Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Rainforest Motel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
During your stay at Rainforest Motel, you're just a quick walk from Te Wahipounamu. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities. Some of the pet-friendly amenities this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-leash area.
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
5 minutes by car from Lake Matheson
Pets welcome for free
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-leash area
Rainforest Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Rainforest Motel also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.
This 3.5-star Fox Glacier motel is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
In a national park
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Refrigerator
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Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 AM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
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Rainforest Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The owner is very friendly and provides all the necessary information. The room is well-equipped, spacious, clean, and confortable.The location is perfect. Highly recommended!
Hsin-Mei
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheila
7 Mar 2026
Liked: Amenities
Our stay was a pleasant surprise. The room itself was spotless and very accommodating. The amenities which included plush linens and towels, and the soaps and shampoo were a very good quality. I highly recommend to stay at this property.
Close to the centre of the village of fox glacier and nearby walks.
Supplied toiletries, nespresso coffee, bathrobes etc are à very nice addition compared to other motels or even hotels!
Lovely restaurant next door called Betsy Jayne.
Property welcomed our Pet Lucy Lou. Staff so friendly our room was fantastic parking right outside the grounds were beautiful and all so close to all other amenities. Would absolutely recommend the Rainforest Motel.
Excellent location, walk to everything, great restaurant next door, big rooms, bath robes, full kitchen, Nespresso machine, fresh milk, guest laundry with choice of dryer or clothesline. Little extras which make a big difference when travelling.
Super nice owner! And the Room amenities was beyond my expectations, they provide milk foam machine for make your own latte! How fancy is that for a motel 🙌
Chun Yang
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bing
6 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very modern and clean rooms. Great location. Supper friendly staff.
Beautiful location excellently appointed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!!
Rebecca
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David
3 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly owner who offered great sightseeing and dining recommendations. Beautifully maintained, spacious rooms and motel grounds. Fantastic shower (both the size and water pressure), in room coffee machine and great location right next door to a lovely place to have dinner. Wouldn't change a thing.