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

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

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.

1. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

Margaret

$51 nightly

$59 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a TV.

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

2. High Peaks Hotel

Fox Glacier

Andrew

$52 nightly

$60 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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.

3. Lake Matheson Motel

Fox Glacier

Cindy

$54 nightly

$62 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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.

4. Rainforest Motel

Fox Glacier

Siew

$53 nightly

$61 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

Hamish

$62 nightly

$71 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

A room with a large window, a table with a bottle and plate of food, and two people sitting on a couch.

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

A building with a balcony overlooking a sunset.

6. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

Fox Glacier

Jacobus

$207 nightly

$241 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

7. Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier

Maria

$66 nightly

$76 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

8. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

Scott

$52 nightly

$61 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

9. The Westhaven Motel

Fox Glacier

Jennifer

$48 nightly

$56 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

10. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Fox Glacier

graeme

$30 nightly

$34 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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.

11. The Church at FOX

Fox Glacier

Stefanie

$240 nightly

$276 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a bathroom with a sink and towel, and a view of the outside.

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

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

12. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

Fox Glacier

Marina

$122 nightly

$141 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

13. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

Fox Glacier

Matthew

$89 nightly

$102 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

A living room with a grey sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a television on a stand.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a cozy seating area.

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

14. Misty Peaks Guesthouse

Fox Glacier

Anonymous traveler

$262 nightly

$303 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A compact room with a wooden wall, a small desk with a chair, a hanging coat rack, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden porch with a bicycle leaning against the wall.

15. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Mount Cook

Katie

$222 nightly

$257 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy room with a large window offering a mountain view, a comfortable sofa, and a television.

A room with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a valley. There is a round table with a chair and a book on it.

A room with a large window offering a view of snow-covered mountains.

A room with a large window offering a view of snow-covered mountains and a clear sky.

16. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Mount Cook

Jun

$163 nightly

$187 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, a bar counter with stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.

17. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

Mike

$101 nightly

$118 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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 row of modern, single-story buildings with large windows, situated near a body of water with a reflection, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains 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

Franz Josef Glacier

Rex

$99 nightly

$115 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

19. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Franz Josef Glacier

Kelvin

$42 nightly

$49 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

20. Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Glacier

Catherine

$186 nightly

$214 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Karangarua Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the deck spa in our “cottage”, very relaxing after a day on your feet! Spacious rooms with plenty of kitchen facilities."

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great views from our room and also from communal kitchen area and the patio is great. Rooms are nice and well equipped. Parking is limited in front and first in first serve so may have to park in designated areas not to further away. Very much enjoyed our 1 night stay."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Wild Kea exceeded our expectations. It has been newly tastefully renovated, with great amenities. Super friendly staff. Free coffee machine etc. Highly recommended"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast included and amazing staff that were very helpful. Would definitly book this property again. One of the best motels we have stayed in."

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing view"

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was super easy. It made my day to be greeted by to 2 sweet and gentle dogs. They will come to check in on you and get a few pets before heading to the next guest. The room was nice and although we were only there one night the accommodations would have be excellent for a longer stay."

Punga Grove

8/10 Good

"When I asked for a quiet room due to sleeping disorder, the staff kindly accommodated my request by upgrading our room. The man was very helpful."

Sunset Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great value for an overnight stay …. Nice vista out the multiple glazed windows Highly recommend"

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."

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Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Kerrs Road Fox Glacier

$30 nightly

$34 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (415 reviews)

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

9 Cron St Franz Josef Glacier West Coast

$42 nightly

$49 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (176 reviews)

Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

39 Sullivan Rd Fox Glacier

$89 nightly

$102 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

4/10 (44 reviews)

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Bowen Drive Mount Cook

$172 nightly

$198 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (125 reviews)

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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 $34 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. Rainforest Motel

5. Sunset Motel

6. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

7. Fox Glacier Lodge

8. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

9. The Westhaven Motel

10. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

11. The Church at FOX

12. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

13. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

14. Misty Peaks Guesthouse

15. Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

16. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

17. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

18. Franz Josef Oasis

19. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

20. Rainforest Deluxe

Top Karangarua Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Retreat

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Franz Josef Oasis

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Punga Grove

Sunset Motel

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

More cheap stays in Karangarua

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

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Ribbonwood Retreat

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