Fox Glacier Lodge

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

Giorgio

What's not made clear is that the rooms here are next to a campervan park which is part of their complex. Therefore you hear van doors shutting all the time which is disruptive. Noise travels between the walls a bit too.
Other than that the room is spacious, clean and comfy with everything you need in terms of amenities.
In short, great room, bad setting.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Walt

Staff was great. Very friendly and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2026

Kerri

Great location in a van park. Loved the free glow worm walk. The skylights don’t have any covers as yet so the light comes in early in the morning - they have ordered some though!

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2026

EDMUND

Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room was spacious and comfortable. Only problem was the high skylight that could not be covered so you got woken up at sunrise by the morning sun streaming in. I'd rather have a lie in on my holiday.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jan 2026

Belinda

Pictures were a bit deceiving… a camper stop not our thing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Michael

The room had everything we needed. The bed was good. The breakfast was good as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Fred

Clean room, quiet, nice breakfast options

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jan 2026

Robert

The place was good not awesome. Staff was friendly. It was appropriate for the village it was in.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Saba

Friendly staff. Vicky was brilliant and checked us in efficiently. She also gave us tips on local excursions and helped us booking.Rooms are comfortable and have everything you need.Will stay here again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

Wallace

Yes.
But the camper toilet dump was right outside our room

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2025

Philippa

Clean lodge, easy parking, basic kitchen but shared kitchen available next to lodge. We chose to make breakfast and packed lunches and the ate out in the evening. Intermittent WiFi but acceptable. Nice and warm and convenient location for a couple of nights. Quiet location close to the main Street, Cook and Saddle and Betty Jackson’s excellent for evening meal with teens. Added bonus was the glow worm tour from the lodge, very enjoyable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Paul

Very spacious spa room. A good range of Breakfast items to make own breakfast were supplied. Easy parking. Lovely setting.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Dec 2025

Marc and Janice

Not quite what we expected from photos. Room was fine, but dated. Fireplace did not work. Cobwebs present throughout. We were expected to make our own breakfast and ensure all dishes were cleaned and put away or a cleaning charge would be placed on our account. That seemed odd to us and this was the only property that required this during our 3 weeks in New Zealand. We did appreciate the free glow worm tour and the location of the property.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2025

Umaid

Very nice property.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Yoav

Very comfortable, lovely all wood decor. Lovely glow worm walk led by the staff. Very nice jacuzzi.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Nov 2025

Simon

The apartment was just ok and not terribly clean. Probably better options in Franz Josey with the same access to the attractions around the glacier. Fox glacier was great for walking and sight seeing. would just stay elsewhere if I visit again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2025

Erica

Good service and ammenities. Skylight in the second bedroom made it difficult to sleep as there wasn’t a blind. Pillows were plentiful but all were the same size and quite big, we prefer a flat pillow so didn’t have a great sleep.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2025

JOHN

Staff was very courteous. Hvac was inoperative. Amenities very limited and ambiance missing. Not a great value.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

David

Room was clean. Bedding a bit uncomfortable. Found it hard to get warm. Had to turn airconditioner off as it blew its stream of air right onto bed. Generally a bit dated.
Continental breakfast fine, but note that said if we did not clean up sufficiently we would be charged, did not go down well.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

David

The timber look rooms we stayed in were awesome and the view of the mountains from our room was incredible. Such a lovely town and a short walk to the pub for dinner.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2025

deborah

I think it's a nice enough place. It seemed more primitive with less heat. Combination motel and motorhome place. If it had been rated at an eight out of 10 I probably would have given it a higher rating.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

Ruth

This place is past its use by date bathroom needs updating and the bedding please put something more modern not grandmas bed

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2025

Jeff

Quiet little place

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Anthony

Nice place, chalets a nice change, rustic feel.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Zhengxu

Great location, beautiful cabin. Arrived late in a rainy night. Staff get room ready with clear instructions.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Josie

Stay was good, room was nice. Only downside was that there wasn’t a fridge but may have been an oversight on my end. Otherwise very cute and cozy cabin style lodging. Would go back!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2025

Joyce

The unit is a bit old

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2025

Melissa

Great place for staying at Fox Glacier

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2025

Emma

Stayed with our two children. Could do with some new curtains and shower curtain as they had signs of mould. The carpet also looked dirty.
Staff were friendly and a good quiet location.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2025

Nerida

Suggest mugs be provided.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2025

