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Rainforest Motel


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Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland National Park, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars
redanteater 59 contributions
Temple City, California
Jan 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I remember when I was booking hotels for our trip to New Zealand, I found the Glacier Country to be somewhat expensive. I think I paid more for the hotel in Fox Glacier than I did elsewhere in New Zealand. The hotel is fine; typical tourist standard, with the ability to drive up to the room, king bed, kitchen, large... more

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5 of 5 stars
nmathewson 12 contributions
Melbourne
Jan 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed for one night while visiting Fox Glacier. I believe the place had changed owners recently and we greeted by an English lady who was extremely helpful, friendly and chatty, I felt like nothing was too much to ask for (not that I did, I just got that feeling). The room was very comfortable and clean, very roomy, self... more

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4 of 5 stars
SueMelbourne 3 contributions
Melbourne
Aug 24, 2008 | Trip type: Family

Property is a 2-3 minute walk to the township. Guides and trips are located on the main strip. Would need a car to get to glacier. Property was very clean, basic and great for a family. more

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4 of 5 stars
DeanoNorthPerth 19 contributions
North Perth
Jul 10, 2008 | Trip type: Family

My wife and I travelled with my wife's parents. My mother-in-law has some disability as a result of a stroke and so we requested accommodation that would be as comfortable as possible for her. The owners could not have been more helpful. We were given a 2-bedroom room with easy access to the shower. The property itself is basic but... more

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5 of 5 stars
fizthewesley 1 contribution
North Canterbury
May 15, 2008 | Trip type: Family

We arrived late at night in the pouring rain, with a young baby. The owners were so welcoming and went out of their way to help us out. The portacot we had ordered was already up for us, which is a rarity. The room was clean and as exactly as expected for the price. I was keen to see the... more

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4 of 5 stars
katie1234 42 contributions
San Francisco, California
Mar 31, 2008

We stayed at the Rainforest Motel for 2 nights in March 2008. We had a queen studio - bed, bathroom, table w/2 chairs and kitchenette. The motel is basic, but very clean. I did not find the kitchenette to be adequate for cooking - there is no real stove or oven - just something called a "mini kitchen" - it... more

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2 of 5 stars
livn247 22 contributions
Denver
Mar 25, 2008

I would tend to agree with the last reviewer - the owner is a bit rude (or at least curt). Given the extreme friendliness of most Kiwis, I was a bit surprised. The accommodation was rather dull / dated, but functional. The giant windows across the front of the room allow you to see the mountains (when it's clear) -... more

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1 of 5 stars
Marylou1 20 contributions
Derby, United Kingdom
Feb 13, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed two nights here and found the motel owner to be one of the rudest people we have ever come across. We were ‘greeted’ in a extremely unfriendly and abrupt manner and even questioned whether or not to stay there given his attitude. Unfortunately though, everywhere else seemed to be booked up, otherwise we would have seriously thought about... more

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4 of 5 stars
Chromes 11 contributions
Warwick, UK
Nov 18, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

Simple but spacious rooms with view of the mountains (when its not raining!) The owners are very friendly and helpful. The motel is only a few minutes walk from the centre of the small town where the organised glacier walks start. more

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5 of 5 stars
rainbowwindy 2 contributions
Cardiff, Wales
Aug 22, 2007 | Trip type: Family
5/5 found this review helpful

We stayed in Fox on my wife's birthday. I had emailed ahead and organised some bubbly in the room, this was exactly as requested, and the owners put no mark up on the supermarket price, can't say fairer than that!. Apartment was clean, reasonable size, and with sufficient facilities to cater for yourself if needed. They are convieniently located about... more

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Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland National Park, New Zealand