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A wooden bench outside a building with a view of a road and mountains.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with a remote control, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A building with a sloped roof, white walls, and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

1. Alpine Glacier Motel

24.4 km from Murchison Glacier

Neal

NZ$129

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern kitchen with a large TV, a coffee machine, and a plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a dining area.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a red building.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

2. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

24.4 km from Murchison Glacier

Kelvin

NZ$85

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A motel with a red roof, located in a mountainous area with a clear sky.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

A building with a red roof and stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. 58 On Cron Motel

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

Sharon

NZ$197

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 dishwasher, sink, and dining area with chairs and a table.

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.

4. Punga Grove

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

David

NZ$203

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A couple seated on a balcony overlooking snow-capped mountains.

A parking area with several cars, including a white sedan and a white SUV with red and yellow markings, in front of a building with a sloped roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a shower area.

A view of a mountainous landscape through a window, with a silhouette of a person in the foreground.

5. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Kerry

NZ$165

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

6. Rainforest Deluxe

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Catherine

NZ$373

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

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.

7. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

jignesh

NZ$298

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.

A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a wooden entrance canopy.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

8. Haka House Franz Josef

24.3 km from Murchison Glacier

Laurie

NZ$91

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, a chair, and a view of greenery through a window.

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

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

9. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

peter

NZ$583

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A view from inside a building, looking out to a street with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a TV, and a view of mountains and trees.

A table with a menu, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, set against a window with a mountain view.

10. The Terrace

24.5 km from Murchison Glacier

Sandra

NZ$255

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

A restaurant named 'Mansoon' with outdoor seating and a sign indicating a 2 for 1 gourmet pizza offer.

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

A cozy log cabin room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

11. Rainforest Retreat

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Tracy

NZ$162

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with greenery and a view of a snow-capped peak.

A window with a view of a mountain range and a palm tree.

A dining area with a glass table and chairs, a sofa with a green pillow, and a view of a wooden fence through large windows.

A row of two-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

12. 10 Cottages

24.5 km from Murchison Glacier

Melissa

NZ$249

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, a bar counter with stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

13. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

Mike

NZ$226

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV.

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.

14. Franz Josef Treetops

24.7 km from Murchison Glacier

hemalkumar

NZ$337

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding greenery.

A kitchen with a large window overlooking a forested area.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

15. Forest View Franz Josef

24.6 km from Murchison Glacier

Adam

NZ$446

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A rustic interior with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a mural.

A pool table, a hot tub, and a dining area with food and drinks.

A building with a red roof and a mural of workers on the side.

A hot tub with blue lights, wooden walls, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

16. Chateau Backpacker & Motels

24.4 km from Murchison Glacier

Sabina

NZ$81

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Murchison Glacier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Alpine Glacier Motel	9.0 Wonderful 804 reviews	View
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.0 Wonderful 174 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Punga Grove	9.4 Exceptional 285 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier	8.8 Excellent 596 reviews	View

Top Murchison Glacier Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay in the deluxe accommodation. Comfy beds and the hot tub was very relaxing. Note that the tvs aren’t smart tvs so you’re limited to local tv. We ate at monsoon both nights and the food was excellent"

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"great location and nice spacious accommodation"

Alpine Glacier Motel

8/10 Good

"The rooms are tidy and comfortable. Although the walls are quite thin so if you're a light sleeper bring some earplugs. It's really central, easy access to everything. The staff are lovely and very helpful. Overall a great, affordable option in FJ."

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Staff super friendly and up to date with road closures."

Franz Alpine Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean and had everything. TV a bit dated but, no one is here to watch TV. Except us on a tuff day."

Punga Grove

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The kitchenette was well equipped and room was spacious for 2. Room was well maintained and clean. Staff was helpful and informative. Toilet has a warmer which is good for cold winter days."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, clean room, clean and spacious kitchen.And FREE COFFEE + MUFFINS + SOUP. There was hardly anyone when we stayed here coz probably it was winter plus it was raining the whole week so we had the whole lounge and kitchen to our selves. They also have lots of games for everyone so you won’t feel bored"

Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views

10/10 Excellent

"Property was one of those rare ones where the listing undersold how good the property was. Just a great space. Large bedrooms, lots of space, an amazing deck and yard."

Other attractions near Murchison Glacier

A wooden bridge over a river, surrounded by green shrubs and mountains with snow-capped peaks.

Hooker Valley Track

9.4/10 (246 reviews)

You can take time to visit Hooker Valley Track during your travels to Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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A snow-capped mountain range with a turquoise lake in the foreground.

Mount Cook National Park

9.8/10 (179 reviews)

Ski on a glacier, enjoy hot springs and tackle the peak where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest in this spectacular part of New Zealand.

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A mountainous landscape with a turquoise lake surrounded by rocky terrain and snow-capped peaks.

Tasman Glacier

9.2/10 (188 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Tasman Glacier, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the spas in this walkable area or seek out its hiking trails.

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A glacier with people hiking on its surface.

Franz Josef Glacier

9.2/10 (793 reviews)

Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

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A glacier with people walking on a rocky path.

Fox Glacier

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fox Glacier during your travels in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

8.8/10 (56 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre in Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Godley Glacier

Explore the great outdoors at Godley Glacier, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Mount Tasman

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tasman during your travels in 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 Murchison Glacier?

Murchison Glacier is located in Mount Cook. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. Mount Cook is home to 6 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something with the amenities you're looking for.

Where is the best place to stay close to Murchison Glacier?

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from Murchison Glacier. Other good choices around the area include Rainforest Retreat and Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Murchison Glacier, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Murchison Glacier.

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Top Hotels Near Murchison Glacier in Mount Cook from NZ$81

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Our top choices for Murchison Glacier hotels

1. Alpine Glacier Motel

2. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

3. 58 On Cron Motel

4. Punga Grove

5. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

6. Rainforest Deluxe

7. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

8. Haka House Franz Josef

9. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

10. The Terrace

11. Rainforest Retreat

12. 10 Cottages

13. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

14. Franz Josef Treetops

15. Forest View Franz Josef

16. Chateau Backpacker & Motels

Compare popular hotels close to Murchison Glacier

Top Murchison Glacier Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Deluxe

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Alpine Glacier Motel

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Alpine Retreat

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views

Other attractions near Murchison Glacier

Hooker Valley Track

Mount Cook National Park

Tasman Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

Fox Glacier

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

Godley Glacier

Mount Tasman

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