Best Vacation Rentals in Air Safaris

The Westhaven Motel is located in the heart of the South Island's West Coast Glacier Country, within the South West World Heritage area. All accommodations offers a kitchenette, underfloor heating and views of the garden. Guests enjoy free parking. All suites are equipped with electric blankets and a digital flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each kitchenette includes a microwave and a fridge. Each private bathroom features free toiletries, bathrobes and a hairdryer. Some suite have a spa bath. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the beautiful surroundings. The staff at the tour desk can arrange helicopter flights and guided walking tours of Fox Glacier. DVD players are available from reception. Motel Westhaven is an 11-minute drive from Lake Matheson and Westland National Park. It is a 4-minute drive from Fox Glacier airport and 3.1 mi from the Glacier.

- "Best hotel in town" - "comfortable" - "Nice stay in a peaceful town" - "GOOD PRICE" - "Best ending for west coast trip!" - "Great overnight stay on our way up the west coast. Easy check-in, good clean room with comfortable bed, well equipped ki" - "Warm and cozy" - "Good experience" - "Great value for money." - "Great value for money" - "2nd time stay in one year" - "Rough on the outside, ok on the inside"

Motel with free parking, steps from Glacier Hot Pools
Laundry facilities, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef offers 20 accommodations with iPod docking stations and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Franz Josef Glacier motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Wonderful place and owners!" - "The property is very new. Room is clean and the beds are comfortable. Walking distance to lots of places in the town. We will come back!" - "Great location and accommodations. " - "Wonderful place to stay. Spotless and smells clean because it is! It is better than pictures. Peter the owner is a hoot too! Thank you, Jim and Joanne " - "Excellent service. Unit has all you need. " - "Newly renovated, kitchenette, modern bathroom. Very clean and roomy. Nice to have parking directly in front of room. Walking distance to town"

Surrounded by Westland National Park, this property offers heated accommodations with coin-operated internet kiosks and laundry facilities. Just nearby you can go ice climbing, relax in a geothermal hot pool or see glowworms on a scenic forest walk. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park and Motels guests can enjoy views of New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki (Mt Cook) throughout most of the property. It is a 5-minute drive from Lake Matheson and 25 minutes’ drive from Franz Josef Glacier. Younger guests can enjoy a large children’s playground with a slide. Pedal-powered Go-Karts are available for rental. The tour desk can arrange self-guided walking tours, mountain biking and scenic helicopter flights. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park accommodations features a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette facilities. There is a large shared barbecue area and 3 shared kitchens with seating.

- "Room was clean and tidy with a brilliant shower. The noise of the fire alarm was amusing 😄" - "Comfortable accommodation, good facilities and plenty to do." - "Pleasant stay in a privat room on a vacationpark with good facilities." - "Recommend if you need a 2 bedroom place to stay" - "Cosy and clean, needs a bit of work done."

Luxury hotel with free valet parking and spa services
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include spa services, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Enjoyable and relaxing stay in this large but quiet resort. Staff very friendly and meals nice. Day spa had good services and not as pricey as some hotels. Easy walk to the township. " - "We had an excellent experience! Loved the facilities and the food at the restaurant was delicious! " - "Great food, rooms were nice, and the location was very convenient. I wish the pools had been reopened. " - "Just stayed here one night but it was amazing. Service was top notch and the 5 course dinner was awesome. Service by all employees was superb. "

Set among native gardens, Westwood Lodge offers stylish bed and breakfast accommodations with mountain views. Each suite has a natural timber interior and private bathroom with underfloor heating. All suites at Westwood Lodge Accommodations include electric blankets, heating, and tea/coffee making facilities. Bathrobes and hairdryers are provided in each bathroom. The guest lounge features a bar, gas fire and large windows with views of the Southern Alps. The billiards room includes a full-size snooker table. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Continental buffet breakfast and à la carte cooked breakfasts are served in the dining room each morning. Westwood Lodge is a 15-minute walk from the center of Franz Josef Village, in the heart of New Zealand's Glacier Country.

- "Glacier stopover" - "Beautiful setting, wonderful individual checking us in and serving a delicious breakfast."

Change of towels is available on request.
Rainforest Deluxe offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Sadly the weather did not cooperate to see the glaciers but we were stuck in an oasis of luxury and loved our 2 night stay. The suite was fantastic and very comfortable. We also used the restaurant and we were impressed by the service and quality. " - "It literally is staying in a rainforest. Beautiful. " - "Fantastic villa with everything you need. Walkable to town and all that it offers. Would definitely go back and hope to some time."

