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

A modern bathroom with a double sink, a towel rack, a hairdryer, and a neon sign.

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

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

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

4 km from Sentinel Rock

Kelvin

Rp749.495

Rp861.919 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a large sliding glass door leading to a parking area.

A covered outdoor area with a view of mountains and a picnic table.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a wooden table, and a chair.

2. Rainforest Motel

13.2 km from Sentinel Rock

"Lovely stay in the Rainforest motel. Andy is a great host who made us feel very welcome. We sadly, were only there for one night, as we were passing through on our way to Queenstown, however if we are lucky enough to return to NZ we would definitely stay here for a few nights. The property is comfortable, clean and the unit we had was updated and had a great new bathroom / wet room. The whole motel complex has such a relaxed feel about it and we have no doubt recommending it as a great place to...

Ellen

Rp834.874

Rp960.105 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a mountain backdrop, featuring a red-tiled roof and a sign indicating it is Bella Vista Hotel.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator. There is a dining area with two chairs and a table.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a chair and a table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

13.2 km from Sentinel Rock

Scott

Rp1.025.625

Rp1.179.469 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, and mountains in the background.

A row of modern, single-story buildings with large windows, situated near a body of water with a reflection, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A paved road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

4. Franz Josef Oasis

7.8 km from Sentinel Rock

Allison

Rp1.861.903

Rp2.141.188 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, a green sofa, and a painting on the wall.

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.

5. 58 On Cron Motel

4.6 km from Sentinel Rock

Gary

Rp1.814.566

Rp2.086.751 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a reception sign, and a view of mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a wooden deck, and various plants.

6. Lake Matheson Motel

13.4 km from Sentinel Rock

Cindy

Rp896.329

Rp1.030.778 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

A building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a grassy area.

A grassy area with a white fence and chain-link barrier, a building with a sloped roof, and a mountainous backdrop.

7. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

14.8 km from Sentinel Rock

Margaret

Rp916.049

Rp1.053.456 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a mountain backdrop.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stainless steel refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a red chair, a glass table, and a wooden wardrobe.

A building with stone walls and large windows, a paved pathway, and outdoor seating.

8. The Westhaven Motel

13 km from Sentinel Rock

Jennifer

Rp923.063

Rp1.061.522 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

9. Rainforest Deluxe

4.4 km from Sentinel Rock

Catherine

Rp3.658.149

Rp4.206.871 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

A horse near a tree and a fence in a rural setting.

A sign for Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Parks with a view of mountains and clouds.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a rolled towel on the bed.

10. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

13.7 km from Sentinel Rock

graeme

Rp515.670

Rp607.847 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a glass table reflecting the view of mountains and greenery outside.

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and greenery.

A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking snow-capped mountains and a clear sky.

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancy, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

11. Sunset Motel

13.8 km from Sentinel Rock

Hamish

Rp1.064.285

Rp1.223.928 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.

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

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

12. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

4.4 km from Sentinel Rock

peter

Rp3.804.441

Rp6.139.183 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 with a central building and two wings, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

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

13. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.3 km from Sentinel Rock

Vanessa

Rp1.475.321

Rp1.696.619 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

A wooden cabin with a large window overlooking a lush garden with various potted plants and a small house.

A wooden dining table with a woven placemat, two chairs, a basket of bread, a teapot, a cup, and a glass of water.

A wooden cabin with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

14. Fox Glacier Lodge

13.1 km from Sentinel Rock

Alison Walter

Rp1.341.201

Rp1.542.381 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.

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

15. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

4.7 km from Sentinel Rock

jignesh

Rp2.805.119

Rp3.225.896 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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.

16. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4.4 km from Sentinel Rock

Kelly

Rp1.884.695

Rp2.167.399 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

17. The Terrace

4.3 km from Sentinel Rock

Neil

Rp2.209.033

Rp2.540.393 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.

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.

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

18. Rainforest Retreat

4.4 km from Sentinel Rock

Tracy

Rp1.642.025

Rp1.888.329 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A night sky with stars and the Milky Way over a modern building with large windows and a wooden deck.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with a stove and sink is visible in the background.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

A night sky with the Milky Way over a residential area with houses and palm trees.

19. Franz Alpine Retreat

7.4 km from Sentinel Rock

Faye

Rp1.402.564

Rp1.612.949 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 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.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and flowering plants.

20. 10 Cottages

4.3 km from Sentinel Rock

Melissa

Rp2.192.926

Rp2.521.865 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sentinel Rock

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 342 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 702 reviews	View
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 420 reviews	View

Top Sentinel Rock Hotel Reviews

Punga Grove

8/10 Good

"When I asked for a quiet room due to sleeping disorder, the staff kindly accommodated my request by upgrading our room. The man was very helpful."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. The town was very walkable. Staff was amazingly helpful. We used the kitchen supplies and it worked really well for us. Would stay again."

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious clean room and bathroom. Very welcoming and helpful staff. Continental breakfast was much appreciated as was the automated coffee machine and wide tea selection. Great to have two luggage frames and heated towel rail which could fit two towels! Extra toiletry items were appreciated. Off road parking outside unit. Short drive to town centre."

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was nice with many dining options within walking distance. The rooms provided good heating and was a comfortable stay."

The Terrace

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly enough however when we went to ask some more information questions the office was closed, even though their office hours indicated they would be open! Room comfortable, warm & quiet. Handy to walk anywhere in town. A nice stay"

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"

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 Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff were very helpful and friendly, great place to stay thank you"

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpfull staff, made us feel welcome and at home"

Other attractions near Sentinel Rock

Alex Knob

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Alex Knob during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Roberts Point

9.0/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Roberts Point during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Waiho Bailey Bridge

After visiting Waiho Bailey Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Take in the museums and glaciers in the area.

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St James Anglican Church

8.4/10 (39 reviews)

St James Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Franz Josef Glacier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Our Lady of the Alps

8.6/10 (37 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franz Josef Glacier with a trip to Our Lady of the Alps. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Westcoast Wildlife Centre

8.6/10 (150 reviews)

You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Waiho Hot Tubs

9.6/10 (13 reviews)

You can take time to visit Waiho Hot Tubs during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Glacier Hot Pools

8.8/10 (164 reviews)

You can take time to visit Glacier Hot Pools during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sentinel Rock?

Sentinel Rock is located in a welcoming area of Westland Tai Poutini National Park known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 35 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Sentinel Rock?

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Sentinel Rock. Other good options within a few miles include Rainforest Retreat and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Sentinel Rock?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sentinel Rock.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Sentinel Rock.

What can I see and do near Sentinel Rock?

Glacier Hot Pools, Franz Josef Glacier and Alex Knob are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Stopping by Waiho Hot Tubs, Roberts Point or Westcoast Wildlife Centre is a fun way to see all the area has to offer. St James Anglican Church and Our Lady of the Alps are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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Our top choices for Sentinel Rock hotels

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. Rainforest Motel

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4. Franz Josef Oasis

5. 58 On Cron Motel

6. Lake Matheson Motel

7. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

8. The Westhaven Motel

9. Rainforest Deluxe

10. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

11. Sunset Motel

12. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

13. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

14. Fox Glacier Lodge

15. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

16. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

17. The Terrace

18. Rainforest Retreat

19. Franz Alpine Retreat

20. 10 Cottages

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Top Sentinel Rock Hotel Reviews

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Franz Josef Oasis

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

The Terrace

Rainforest Deluxe

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Other attractions near Sentinel Rock

Alex Knob

Roberts Point

Waiho Bailey Bridge

St James Anglican Church

Our Lady of the Alps

Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Waiho Hot Tubs

Glacier Hot Pools

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