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A modern kitchen with a built-in grill, a neon sign, and a view of the spa pool.

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

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

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

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

4 km from Alex Knob

Kelvin

RM173

RM198 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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.

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 couple in a hot tub with a mountain view.

2. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

12.7 km from Alex Knob

graeme

RM119

RM140 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

4.4 km from Alex Knob

peter

RM704

RM914 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.

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

4. Sunset Motel

12.8 km from Alex Knob

Hamish

RM253

RM291 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

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.

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

5. Rainforest Motel

12.2 km from Alex Knob

Siew

RM227

RM261 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

6. Franz Josef Oasis

7.8 km from Alex Knob

Rex

RM429

RM493 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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.

7. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

12.2 km from Alex Knob

Scott

RM236

RM272 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 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.

8. The Westhaven Motel

12 km from Alex Knob

Jennifer

RM213

RM244 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 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.

9. 58 On Cron Motel

4.6 km from Alex Knob

Gary

RM418

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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 motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

10. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

4.7 km from Alex Knob

jignesh

RM646

RM743 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

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

A building with a flat roof and a small window, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain in the background.

11. Punga Grove

4.4 km from Alex Knob

David

RM518

RM595 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

12. Lake Matheson Motel

12.4 km from Alex Knob

Cindy

RM219

RM252 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with a remote control, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Alpine Glacier Motel

4.1 km from Alex Knob

Neal

RM394

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, a bar counter with stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

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 stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.

14. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4.3 km from Alex Knob

Mike

RM434

RM499 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 sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

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.

15. The Terrace

4.3 km from Alex Knob

Neil

RM500

RM574 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 building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a grassy area.

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

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

16. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

13.7 km from Alex Knob

Margaret

RM230

RM265 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a wooden entrance canopy.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.

17. Haka House Franz Josef

4.1 km from Alex Knob

Laurie

RM247

RM284 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

18. Franz Alpine Retreat

7.5 km from Alex Knob

Faye

RM343

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and flowering plants.

A row of two-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by tropical vegetation and palm trees.

19. 10 Cottages

4.4 km from Alex Knob

Melissa

RM500

RM574 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a shower area.

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

20. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

4.3 km from Alex Knob

Vanessa

RM351

RM403 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Alex Knob

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 176 reviews	View
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels	8.4 Very good 415 reviews	View
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef	9.2 Wonderful 221 reviews	View
Sunset Motel	8.6 Excellent 388 reviews	View
Rainforest Motel	9.2 Wonderful 342 reviews	View

Top Alex Knob Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the deck spa in our “cottage”, very relaxing after a day on your feet! Spacious rooms with plenty of kitchen facilities."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Wild Kea exceeded our expectations. It has been newly tastefully renovated, with great amenities. Super friendly staff. Free coffee machine etc. Highly recommended"

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful property very unique"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast included and amazing staff that were very helpful. Would definitly book this property again. One of the best motels we have stayed in."

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."

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"

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"

Other attractions near Alex Knob

Sentinel Rock

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Find out about the history of Westland Tai Poutini National Park with a stop at Sentinel Rock. 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 Alex Knob?

Alex Knob 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 place to stay close to Alex Knob?

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 (4.3 km) from Alex Knob. Other good options within a few miles include Rainforest Retreat and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

How many hotels are there near Alex Knob?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Alex Knob.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Alex Knob.

What can I see and do near Alex Knob?

Glacier Hot Pools, Franz Josef Glacier and Roberts Point are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Westcoast Wildlife Centre or Waiho Hot Tubs while you're in the area. 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 Alex Knob hotels

1. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

2. Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

3. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

4. Sunset Motel

5. Rainforest Motel

6. Franz Josef Oasis

7. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

8. The Westhaven Motel

9. 58 On Cron Motel

10. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

11. Punga Grove

12. Lake Matheson Motel

13. Alpine Glacier Motel

14. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

15. The Terrace

16. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

17. Haka House Franz Josef

18. Franz Alpine Retreat

19. 10 Cottages

20. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

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Top Alex Knob Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Retreat

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Rainforest Deluxe

Franz Josef Oasis

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

The Terrace

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Other attractions near Alex Knob

Sentinel Rock

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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