Providing garden views, Holly Homestead B&B in Franz Josef features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast provides mountain views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a hair dryer, and shower. Guests can have chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Continental and full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance of the property. Hokitika Airport is 83 miles away.

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Holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier with 2 hot tubs and a sauna
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free holiday park has a bar/lounge and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance.
All 87 accommodations offer free WiFi and TVs.
Rainforest Retreat offers 87 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Friendly staff,warm clean room,great service, value for money,we will definitely be going back" - "The property is conveniently located relatively to all places you want to be in the town. Rooms and beds were of a good quality. We stayed in a room with kitchen and full bath. I liked sauna and outdoor spa provided for all property guests. My only complaint was about our room that didn't have even a single hook or closet to hang or store our stuff."

Deep In the heart of west coast glacier country, Rainforest Retreat offers a range of accommodations set among lush native bush in the Franz Josef township. Rainforest Retreat offers a range of accommodations from luxury tree huts to backpackers rooms. Guests can relax in the spas and sauna, dine out and have fun at the bar/restaurant, or just relish the bush setting and cook up barbecues with new friends.

- "Deluxe suit upgrade, AMAZING" - "Absolutely wonderful stay" - "Great pet friendly accommodation, friendly welcoming staff" - "Gorgeous Property, Gorgeous Town" - "Well renovated, very cosy and close to everything" - "Superb stay lovely friendly couple who were happy to share their experiences in life 🤗" - "100% worth it" - "Great stay, very relaxing. Stunning views, amazing amenities. Friendly staff!" - "Life in nature with class!"

Hotel in Franz Josef Glacier with free breakfast and a restaurant
A restaurant, laundry facilities, and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Franz Josef Oasis offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Franz Josef Glacier hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Very friendly staff. Rooms are excellent and very clean. Breakfast also excellent. I would highly recommend this hotel." - "Clean, quiet, beautiful view, amazing staff." - "Lovely property for an overnight stay. Rooms are large, clean and provide a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was lovely and the staff very friendly. " - "Excellent and safe location with the room being very spacious. " - "Lovely stay in room 11, facing out back and the beautiful foothills. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was nice, the small fireplace was a fun surprise. Breakfast was simple but very good. We loved the yogurt and granola! The peaceful location is perfect! "

Offering stunning mountain views from all units, Sunset Motel is just a short stroll from the Fox Glacier village. Set in tranquil farmland, all units have full glass frontages to allow for unimpeded views of Mount Cook and the rugged Southern Alps. There are 25 spacious ground floor units. All feature a kitchenette, some offer a spa bath. Each unit offers an outdoor furniture setting on a courtyard patio which offers views of the Southern Alps and magnificent sunsets. Sunset Motel is less than 0.6 mi to center of the Fox Glacier village, which hosts award winning cafes, restaurants and bars. Continental breakfast is available on-site. The team at Sunset Motel can arrange a variety of activities including scenic flights, Glacier Heli-Hikes and more for guests.

- "Great motel, and worth a stay for views alone!" - "Beautiful view. Great staff. Lovely room." - "Great view" - "Clean, good size room, would recommend to others" - "Comfortable, clean and well equipped rooms" - "Staying here for 1 night is not enough! I wanaa stay here again." - "Lovely place to stay." - "Perfect stay" - "We absolutely loved our stay" - "Perfect stay for one night" - "Great view and good location"

Hotel in Franz Josef Glacier with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers 130 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Nice and close to everything, yet quite. Beautiful scenery of Franz Josef when there were no clouds." - "Lovely to come back to, no complaints about anything, enjoyed our stay." - "Beds are super uncomfortable Too much springy and squeaky" - "We were in for a night, the two bed room was perfect for our needs. Very clean, though a bit dated care has been given to the location. Would definitely book again. View of the mountain and glacier were a bonus!"

Featuring free WiFi and free on-site parking, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is located on the edge of Westland World Heritage Park. Each of the spacious, tastefully furnished rooms and suites offer a modern private bathroom and satellite TV. Some rooms have a balcony. You can enjoy breakfast and dinner at the hotel's restaurant which serves modern New Zealand cuisine and quality wines. Located in Franz Josef Village, the property is nearby glacier walks, helicopter flights and horse trekking. Staff can arrange local excursions. Busses run twice a day from the village to Queenstown. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier was the winner of the 2012 Qualmark Silver Award for environmentally friendly accommodations.

