The Best Hotels Closest to Gillespies Beach in Westland Tai Poutini National Park for 2026

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A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

A sign for Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Parks with a view of mountains and clouds.

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.

1. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

16 km from Gillespies Beach

graeme

AED 99

AED 117 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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.

2. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

14.6 km from Gillespies Beach

Raine

AED 187

AED 216 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 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.

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

16.8 km from Gillespies Beach

Scott

AED 210

AED 244 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a wooden table, and a chair.

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

4. Rainforest Motel

16.5 km from Gillespies Beach

Siew

AED 148

AED 170 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and greenery.

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancy, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

5. Sunset Motel

15.8 km from Gillespies Beach

Timothy

AED 208

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 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.

6. Fox Glacier Lodge

16.8 km from Gillespies Beach

Alison Walter

AED 285

AED 328 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a mountain backdrop.

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

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.

7. The Westhaven Motel

16.7 km from Gillespies Beach

Alison

AED 187

AED 215 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a wooden deck, and various plants.

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

8. Lake Matheson Motel

16.3 km from Gillespies Beach

Joe

AED 390

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. High Peaks Hotel

15.1 km from Gillespies Beach

Andrew

AED 250

AED 288 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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.

10. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

16.8 km from Gillespies Beach

Jacobus

AED 799

AED 920 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A tranquil lake reflecting a forest and snow-capped mountains.

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

11. Misty Peaks Guesthouse

15.7 km from Gillespies Beach

Anonymous traveler

AED 772

AED 1,058 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

12. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

16.9 km from Gillespies Beach

Matthew

AED 323

AED 371 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gillespies Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels	8.4 Very good 413 reviews	View
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 318 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 341 reviews	View
Sunset Motel	8.6 Excellent 386 reviews	View

Top Gillespies Beach Hotel Reviews

The Westhaven Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome location. Great value!"

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!"

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."

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"

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!!!"

High Peaks Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it."

Sunset Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Had everything we needed, clean and tidy, friendly and helpful staff"

Other attractions near Gillespies Beach

Peak Viewpoint

9.4/10 (66 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Fox Glacier with a trip to Peak Viewpoint. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Lake Matheson

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Matheson during your travels in Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Lake Matheson

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Matheson during your travels in Fox Glacier. Wander 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gillespies Beach?

Gillespies Beach is located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

What's the best hotel to stay near Gillespies Beach?

High Peaks Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Gillespies Beach. Other good choices in the area include Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier and Sunset Motel.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Gillespies Beach.

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

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Our top choices for Gillespies Beach hotels

1. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

2. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4. Rainforest Motel

5. Sunset Motel

6. Fox Glacier Lodge

7. The Westhaven Motel

8. Lake Matheson Motel

9. High Peaks Hotel

10. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

11. Misty Peaks Guesthouse

12. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Gillespies Beach

Top Gillespies Beach Hotel Reviews

The Westhaven Motel

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Rainforest Retreat

Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Fox Glacier Lodge

Rainforest Motel

High Peaks Hotel

Sunset Motel

Other attractions near Gillespies Beach

Peak Viewpoint

Lake Matheson

Lake Matheson

Minnehaha Walk

Fox Glacier South Side Walkway

Fox Glacier Guiding

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