Hotels & places to stay in Waikowhai

184 places to stay in Waikowhai, G3 — ranked by guest rating and popularity.

About Waikowhai:Population 5,55051 m elevationPacific/Auckland timeAir quality Good (US AQI 27)

Where to stay in Waikowhai

According to the accommodation directory Where to Rest, there are 132 places to stay in Waikowhai. The majority of these are campsites, which means that camping is the most common type of accommodation in the area. As a result, the directory's listings for Waikowhai are dominated by campsites, with other forms of lodging appearing less frequently.

The most comfortable time to visit Waikowhai is generally February to April. This three-month period is described as the most comfortable, and it stands out as the indicated window for travelers planning a stay.

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184 places to stay · 22 guest-rated · average 4.3★ — including 1 five-star and 1 four-star hotels

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The Shepherds Hut with Farmland Views Fox Glacier

The Farmhouse B&B 30 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand

The White Fox B&B

The White Fox B&B 4 Main Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand

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Ropatini's Homestay B&B

Fox Glacier mountainview b&b

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Reflection Lodge B&B

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Clearwater Bed and Breakfast

Clearwater Bed and Breakfast 298 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand

Rainforest Motel

15 Cook Flat Road

Bella Vista Fox Glacier Motel Accommodation (via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0)

Bella Vista Fox Glacier Motel Accommodation

SH6, Haast Highway, Bella Vista Fox Glacier Motel Accommodation 55 Main Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand

Mt Cook View Motel

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Misty Peaks Boutique Accommodation

Misty Peaks Boutique Accommodation 105 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand

the church at fox

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park 2 Kerr Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand

Lake Matheson Motel

Te Weheka Hotel Fox Glacier - Managed by THC Hotels & Resorts

Te Weheka Hotel Fox Glacier - Managed by THC Hotels & Resorts 15 Main Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand

Street view near Fox Glacier Pod Hostel & Inn, Waikowhai — © mishari (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Fox Glacier Pod Hostel & Inn

39 Sullivan Road

Ivory Towers Lodge

Street view near Heartland Hotel Glacier Country, Waikowhai — © maxim752 (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier

Sunset Motel 93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7859, New Zealand

High Peaks Hotel

Street view near Fox Glacier Lodge, Waikowhai — © mishari (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Fox Glacier Lodge

Street view near 58 on Cron, Waikowhai — © balvie (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

58 Cron Street, Franz Josef

Bed & Breakfast

Admire Franz Josef B&B

Alpine Glacier Motel

Aoraki Alpine Lodge★★★★

101 Bowen Drive

Aoraki Court Motel

Aoraki/Mt Cook Alpine Lodge

Architect Creek Hut

Architect Creek campsite

Aspen Court Franz Josef

Aspen Court Motel

Barron Saddle Hut

Street view near Bella Vesta Motel, Waikowhai — © maxim752 (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Bella Vesta Motel

Bella Vista Motor Lodge

Cassel Flat Hut

Castle Rocks Hut

Chateau Backpackers & Motels

Chateau Franz Josef

Christmas Flat Hut

Copland Shelter

Coppermine Creek Hut

Street view near Distinction Fox Glacier Te Weheka, Waikowhai — © mishari (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Distinction Fox Glacier Te Weheka

Douglas Rock Hut

Eade Memorial Hut

Bed & Breakfast

30 Cook Flat Road

Fox Alpine Retreat

Fox Glacier Campervan Park

41 Sullivan Road, Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Park

Kerr Road, Fox Glacier

Bed & Breakfast

Fox Mountainview B&B

Franz Alpine Retreat

Franz Josef Glacier Country Retreat

Street view near Franz Josef Glacier Scenic Hotels, Waikowhai — © maxim752 (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Franz Josef Glacier Scenic Hotels

Franz Josef NZMCA Park

Franz Josef Oasis Hotel

Franz Josef Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park

6 Cron Street, Franz Josef

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

2902 Franz Josef Highway

Franz Joseph Holiday Rentals

Freedom Camping

Street view near Gillespies Beach Campsite, Waikowhai — © mishari (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Gillespies Beach Campsite