- "Very comfortable stay - made up for the lousy weather!" - "I wish we were there longer." - "Great location and lovely staff" - "Pleasant"

Motel in Franz Josef Glacier with free parking
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
The Terrace offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

This Franz Josef Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Spaciousness, great view of the glacier, clean, very nice shower, lacks counter space in bathroom" - "Very comfortable" - "Quite a reasonable price and the property is close to all necessary shops. No complaints." - "We love the location close to all restaurants dining and quiet clean all the kitchen equipment highly recommended to the family " - "Easy check in. Room clean and comfortable. Easy walking distance to restaurants. Would stay here again."

Lake Matheson Motel offers peaceful accommodations with views of Mt Cook, only 1312 feet from the main street of Fox Glacier town center. Each room has electric blankets and a flat-screen TV. Located on the West Coast highway and accessible by car or bus, Lake Matheson Motel is just 8 minutes’ drive from Lake Matheson. It is a 20-minute drive to the Glacier Hot Pools and West Coast Wildlife Center. All studios and apartments at Lake Matheson Motel Fox Glacier include covered car parking, free WiFi, heating, hairdryers and cooking facilities. Some have a private spa bath. Guests have access to a garden with outdoor seating and barbecue area. Facilities include a guest laundry and tour desk. The motel offers free transfers to/from the bus depots. Continental breakfast is available and can be served to the guest rooms.

- "Ok for one day"

Motel with free parking, steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre
This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

This Franz Josef Glacier motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Jim and Cindy were great and made us feel welcomed. " - "I stayed here for two nights. My room was clean, with a comfortable bed and a good shower. Friendly & helpful manager. I would stay here again. " - "Close to where we had to go for helicopter flight to glaciers." - "The property was easy to find, very clean, and we have a very comfortable sleep." - "Our room got the best view overlooking Franz Josef Glacier. Good communication of staff and very helpful."

Featuring views of Mount Cook, Mount Tasman and the Southern Alps, High Peaks Hotel free Wi-Fi access. It is 0.9 mi from Lake Matheson and the town of Fox Glacier. All rooms offer guest-controlled heating and include electric blankets. Each comes with an electric kettle and a TV. The private bathroom has toiletries and a hairdryer. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities such as hiking trips, helicopter flights and mountain biking. Laundry services are available. Guests can enjoy either a cooked or a continental breakfast at the High Peaks. Hotel High Peaks is 13 mi from Gillespie Beach. Hokitika Airport is 99 mi away.

- "Great Stay at High Peaks" - "Convenient, well-presented and comfortable" - "Great for overnight stay - relaxing and central" - "Good stay" - "Wonderfully quiet & truly away from it all" - "Average but good value for the price" - "Won’t stay in Fox Glacier again." - "Good base to visit sorrounding areas. Not luxurious but clean rooms and comfortable beds." - "Ideal for my purposes as travelled alone." - "Friendly staff."

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Lake Matheson
This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a front-desk safe.
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

This Fox Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Facilities: Brand new; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Really good food at the nearby cafe/restaurant called The Last Kitchen" - "Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Fantastic; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Spotless; Great choice of restaurants within walking distance of motel" - " " - "Value: Great deal; " - " " - " To view the glacier on our trip up the west coast" - "Front desk staff is very friendly and helpful who provided great suggestions to good restaurants and good places to see Glaciers. The lodge is next to Minnehaha walk and very close to Fox glacier south side walkway. We enjoyed in visiting glaciers peak view point in the afternoon, Minnehaha walk in evening and Fox glacier south side walkway in the morning. "

Te Awa Cottages is offering accommodations in Franz Josef. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony. The vacation home provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the vacation home, all units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, every unit is fitted with a seating area. Hokitika Airport is 83 miles away.

- "Wonderfully comfortable stay with beautiful views!" - "Perfect, wish we had longer!" - "Comfortable, amazing views and great location" - "Cottage with amazing views" - "Perfect stay in a beautiful place!" - "Spacious cottage, modern and clean" - "Loved Franz Joseph and had a wonderful stay" - "Excellent Stay AAA+++" - "Overnight stay"

Motel with free parking, near Glacier Hot Pools
Tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Franz Alpine Retreat offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Clean, spacious room - 5 minutes drive to the town centre." - "Gorgeous view of the Franz Josef glacier from our chalet. Large and spacious, it was an accommodation we will never forget staying at. Conveniently located just outside of town, we were able to get what we needed, visit where we wanted, and finish the day with a beautiful stay. " - "The motel is conveniently located and reasonably priced. Even being close to Hwy 6, it was quite. There was separate parking near cottage. It's very well maintained."