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

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

16.6 km from Lake Gault

Kelvin

Rp746.774

Rp858.790 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a large window offering a mountain view, a blue sofa, a small table, and a red ottoman.

2. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

3.3 km from Lake Gault

Raine

Rp912.724

Rp1.049.633 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A modern building with a parking lot, outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

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

4.8 km from Lake Gault

Scott

Rp1.021.901

Rp1.175.186 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A grassy outdoor area with a large rock, a red fence, and a variety of plants and flowers.

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

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

4. Lake Matheson Motel

4.3 km from Lake Gault

Cindy

Rp1.283.753

Rp1.476.316 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A living room with two sofas, a TV, and a large window offering a mountain view.

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.

5. Rainforest Motel

4.5 km from Lake Gault

"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

Rp858.790

Rp987.609 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, 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 modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

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.

6. Franz Josef Oasis

19.2 km from Lake Gault

Allison

Rp1.855.144

Rp2.133.416 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and rocks.

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

7. The Westhaven Motel

4.6 km from Lake Gault

Jennifer

Rp919.711

Rp1.057.668 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a palm tree.

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

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

8. Alpine Glacier Motel

16.6 km from Lake Gault

Neal

Rp1.179.104

Rp1.355.985 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Sunset Motel

3.9 km from Lake Gault

Hamish

Rp981.323

Rp1.128.521 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

10. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

4.2 km from Lake Gault

graeme

Rp513.799

Rp605.641 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 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.

11. 58 On Cron Motel

16.9 km from Lake Gault

Sharon

Rp1.807.979

Rp2.079.176 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

12. Punga Grove

16.7 km from Lake Gault

David

Rp1.965.195

Rp2.259.974 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A hotel with a central building and two wings, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

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.

13. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

16.7 km from Lake Gault

Renae

Rp1.469.965

Rp1.690.460 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A wooden house with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.

14. Fox Glacier Lodge

4.8 km from Lake Gault

Alison Walter

Rp1.336.327

Rp1.536.776 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

15. Rainforest Deluxe

16.8 km from Lake Gault

Catherine

Rp3.512.808

Rp4.039.729 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

19.2 km from Lake Gault

Faye

Rp1.336.333

Rp1.536.783 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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.

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

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

17. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

17 km from Lake Gault

jignesh

Rp2.794.935

Rp3.214.186 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

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

18. Rainforest Retreat

16.8 km from Lake Gault

Tracy

Rp1.485.688

Rp1.708.541 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A stone house with a steep gabled roof, a small bell tower, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a stone wall, and a large window.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, wooden staircase, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy room with a bed, a wooden bench, and a stone wall.

19. The Church at FOX

4.7 km from Lake Gault

Stefanie

Rp4.284.125

Rp4.926.744 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

20. The Terrace

16.8 km from Lake Gault

Neil

Rp2.201.018

Rp2.531.171 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Gault

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews	View
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier	9.2 Wonderful 322 reviews	View
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier	8.8 Excellent 598 reviews	View
Lake Matheson Motel	8.8 Excellent 452 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 342 reviews	View

Top Lake Gault Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in Cabin 1, and it was so clean, modern and beautifully decorated. I highly recommend staying here."

Sunset Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great value for an overnight stay …. Nice vista out the multiple glazed windows Highly recommend"

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."

Rainforest Motel

10/10 Excellent

The Westhaven Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome location. Great value!"

Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience overall and amazingly helpful and friendly staff"

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Fox Glacier Lodge

8/10 Good

"The 2 bedroom family room was small and sparse but cozy. The heated beds were a plus and the lodge was easily walkable to the grocery store, a great cafe, and the Fox Glacier HeliTours office. The office had games and puzzles to loan for rainy days. Room was clean and beds were comfy"

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"

Other attractions near Lake Gault

Lake Matheson

9.2/10 (417 reviews)

Hike around this picturesque lake in the forest to see the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps reflected in its dark waters on a clear day.

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Minnehaha Walk

You can take time to visit Minnehaha Walk during your travels to Fox Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Lake Matheson

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Matheson during your travels in Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Lake Matheson

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Matheson during your travels in Fox Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Fox Glacier Guiding

You can take time to visit Fox Glacier Guiding during your travels to Fox Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Te Koha Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Te Koha Gallery during your trip to Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

You can take time to visit Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest during your travels to Fox Glacier. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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Fox Glacier South Side Walkway

You can take time to visit Fox Glacier South Side Walkway during your travels to 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 Lake Gault?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Gault, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This welcoming area is known for its magnificent mountain views. You'll find 17 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lake Gault?

High Peaks Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Gault. Other good options within 5 miles include Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier and Sunset Motel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Lake Gault?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Gault.

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

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Lake Gault.

What can I see and do near Lake Gault?

At Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Peak Viewpoint, you can surround yourself with nature. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Minnehaha Walk, Fox Glacier Guiding or Fox Glacier South Side Walkway. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Lake Matheson and Lake Matheson.

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Our top choices for Lake Gault hotels

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

3. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4. Lake Matheson Motel

5. Rainforest Motel

6. Franz Josef Oasis

7. The Westhaven Motel

8. Alpine Glacier Motel

9. Sunset Motel

10. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

11. 58 On Cron Motel

12. Punga Grove

13. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

14. Fox Glacier Lodge

15. Rainforest Deluxe

16. Franz Alpine Retreat

17. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

18. Rainforest Retreat

19. The Church at FOX

20. The Terrace

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Top Lake Gault Hotel Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Sunset Motel

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Rainforest Motel

The Westhaven Motel

Scenic Hotel Te Weheka

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Fox Glacier Lodge

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Other attractions near Lake Gault

Lake Matheson

Minnehaha Walk

Lake Matheson

Lake Matheson

Fox Glacier Guiding

Te Koha Gallery

Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest

Fox Glacier South Side Walkway

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