Sammie

Good little place in the middle of nowhere. On site management is great, friendly, and provided an informative Glow-worm walk. We stayed in the king spa room, and was able to peruse the spa after a long day of walking so it was a nice touch. Could consider adding a little shelf for toiletries in the shower.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2025

Roxanne

This is my extended review
The above was all for expedia not fox glacier lodge because I never went there in the search for mount cook it said fox lodge was 10km so we booked it after our 5 hour hike we put address in gps and it said 5 hours 45 minutes …..10 km is if you were to go across the mountain which was obviously impossible since there are no roads on the mountain
I called the fox lodge and they said they have asked numerous times for Expedia to not put there listing as a accommodation for Mt Cook but Expedia has not done that so out of country visitors are screwed because they have no idea until it is too late
Expedia would NOT refund the money even though it is obviously was there mistake
What a utter lack of customer service and to top it off we had no lodging for the evening
Really????? What a joke!!!!
After all the business I have given them over the years you would think that they would have gone out of their way….
Never again will I use Expedia!!!
I’m sure Fox lodge is great but Expedia needs a wake up call

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2025

ANJA

This is a very basic accommodation, small rooms without any amenities. Breakfast is included if you get there in time to get the coffee.

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2025

Mark

Nice room, like staying in an alpine lodge.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2025

Helen

Good basic accommodation, nothing flash but perfectly ok.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Cheryl

We stayed at the Fox Glacier Lodge for two evenings. The staff at the lodge were amazing. They went above and beyond to answer any of our questions about the town. At night time, they offered a free walk to see the glow worms which was just around the corner from the lodge.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

Sharon

Great room with all the amenities we needed. Close to glaciers and dining.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

John

Our stay was very comfortable quiet and helpful staff with easy checking and parking

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2025

Dirk

Convenient and good value

A good place to stop in fox glacier , spacious room and good facilities.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2025

Jane

Good parking outside cabin.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2025

Owen

The property was good. No issues except images used for promotion of property were not the same as the actual room. Also communal kitchen was great but not an ensuite.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2025

Cheryl

Fox Glacier Lodge

Adequate accommodation close to Fox Glacier. It was a little tired looking, could do with a refurb. Breakfast included in a shared kitchen area. Convenient Parking outside of room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2025

Alexandra

Beautiful wooden lodges on the outskirts of the town. Friendly reception staff. Lodge was clean, spacious and had everything that you needed. Walkable distance for dining options. Good choice. Near petrol station. Close to Lake Matheson.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2025

Mark

Nice lodge, very clean, central location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2025

Hiu Yan

Friendly staffs and owners. The owner hosted a free glowworms tour every night in the forest beside the lodge. He’s very experienced and also told us many fun facts on glowworms. Overall a clean lodge at a very convenient location. The only small downside is the stove for cooking in the room is not very strong, so it might take awhile if you want to do self-cooking.

Will definitely recommend friends to stay at this place when they visit fox glacier.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2024

Megan

Great stay!

Loved the room! It was very clean and comfortable, within walking distance of the shops, cafes, and restaurants. Felt very at-home here!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2024

Aalap

Great place to stay

Wonderful place to stay in Fox Glacier. Room very thoughtfully appointed with all traveler needs. Clean comfortable room, breakfast included in my stay was great. They also offered free glow worm tours!

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2024

Richard

Very cosy and comfortable

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2024

Philip

Charming lodge, shared kitchen with breakfast included. They offered a guided walk to see glow worms which was fabulous!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

Soon Heng

Gives free glow worm walk

We are surprised they give a free walk to see glow worms in a nearby park. Really nice to see the glow worms. The room is clean and comfortable. We just wish the wifi is a bit stronger for connection.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2024

Nigel

Great stay

Great two night stay at Fox Glacier Lodge, the Glowworm tour was an unexpected bonus

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

Kevin

We had the “lodge” room, breakfast in room included. Very cozy and picturesque. Quiet. Convenient to the small town of Fox Glacier. Staff helped with excursion reservations.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

CINDY

We had a spotlessly clean room for 3 right next door to the community kitchen. We were also able to put our bottles in the community kitchen to freeze for the next day in our ice chest. Management was extremely friendly and even brought us some ice cubes! The property is walkable to the small shops in town and we saw several restaurants. The property appears older and shares room for RVs and campers though that was no issue. We highly recommend this property!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2024

judith

Nice facility, clean and staff was very friendly. The free glow worms tour was the highlight!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Michelle

