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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.

1. Rainforest Motel

0.2 km from Lake Matheson

"Lovely stay in the Rainforest motel. Andy is a great host who made us feel very welcome. We sadly, were only there for one night, as we were passing through on our way to Queenstown, however if we are lucky enough to return to NZ we would definitely stay here for a few nights. The property is comfortable, clean and the unit we had was updated and had a great new bathroom / wet room. The whole motel complex has such a relaxed feel about it and we have no doubt recommending it as a great place to...

Ellen

AED 201

AED 231 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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

1.7 km from Lake Matheson

Raine

AED 187

AED 215 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

< 0.1 km from Lake Matheson

Cindy

AED 254

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 modern building with a parking lot, outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

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.

4. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Scott

AED 199

AED 231 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

5. Fox Glacier Lodge

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Alison Walter

AED 267

AED 307 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

6. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

0.6 km from Lake Matheson

Jacobus

AED 799

AED 920 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

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

7. Sunset Motel

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Timothy

AED 208

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a rolled towel on the bed.

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

8. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

0.3 km from Lake Matheson

graeme

AED 99

AED 117 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a red chair, a glass table, and a wooden wardrobe.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stainless steel refrigerator.

9. The Westhaven Motel

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Jennifer

AED 179

AED 207 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

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

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

10. High Peaks Hotel

1.2 km from Lake Matheson

Andrew

AED 240

AED 278 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 hotel with a sign reading "Glacier Country Heartland Hotels."

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

11. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Marina

AED 570

AED 657 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

12. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

0.6 km from Lake Matheson

Matthew

AED 323

AED 371 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A motel with a red roof, located in a mountainous area with a clear sky.

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

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.

13. 58 On Cron Motel

16.5 km from Lake Matheson

Sharon

AED 342

AED 398 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

14. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

16.6 km from Lake Matheson

jignesh

AED 522

AED 608 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

15. Rainforest Deluxe

16.3 km from Lake Matheson

Catherine

AED 665

AED 765 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

16. Punga Grove

16.3 km from Lake Matheson

David

AED 377

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

17. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

16.1 km from Lake Matheson

Kelvin

AED 153

AED 176 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

18. Westwood Lodge

16.9 km from Lake Matheson

mabel

AED 965

AED 1,110 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

19. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

16.3 km from Lake Matheson

peter

AED 747

AED 1,225 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

20. Alpine Glacier Motel

16.1 km from Lake Matheson

Neal

AED 229

AED 267 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Matheson

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 342 reviews	View
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 320 reviews	View
Lake Matheson Motel	8.8 Excellent 452 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View
Fox Glacier Lodge	8.8 Excellent 369 reviews	View

Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Always love my stay at MtCook View Motel. We were warmly welcomed by the Owner as well as his lovely dogs. Our room was already lovely and warm and the beds were very comfortable. Just Mother Nature decided that we didn’t need to see the Alps this visit."

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."

Rainforest Motel

10/10 Excellent

Sunset Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean room and bathroom great views"

The Westhaven Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome location. Great value!"

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"

High Peaks Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it."

Other attractions near Lake Matheson

Fox Glacier

9.0/10 (468 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Fox Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

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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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Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

You can take time to visit Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest during your travels to Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Te Koha Gallery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Te Koha Gallery during your trip to Fox Glacier. Stroll along 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Matheson?

Lake Matheson is located in Fox Glacier. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful lakeside setting and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 16 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Lake Matheson?

Adjacent to Lake Matheson, Heartland Hotel Glacier Country is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options close by include Sunset Motel and Rainforest Motel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Matheson?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Matheson.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Lake Matheson.

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

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Lake Matheson, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Lake Matheson?

Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest, Lake Matheson, and Fox Glacier are beautiful places to appreciate nature. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Fox Glacier Guiding, Minnehaha Walk, and Fox Glacier South Side Walkway while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Peak Viewpoint and Lake Matheson.

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Our top choices for Lake Matheson hotels

1. Rainforest Motel

2. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

3. Lake Matheson Motel

4. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

5. Fox Glacier Lodge

6. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

7. Sunset Motel

8. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

9. The Westhaven Motel

10. High Peaks Hotel

11. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

12. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

13. 58 On Cron Motel

14. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

15. Rainforest Deluxe

16. Punga Grove

17. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

18. Westwood Lodge

19. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

20. Alpine Glacier Motel

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Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Rainforest Motel

Sunset Motel

The Westhaven Motel

Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Fox Glacier Lodge

High Peaks Hotel

Other attractions near Lake Matheson

Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier Guiding

Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest

Te Koha Gallery

Minnehaha Walk

Fox Glacier South Side Walkway

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