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A stone house with a steep gabled roof, a small bell tower, and a well-lit entrance.

A cozy room with a bed, a wooden bench, and a stone wall.

A cozy room with a stone wall, a cross-shaped window, and a sofa with cushions.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, wooden staircase, and a view of the outdoors.

1. The Church at FOX

0.7 km from Lake Matheson

Stefanie

AU$392

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a grassy area.

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

AU$97

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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 covered outdoor area with a view of mountains and a picnic table.

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

3. Rainforest Motel

0.2 km from Lake Matheson

Siew

AU$85

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Misty Peaks Guesthouse

0.6 km from Lake Matheson

Anonymous traveller

AU$411

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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.

5. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Scott

AU$105

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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 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.

6. Fox Glacier Lodge

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Maria

AU$140

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a reception sign, and a view of mountains in the background.

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

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.

7. Lake Matheson Motel

< 0.1 km from Lake Matheson

Joe

AU$181

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 building with a balcony overlooking a sunset.

A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

0.6 km from Lake Matheson

Jacobus

AU$341

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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

A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking snow-capped mountains and a clear sky.

9. Sunset Motel

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Timothy

AU$113

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

10. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

0.3 km from Lake Matheson

graeme

AU$49

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and rocks.

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.

11. The Westhaven Motel

0.5 km from Lake Matheson

Alison

AU$90

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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.

12. High Peaks Hotel

1.2 km from Lake Matheson

Andrew

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

13. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

0.6 km from Lake Matheson

Matthew

AU$145

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.

14. 58 On Cron Motel

16.5 km from Lake Matheson

Sharon

AU$159

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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.

A window with a view of a lush garden with various plants and a small stream.

15. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

16.6 km from Lake Matheson

jignesh

AU$240

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

16. Rainforest Deluxe

16.3 km from Lake Matheson

Catherine

AU$311

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

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

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

17. Franz Josef Treetops

16.5 km from Lake Matheson

hemalkumar

AU$273

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

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

A sign for Punga Grove Motel & Suites with a "Vacancy" label, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

18. Punga Grove

16.3 km from Lake Matheson

David

AU$164

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, 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.

A modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

19. Franz Josef Oasis

19.3 km from Lake Matheson

Allison

AU$163

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.

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

20. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

16.3 km from Lake Matheson

peter

AU$470

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Matheson

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Church at FOX	9.8 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 317 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 341 reviews	View
Misty Peaks Guesthouse	9.2 Wonderful 104 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View

Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

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"

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Staff so friendly. Room is clean"

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

8/10 Good

"Easy access and parking.. full kitchen was good"

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"

Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

8/10 Good

"we had an interconnecting room which worked well for us. from are clean and sufficient for a short stay."

The Westhaven Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place"

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Pro: Kind/friendly/helpful manager. Perfect wifi. Great location. Con: Room was a bit tight."

Other attractions near Lake Matheson

A calm lake reflecting trees and mountains with snow-capped peaks in the background.

Lake Matheson

9.2/10 (417 reviews)

Hike around this picturesque lake in the forest to see the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps reflected in its dark waters on a clear day.

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A glacier with people walking on a rocky path.

Fox Glacier

9.0/10 (468 reviews)

Discover the spectacular caves, ice fields and valleys of this enormous glacier on guided hiking, climbing and helicopter excursions.

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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 exploring the galleries in 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, take a look at the 16 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Sunset Motel and Rainforest Motel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Matheson?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Lake Matheson.

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.

Top Hotels Near Lake Matheson in Fox Glacier from AU$49

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Our top choices for Lake Matheson hotels

1. The Church at FOX

2. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

3. Rainforest Motel

4. Misty Peaks Guesthouse

5. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

6. Fox Glacier Lodge

7. Lake Matheson Motel

8. Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

9. Sunset Motel

10. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

11. The Westhaven Motel

12. High Peaks Hotel

13. Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

14. 58 On Cron Motel

15. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

16. Rainforest Deluxe

17. Franz Josef Treetops

18. Punga Grove

19. Franz Josef Oasis

20. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Matheson

Top Lake Matheson Hotel Reviews

Fox Glacier Lodge

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Rainforest Motel

High Peaks Hotel

Sunset Motel

Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

The Westhaven Motel

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Other attractions near Lake Matheson

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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