The cabin feel with high ceilings, two levels, wood interior and fabulous jacuzzi bath with a kitchen was wonderful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Steven

Nice lodge with everything we needed. Very friendly checkin and helpful. well located to town and walking to dining options. Rooms are a good size but could do with some bench top or shelf space. We enjoyed the stay and would stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Nitin

2 nights in Fox Glacier

It was an amazing experience to stay in a wooden cabin. There were adequate facilities including a fully equipped kitchenette. The staff is friendly and they also offer a Glowworm spotting walking tour at 7 pm.
Overall, very good experience and would recommend in Fox Glacier area.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2024

Tiffany

We loved the friendly guy in reception, he was very helpful.
We didn't like the cleanliness of the room, found lots of places that weren't clean. An area in the bathroom next to the bath still had a lot of hair and fluff like it hadn't been cleaned in awhile.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

Carol

The ambiance created by the Lodge truly captured my Fox Glacier mountain experience. As a female Solo traveller I found it warm, friendly, and loved the shared kitchen with every whim catered for. Lovely to interact with fellow travellers and also retire to my own space/balcony for privacy.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

horacio

Nice Hotel in Fox Glassier which it is near Franz Josef Glacier (FJG). Hotel located on the road and great value. It is about 30 minutes from FJG but ok. Independent units with a chalet style with all you might need.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2024

Rich

room really well presented liked very much
only negative was spa bath water temp too cold, had to fill up with hot jug to get spa water temp up so you could just relax after a big travel day.
beside that great room

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2024

Penelope

Glow worm tour offered

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2024

lee

Our chalet was very comfortable, and cosy.
It was quiet, but central to the cafes and supermarket in the main street.
A beautiful breakfast was included, and the kitchenette was great.
The chalet was clean, with parking at the door.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2024

Haidong

There is kitchen for people to make meals themselves

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2024

Britta

We stayed one night, room was reasonably clean, staff was super friendly. Breakfast is included, very basic but enough to start the day. The bread on the table appeared to be homemade and was very good. Small kitchen area for everyone trying to cook breakfast at the same time but doable. All in all a good experience.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2024

Andrea

What a wonderful place to stay nestled in the tropical rainforests and mountains. Our room was extremely clean and had everything we would need. The owners were fabulous. We checked in after hours and they went out of their way to accommodate us! Loved the short distance to the glowworm forest and good dinning.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Barry

Well Stocked

Our room had a beautiful bathtub and a well-stocked kitchen. This was one of our favorite lodges. We would happily stay there again. The glowworm tour was a wonderful extra.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Mary

Great people running the place

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2024

Richard

Great base from which to explore Glacier Country. Clean, comfortable, and efficient. Nice amenities and unique breakfast service.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2024

David

Very nice chalet style accommodation with comfortable loft sleeping and living area below. No electrical outlets in the bathroom was a bit unusual though.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jan 2024

Florrie

Right by the highway with walking distance to restaurants

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

25 Jan 2024

Diane

Although the pictures of the property online were quite attractive the actual property was lacking in appeal. The room carpeting was dirty and looked like it hadn’t been replaced in too many years to even guess. The room had a musty smell and anyone with allergies or breathing issues (me) would have issues. The handrails were covered with metal which was slippery, impossible to grip and was either HOT or cold and dangerous to anyone who required a rail to hold going up the stairs. Rating this property with a 2 would be generous.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2024

Alejandro

Very close to Fox Glacier helicopter tour experiences. The lodge also offered a guided glo worm walk through the Minnehaha walkway, a good way to meet other travellers.
Property has private cabins, shared fascilities and easy access for campervans. Very quiet and relaxed atmosphere.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2024

Ross

Compact room, hostel-style kitchen breakfast

We had a compact room and were therefore offered the use of a small room opposite for our luggage, which we didn't need. Everything in the room was clean but the carpet was worn. The location was quiet. Kettle and breakfast were in a communal kitchen which was more hostel-style than hotel. Adequate food was laid out in the morning, which we helped ourselves to. It was off-putting that people were expected to do their own washing up, and we saw people just rinsing things minimally under the tap rather than washing them properly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2023

Elle

Will definitely stay again.