Glacier Country Motel

Glacier Gateway Motel

Glacier Highway Motel

Glacier View Motel

Glacier View Motel Franz Josef

Glen Fern Villas

Glow Worm Accomodation

Glow Worm Cottages

Green Point Hut

Street view near H. E. L. Porter Memorial Lodge, Waikowhai — © mishari (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

H. E. L. Porter Memorial Lodge

Haast Beach Motel

Haast Lodge & Motor Park

Marks Road, Haast

Street view near Haast River Motels & Holiday Park, Waikowhai — © mishari (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Haast River Motels & Holiday Park

Street view near Heartland Hotel, Waikowhai — © nigelramsay (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Heartland Hotel

Heartland Hotel Haast

26 Haast Jackson Bay Road, Haast

Swimming poolBreakfastPet friendly

Street view near Heritage Park Lodge, Waikowhai — © mishari (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Heritage Park Lodge

Hermitage Aoraki Hotel Mount Cook Hotel

Hermitage motels

Hooker Hut (removed)

Horace Walker Hut

Horseshoe Flat Hut

Ivory Tower Backpackers

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Kea accommodation village

Lake Matheson Motel Fox Glacier

Lake Paringa Campsite

MacDonalds campsite

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Matheson's Escape

7886, New Zealand, Fox Glacier, Williams Dr, Matheson's Escape

Middle Gorge Hut

Middle Head Hut

Misty Peak Hotel

Montrose Backpackers

Mount Cook Backpackers Lodge

Mount Cook Chalets

Mount Cook View Motel

Mt Cook Lodge and Motel

Murchison Hut (closed)

Māori Saddle Hut

Okarito Beach Hostel

Okarito Community Campground

Street view near Okarito Historic Hostel, Waikowhai — © 3stripes (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Okarito Historic Hostel

Okarito Royal Hostel

Onslow Hut (Steffan Memorial Hut)

Street view near Orange Sheep, Waikowhai — © balvie (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Pine Grove Motel

Street view near Punga Grove Motel, Waikowhai — © elphix (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Punga Grove Motel

Rata Grove Motel

Roaring Billy Hut

Street view near Roaring Billy Lodge, Waikowhai — © mishari (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

Roaring Billy Lodge

Salmon Farm Camping Grounds / Closed

Sanctuary Motel

Spot for a tent

Sunset Motel Fox Glacier

Tasman Saddle Hut

Te Waonui Forest Retreat★★★★★

3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef Glacier

15 Condon Street, Franz Josef Glacier

The Bad Decision Hut

The Falcons Nest

Thomas River Hut

Tunnel Creek Hut

Welcome Flat Hut

Welcome Flat Hut Campsite

Westhaven Hotel Fox Glacier

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Whataroa Gorge Freedom Camping

Street view near White Heron Sanctuary Motel, Waikowhai — © maxim752 (CC BY-SA · Mapillary)

White Heron Sanctuary Motel

White Horse Hill Campground

Wilderness Backpackers

Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki

YHA Aoraki Mt Cook

1 Bowen Drive, Mount Cook Village

YHA Franz Josef Glacier

Weather in Waikowhai

Best time to visit: February to April — typically pleasant, with comfortable temperatures and less rain.

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Max/min °C with monthly precipitation. Climate normals via Open-Meteo.

Daylight hours in Waikowhai

15.1h

Jan

13.8h

Feb

12.5h

Mar

10.9h

Apr

9.7h

May

9.0h

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9.2h

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10.3h

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11.7h

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Daylight hours (15th of each month).

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Staying in Waikowhai — FAQs

How many places to stay are there in Waikowhai?

There are 184 places to stay listed in Waikowhai on Where to Rest — hotels, motels, hostels, apartments and more, with photos, guest ratings, amenities and booking links.

Where is the best place to stay in Waikowhai?

Top-rated stays in Waikowhai include 10 Cottages, 58 on Cron, Admire Franz Josef B&B. See our ranked list of the best places to stay in Waikowhai.

Are there hotels with a pool in Waikowhai?

Yes — 1 place to stay has a swimming pool in Waikowhai. Use the "Swimming pool" filter to find them.

Are there pet-friendly places to stay in Waikowhai?

2 places to stay in Waikowhai welcome pets. Use the "Pet friendly" filter to see them all.

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