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Rainforest Motel

Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand
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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Perfect motel. Very easy walking distance to an excellent restaurant, (The Last Kitchen) and the Rainforest Motel had everything you could need. Quiet room, laundry, microwave, french press coffee maker, great shower, comfortable bed. Loved the owners and their children. They were wonderful and as a female solo traveler felt right at home!

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Falmouth, UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Very friendly helpful owner with typical laid back NZ temperament. Spacious site with comfortable lodges laid out to good effect. Plenty of garden space with picnic tables. Free range chickens! Walking distance to small town.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

We had two nights here to do the fox glacier walk. We arrived late which was no problem even sorting out change for the laundry twice was no trouble. Rooms are warm and comfortable, can cook in if you want and there is everything you need. Very pleasant stay would recommend many times.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

We found this place great for our family. Quite simple but neat and tidy and well stocked with kitchen things and good heaters. Owners were friendly and helpful and kindly bought us down a box of toys for our baby without being asked. we would recommend.

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Two nights at the Rainforest Motel, Fox Glacier were excellent. The extra day because rains washed out the first day. The rooms were excellent, with the thoughtful carton of milk on check in. Good and helpful advise. Well kept and clean rooms. Good heaters. Heated blankets et al. Great time. Added bonus. the next day was perfectly clear and had... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We stayed one night and have no complaints Check-in and out were easy and the owners friendly.The motel is divided into about half a dozen units of 4 chalets each.Parking is right outside your unit.The unit is a good size,comfortably appointed in a basic way.Small kitchen with 2 of everything,and perfectly adequate for your needs for a night.The owners provided... More

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Hull, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We stayed after driving down from Greymouth, as a stop over before a glacier hike the next day. We checked in late (around 8pm) which was no problem, and given fresh milk for drinks and a map of the town. Parking was easy in front of each room. The room was basic but clean and perfectly fine. Comfortable beds and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We stayed for one night last Dec, and I cannot fault a thing. Pleasant service, lovely grounds. Great location, off the main road but a short walk to town. Room has everything you want including a small kitchen. Comfortable beds. Lovely view. All in all a very pleasant stay.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Located almost in the shadow of the Glacier and a two minute walk from the main road in Fox - so a nice easy walk to the restaurants and shops in the little town. The Motel units are cute little wooden cabins, and with the backdrop of the mountains you do feel very much in the 'Wild West.' Checking in... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Pleasant service, lovely grounds. Great location, off the main road but a short walk to town. Room has everything you want including a small kitchen. Comfortable beds. Lovely view. All in all a pleasant stay.

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Also Known As:
Rainforest Motel Fox Glacier
Rainforest Hotel Fox Glacier
Address: Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) > Fox Glacier
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette
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#1 Family Hotels in Fox Glacier
#1 Best Value Hotels in Fox Glacier
Price range (per night): RM254 - 302
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