Really wish we could have stayed here longer. Definitely would return. Room was gorgeous and breakfast amazing. Walking distance to glowworms was an added bonus.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2023

CYNTHIA

Room was a nice size. Bed was comfortable; I appreciated the extra comforters and a good room heater for the cold temperatures. I was surprised that we had to make our own breakfast and wash our dishes; that was a new experience for a place that advertised \"breakfast included,\" but it worked OK.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

deepak

Amongst the limited options in fox glacier for stay this is good and I have nothing to complain

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2023

Susan

This property appeared to be under construction. Hosts were nice and even offered a guided walk to see glow worms but the overall appearance was pretty bad for $225 NZ and not worth it. In the area we could only find one restaurant open for dinner. Really more like a camping/hostel location than a lodge.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Sep 2023

Manas

It was four bed room apartment booked through Wotif for 2 adults and 2 kids. However, they have charged extra for my kids. We didn't asked for a single extra things.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2023

Sharon

We were very comfortable in Room 6. We were especially impressed with the new manager who was super friendly and hosted a free night walk to the nearby Forrest to see glow worms. We thought it was a lovely addition and really enjoyed it. Good breakfast supplies, perfect shower pressure and good heat pump. Fantastic dinner recommendation of Betsy Jane’s was a triumph. Overall we thought it was a great place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Michael

A wonderful place to stay

The Fox Glacier Lodge was an amazing place to stay. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the rooms were nicely presented and the bonus glow worm tour was a great value add. I can highly recommend staying here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2023

Rosalind

This property was spotless. The brekky room very well supplied and cook yourself was great. Rooms big and well furnished. Owners very friendly and we were shown to our room and explained things. They also offer free glow worm tour at night if interested. Great little spot

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

04 Apr 2023

Paul

List night !

We couldn’t make it as we thought it was close to Mt cook … it is only 17km but unfortunately Hotels.com website doesn’t allow for the fact it’s 5 hours away by car seperate by mountains.
The hotel unfortunately charged us for a nights accommodation we could not get to.
Quite within their rights but disappointed non the less

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2023

David

Nice rooms and the staff were very helpful. They even took a group of us on a walking tour of a glow worm area at night not far from the hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2023

Nelia

Lovely mountain lodge.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2023

Kyoko

Room is very cozy and enough space. Bath room is specious and clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2023

Willard

The facility, although catering to both Campers and hotel guests, provided a wonderful experience for the motel crowd. Our \"room\" was actually a separate cabin with great amenities, especially the Continental Breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2023

Kim

The owner was very accommodating & friendly. Great location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2023

Crystal

Very helpful staff, comfortable room, clean

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2023

Stephen

Great breakfast.
Our room was not serviced. When we asked the receptionist (and she could eventually understand what we were asking) she was not interested, said it has been missed. Didn’t offer to make up the room or even apologise.
However the man who did the glow worm tour and fixed our TV was excellent and couldn’t have been more helpful

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2023

Gerard

Tap water not drinkable. Told to use bottled water (provided with the room) or boil water and allow to cool.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2023

Michael

Nice place to stay but skylight without a blind meant that we were woken early and didnt get enough sleep. Otherwise great location and good accommodation

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2023

Scott

Very friendly staff, moved his car so motorbikes could be put undercover. Room beautiful and great breakfast. Would highly recommend

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2023

BIKRAM

Excellent property.... very very different..... owner was really helpfull.... highky recommended.....

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jan 2023

Gordon

Fox Glacier Lodge was disappointing. While an adequate place to spend the night I can not recommend it. With that said the separate cabin was clean and the location close to services and activities. When my wife and I stayed there was a boil water order and no bottled water was provided for things such as brushing teeth or drinking. After we checked in we had to go to a convenience store to stock up on water. The lodge permits camper vans and they are next to the cabins. This does not proved a good optic for the property. Check in staff seemed bored. The provided breakfast is some eggs and other items in the fridge for you to use to prepare your own. I am not sure what other properties are available in Fox Glacier that is better but I would not stay at the Lodge again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2023

Chris

Very clean and quiet. And the staff are extremely kind and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2022

Mary

Beautiful log cabin with a relaxing soaker tub. Close to both glaciers and staff was great with recommendations.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2022

Ser Miang

Great stay.

Wonderful stay with friendly owners. Clean and welcoming. Free guided walks on glow worms. Well done.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2022

Ho Ming

good to see glowwrom

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2022

Edward

Our room was spacious and clean and came with a beautiful view of the mountains.
The owners are wonderful and willing to help in any way possible. We loved this place and hope to return someday.

Leisure Partner