Rainforest Motel

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.6

Offering accommodations with free WiFi, satellite TV and lovely mountain views, Rainforest Motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Lake Matheson. Guests can enjoy the gardens overlooking Mount Fox. All apartments have a kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Each heated apartment includes electric blankets and a seating area with a TV. There are a range of cafes within a 5-minute walk from the property. Rainforest Motel is 30 minutes’ drive from Gillespies Beach. Hokitika is a 2-hour drive away. The tour desk can book helicopter flights and guided walking tours. The motel also offers a guest laundry and luggage storage facilities. Free parking is available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Jidai
New Zealand New Zealand
“Definitely the best motel in Fox Glacier. You can feel the true New Zealand hospitality and great view in this lovely place. Andy is such a kind and thoughtful host. And this is also a dog friendly place! Our husky had a lovely time there:”
Andrew
New Zealand New Zealand
“Fantastic host and owner made us feel right at home, even offered us to use a shower after checking out and walking the copland track. Great value for money and right in the centre of town without being on the main road”
Sandra
United States United States
“This was the best place we stayed at out of 9 properties in New Zealand. The location and grounds were so beautiful with large green lawns and a mountain view that we could see from our room. It was so quiet and peaceful. Our rooms were large. The...”
Amelie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location ! Good room size. Comfortable bed. Very good wifi. Very pleased to see a Nespresso machine, pods and milk frother. Bath robes as well. Andy and his team are very efficient. They are doing the most to keep the property clean and...”
Chris
United States United States
“Nice place to stay for a short visit in the area. So much to do and see.”
Istvan
United States United States
“Friendly and helpful manager at front desk. Pleasant surprise to have Nespresso coffee maker and Dyson hair dryer. Clean and spacious and convenient parking outside unit”
Yys
United States United States
“The location is excellent, quiet but close to the town, a very good restaurant, and the Matheson lake.”
Tyler
United States United States
“All good at the rainforest and no rain... great photos.”
Kristen
United States United States
“We had a nice stay here - clean, comfortable, friendly host. It’s within walking distance of restaurantsvandvtourvsites.”
Stephen
United States United States
“Andy very friendly Good location Beautiful grounds if you’re in the back Good front porch”

Area info

Amenities of Rainforest Motel

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

House rules

Rainforest Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rainforest Motel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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