The Best Hotels Closest to Sentinel Rock in Westland Tai Poutini National Park for 2026

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

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

A building with a sloped roof, white walls, and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

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

1. Alpine Glacier Motel

2.5 mi from Sentinel Rock

Cheryl

$65 nightly

$76 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

2. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

2.9 mi from Sentinel Rock

Chandan

$99 nightly

$115 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Total with taxes and fees

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 modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

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

3. Punga Grove

2.7 mi from Sentinel Rock

Milena

$102 nightly

$118 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

4. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2.5 mi from Sentinel Rock

Kelvin

$46 nightly

$53 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

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.

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.

5. Rainforest Retreat

2.7 mi from Sentinel Rock

Tracy

$58 nightly

$68 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 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.

6. 58 On Cron Motel

2.8 mi from Sentinel Rock

Zhi Jun

$97 nightly

$113 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

7. Franz Josef Oasis

4.8 mi from Sentinel Rock

Rie

$93 nightly

$106 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

8. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

2.8 mi from Sentinel Rock

peter

$165 nightly

$192 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Total with taxes and fees

9. Rainforest Deluxe

2.7 mi from Sentinel Rock

Xavier

$138 nightly

$159 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

10. Rainforest Motel

8.2 mi from Sentinel Rock

Siew

$53 nightly

$61 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

A parking area with several cars, including a white sedan and a white SUV with red and yellow markings, in front of a building with a sloped roof.

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.

11. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

2.7 mi from Sentinel Rock

Aviral

$53 nightly

$62 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

Total with taxes and fees

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.

12. 10 Cottages

2.7 mi from Sentinel Rock

Melissa

$100 nightly

$117 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

13. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

9.2 mi from Sentinel Rock

Raine

$46 nightly

$53 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

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

14. The Terrace

2.6 mi from Sentinel Rock

Sandra

$100 nightly

$117 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A night sky with stars and the Milky Way over a modern building with large windows and a wooden deck.

A night sky with the Milky Way over a residential area with houses and palm trees.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with a stove and sink is visible in the background.

15. Franz Alpine Retreat

4.6 mi from Sentinel Rock

Faye

$61 nightly

$71 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical foliage and a large tree overhead.

A wooden deck with two hot tubs surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, and stainless steel appliances.

16. Franz Josef Treetops

2.9 mi from Sentinel Rock

Mark

$162 nightly

$188 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

17. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

2.7 mi from Sentinel Rock

Mike

$82 nightly

$96 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

18. Fox Glacier Lodge

8.1 mi from Sentinel Rock

Maria

$66 nightly

$76 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

19. Westwood Lodge

3.5 mi from Sentinel Rock

mabel

$274 nightly

$315 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Total with taxes and fees

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

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.

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.

20. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

8.5 mi from Sentinel Rock

$21 nightly

$24 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Sentinel Rock

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 798 reviews	View
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef	9.6 Exceptional 668 reviews	View
Punga Grove	9.4 Exceptional 284 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.0 Wonderful 174 reviews	View
Rainforest Retreat	8.8 Excellent 964 reviews	View

Top Sentinel Rock Hotel Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean. Beds were very comfy. Would stay there again Short walk to woolies and take away foods."

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."

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"

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to relax and dry out :-) Warm and comfortable"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Well worth it. Fantastic stay and unique experience. Would stay there again."

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff were very helpful and friendly, great place to stay thank you"

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Large room with its own fireplace. Double bathroom withe spa bath was amazing. And of course, the complimentary Continental Breakfast comprised a vast selection of tasty eats. A few minutes drive to Franz Josef Village. Will highly recommend booking in here!"

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpfull staff, made us feel welcome and at home"

Other attractions near Sentinel Rock

Alex Knob

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Alex Knob during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Roberts Point

9.0/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Roberts Point during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Waiho Bailey Bridge

After visiting Waiho Bailey Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Take in the museums and glaciers in the area.

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St James Anglican Church

8.4/10 (39 reviews)

St James Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Franz Josef Glacier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Our Lady of the Alps

8.6/10 (37 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franz Josef Glacier with a visit to Our Lady of the Alps. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Westcoast Wildlife Centre

8.6/10 (150 reviews)

You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Waiho Hot Tubs

9.6/10 (13 reviews)

You can take time to visit Waiho Hot Tubs during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Glacier Hot Pools

8.8/10 (164 reviews)

You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sentinel Rock?

Sentinel Rock is located in a welcoming area of Westland Tai Poutini National Park known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 34 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sentinel Rock?

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Sentinel Rock. Other good options within a few miles include Alpine Glacier Motel and Punga Grove.

How many hotels are there near Sentinel Rock?

Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sentinel Rock.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sentinel Rock, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Sentinel Rock.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sentinel Rock?

To access more information about updating your stay near Sentinel Rock or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Sentinel Rock?

Glacier Hot Pools, Franz Josef Glacier, and Alex Knob are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Stopping by Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Roberts Point, or Waiho Hot Tubs is a fun way to see all the area has to offer. St James Anglican Church and Our Lady of the Alps are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for Sentinel Rock hotels

1. Alpine Glacier Motel

2. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

3. Punga Grove

4. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

5. Rainforest Retreat

6. 58 On Cron Motel

7. Franz Josef Oasis

8. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

9. Rainforest Deluxe

10. Rainforest Motel

11. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

12. 10 Cottages

13. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

14. The Terrace

15. Franz Alpine Retreat

16. Franz Josef Treetops

17. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

18. Fox Glacier Lodge

19. Westwood Lodge

20. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

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Top Sentinel Rock Hotel Reviews

Alpine Glacier Motel

58 On Cron Motel

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Oasis

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Other attractions near Sentinel Rock

Alex Knob

Roberts Point

Waiho Bailey Bridge

St James Anglican Church

Our Lady of the Alps

Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Waiho Hot Tubs

Glacier Hot Pools

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