwood Lodge

Franz Josef Glacier

mabel

$262 nightly

$302 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

A view from inside a building, looking out to a street with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.

A sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a TV, and a view of mountains and trees.

A table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

19. The Terrace

Franz Josef Glacier

Neil

$111 nightly

$130 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A covered porch with white railings, hanging flower baskets, and outdoor seating.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, some with red cushions.

A bar area with a pool table, bar counter with bottles, and a chalkboard menu.

A two-story building with a red roof, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

20. Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

Lorenz

$145 nightly

$170 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Karangarua Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Location to Fox Glacier. The young man who checked us in was a delightful. He gave us info about the area that we were unaware of. Room clean. Amenities were great. Views unbelievable!"

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

8/10 Good

"Excellent location to explore Cook Mtn. and surrounding area. Clean room. Excellent staff. Kitchen was spotless and the guests really took care of it. We thoroughly enjoyed the deck looking out to the mountains. Would recommend to anyone."

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"This place is stunning. The treehouse 2 BR cabin is amazing, with beautiful furnishings and everything you need. The hot tub on a cold spring night was a treat. Beautiful trees & foliage surround each cabin, so you feel like you're in a private, secluded spot."

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"great location and nice spacious accommodation"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely wonderful hotel. Rooms are large and clean. Bathroom has a large whirlpool tub and shower. Has a separate heater. Toiletries are provided. Main bedroom is huge. Has a sitting area with a table. Has a large gas fireplace. A very good breakfast is provided. Room are a fridge and a coffee/ tea making area, Conveniently located close to town and glacier. Staff are friendly, polite and helpful. Highest recommendation"

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!!!"

Punga Grove

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The kitchenette was well equipped and room was spacious for 2. Room was well maintained and clean. Staff was helpful and informative. Toilet has a warmer which is good for cold winter days."

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Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Kerrs Road Fox Glacier

$28 nightly

$32 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (413 reviews)

Chateau Backpacker & Motels

8 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier

$35 nightly

$41 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

9 Cron St Franz Josef Glacier West Coast

$44 nightly

$51 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (175 reviews)

Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

39 Sullivan Rd Fox Glacier

$88 nightly

$101 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

4/10 (44 reviews)

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Bowen Drive Mount Cook

$161 nightly

$187 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)

Kahere Retreat

11 Potters Lane Franz Josef Glacier West Coast

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Karangarua?

The best area to stay in Karangarua is the central village area, which offers the most convenient access to local attractions and amenities.This area is the primary hub for visitors, characterized by its proximity to the Karangarua River and the main road, State Highway 6. Accommodations here often provide scenic views of the surrounding mountains and native bush. It's a compact area, making it easy to reach local points of interest.For couples and solo travelers seeking a peaceful retreat with easy access to nature, staying in the central village is ideal. You'll find yourself close to walking tracks, opportunities for river activities, and the start of scenic drives deeper into the West Coast wilderness.

When is the best time to go to Karangarua?

The best time to go to Karangarua is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warmest and most stable.During this period, you can expect average temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). This warmer weather is ideal for outdoor activities like hiking the many trails in the Westland Tai Poutini National Park, fishing in the Karangarua River, or exploring the coastline. The longer daylight hours also allow for more time to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.Should you prefer cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) also offer good conditions. You'll find temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F), which are comfortable for exploring. These seasons can also offer excellent opportunities for photography due to the changing foliage and clearer skies.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Karangarua.

How much is the nightly rate at a Karangarua hotel?

Prices for hotels in Karangarua often vary, but you can find a great deal from $32 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Karangarua hotels

1. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

2. High Peaks Hotel

3. Lake Matheson Motel

4. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

5. Sunset Motel

6. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

7. Fox Glacier Lodge

8. The Westhaven Motel

9. Rainforest Motel

10. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

11. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

12. The Church at FOX

13. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

14. Misty Peaks Guesthouse

15. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

16. 58 On Cron Motel

17. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

18. Westwood Lodge

19. The Terrace

20. Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

Top Karangarua Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Rainforest Retreat

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Oasis

Rainforest Motel

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

More cheap stays in Karangarua

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Chateau Backpacker & Motels

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Kahere Retreat

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