--- title: "Rainforest Motel, Fox Glacier: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Rainforest Motel in Fox Glacier: rated 9.1 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rainforest-motel-fox-glacier/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Motel · ★★★★ # Rainforest Motel Fox Glacier, New Zealand 9.1 · Excellent 546 reviews · #1 #1 of 14 in Fox Glacier · 4.6/5 on Google, 286 reviews · 3.6 Location score ## About Rainforest Motel Rainforest Motel is a motel in Fox Glacier, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 546 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 160 m from the centre of Fox Glacier. The nearest airport, Hokitika Airfield (HKK), is 115 km away. - **Type:** Motel - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 12 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 13 15 Cook Flat Rd [rainforestmotel.co.nz](http://www.rainforestmotel.co.nz) ## How Rainforest Motel scores Better rated than 94% of hotels in Fox Glacier - Guest rating **9.1** - Location **3.6** Fox Glacier average ## Rating on Google 4.6/5 286 Google reviews - 5★67% - 4★21% - 3★11% - 2★0% - 1★1% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Room service ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Kitchen - In-room safe - Coffee or tea maker Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.6**/10 - **Walk grade:** **25**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **5** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest airportHokitika Airfield (HKK)115 km258 min drive
Distance to the centreFox Glacier160 m3 min walk
## Rainforest Motel: in detail Rainforest Motel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at motel. The motel offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the motel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire motel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the motel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, motel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Rainforest Motel as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at motel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Within the motel, discerning guests will also find on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities and shared kitchen to further cater to their needs. ### Compare ## Compare Rainforest Motel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/heartland-hotel-fox-glacier-fox-glacier/) Hotel ★★★ 100 m away 8.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/heartland-hotel-fox-glacier-fox-glacier-vs-rainforest-motel-fox-glacier/) - [Westhaven Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/westhaven-motel-fox-glacier/) Motel ★★★★★ 230 m away 8.4 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/rainforest-motel-fox-glacier-vs-westhaven-motel-fox-glacier/) - [Heartland Hotel Glacier Country](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/heartland-hotel-glacier-country-fox-glacier/) Hotel ★★★ 240 m away 7.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/heartland-hotel-glacier-country-fox-glacier-vs-rainforest-motel-fox-glacier/) - [Lake Matheson Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lake-matheson-motel-fox-glacier/) Motel ★★★★ 240 m away 9.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/lake-matheson-motel-fox-glacier-vs-rainforest-motel-fox-glacier/) - [Fox Glacier Pod Hostel & Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/fox-glacier-pod-hostel-inn-fox-glacier/) Hostel 300 m away 7.4 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/fox-glacier-pod-hostel-inn-fox-glacier-vs-rainforest-motel-fox-glacier/) - [Ivory Towers Backpackers Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ivory-towers-backpackers-lodge-fox-glacier/) Hostel ★★★ 310 m away 8.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ivory-towers-backpackers-lodge-fox-glacier-vs-rainforest-motel-fox-glacier/) ## Questions about Rainforest Motel ### How do guests rate Rainforest Motel? Rainforest Motel has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 546 reviews, which is better than 94% of rated hotels in Fox Glacier. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Rainforest Motel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does Rainforest Motel include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at Rainforest Motel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Rainforest Motel from the airport? The nearest airport, Hokitika Airfield (HKK), is 115 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Rainforest Motel have? Rainforest Motel has 12 rooms. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rainforest-motel-fox-glacier/. 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