Rainforest Motel

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.5

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About this property

Offering accommodation 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
3 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lulu
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location, right in town center, but not next to the highway.”
Les
Australia Australia
“You have to stay here! Unit was really comfortable with quality furnishings and a great welcome ! Highly recommend this property and the restaurant next door!”
Nelson
Singapore Singapore
“Easy access to Lake Matheson. Short walk to main road and eateries.”
Brett
South Africa South Africa
“Bigger unit was bigger than expected, had everything you would want and need. Comfy”
Vnsm
Australia Australia
“Awesome staff, Andy and Clare were great. Andy was really helpful in suggesting the locations to visit and very helpful while using laundry. Rooms are awesome, Hot water is great, Great location near to everything.”
Wesley
Australia Australia
“Andy was a character and a champion bloke. We had the best stay with him at Rainforest Motel, and we even got upgraded to a bigger room. Andy, we appreciate that. The bed was comfortable. The room was a great size and clean. Would recommend...”
Rae
Australia Australia
“Clean, warm and presentable room, friendly welcoming staff and dog”
Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Extremely comfortable sofa and bed with a great shower. Super clean and very well equipped with lots of extras that we weren't expecting, such as bath robes, coffee pods and toiletries. It was walking distance to the bars and restaurants in Fox...”
Rachel
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful location with views of the mountains from your windows, easy to walk to village. Betsey Jane Eatery next door was fantastic for dinner.”
Troy
Australia Australia
“Picturesque Fox Glacier, wonderful friendly staff, accommodation was warm and inviting. A lovely stay for the family exploring the glacial coast of New Zealand”

Property surroundings

House rules

Rainforest Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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