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Rainforest Retreat

Rainforest Retreat

4 out of 5
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is AU$139 per night
AU$139
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
19.54 km from city centre
Rainforest Retreat: Pet-friendly holiday park with free WiFi and free parking. Located near skiing.
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4 out of 5
55 Main Road SH6, Fox Glacier
The price is AU$88 per night
AU$88
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
35.5 km from city centre
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier: Eco-certified motel with free WiFi and free parking. Located in a national park.
Free cancellation
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Alpine Glacier Motel

Alpine Glacier Motel

3.5 out of 5
17 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is AU$100 per night
AU$100
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
19.79 km from city centre
Alpine Glacier Motel: Motel with free WiFi and free parking. Guests love the clean rooms!
Free cancellation
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The Terrace

The Terrace

4 out of 5
Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is AU$126 per night
AU$126
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
19.62 km from city centre
The Terrace: Motel with free WiFi and free parking. Located in a shopping district.
Free cancellation
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Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Te Waonui Forest Retreat

5 out of 5
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is AU$363 per night
AU$363
per night
18 May - 19 May
19.63 km from city centre
Te Waonui Forest Retreat: Luxury hotel with free WiFi and free valet parking.
Free cancellation
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Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge

4 out of 5
41 Sullivan Road, Fox Glacier
The price is AU$164 per night
AU$164
per night
16 May - 17 May
35.46 km from city centre
Fox Glacier Lodge: Guest house with free WiFi and free parking. Guests love the helpful staff!
Rainforest Deluxe

Rainforest Deluxe

5 out of 5
46 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast
The price is AU$316 per night
AU$316
per night
25 May - 26 May
19.52 km from city centre
Rainforest Deluxe: Luxury tree house with free WiFi and free parking. Located in a national park.
Free cancellation
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Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel

3 out of 5
93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier
The price is AU$108 per night
AU$108
per night
15 May - 16 May
35.86 km from city centre
Sunset Motel: Eco-certified motel with free WiFi and free parking. Guests give the overall condition a thumbs up.
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Haka House Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef

3 out of 5
2-4 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier
The price is AU$71 per night
AU$71
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
19.84 km from city centre
Haka House Franz Josef: Eco-certified hostel with free WiFi and a terrace. Located in the mountains.
Free cancellation
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Accommodation in Whataroa

Even though there's very few hotels in Whataroa itself, we do offer a wide range of alternatives within the wider region. You'll find at least 25 choices within 30 kilometres of the city centre.

Some of Wotif's suggested options include the Te Waonui Forest Retreat and the Franz Josef Oasis. Have a gander at them if you don't mind a bit of travel. Some other options are the Jag Escape Franz Alpine Retreat and the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier.

If you find yourself searching for more accommodation options in Whataroa, try the Glenfern Villas and the Terrace. They are located 17 kilometres and 20 kilometres away from the city's main streets. If these two aren't what you're looking for, try the 58 On Cron Motel or the Glacier View Motel.

Attractions and Hotels Near Whataroa

You'd have to be a Wally to leave Whataroa without doing some exploring in South Island. South Island is known for beaches, coastal plains and forests. Commonly visited South Island tourist destinations are the old towns. In this region of New Zealand, visitors might go snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking.

If you'd like to check out some close by cities, think about Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Journey 18 kilometres to the southwest of Whataroa and you'll locate Franz Josef Glacier. Alternatively, Fox Glacier is 40 kilometres to the southwest. Franz Josef Glacier hotels and apartments are the 10 Cottages and Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier. Fox Glacier choices are the High Peaks Hotel and Mt Cook View Motel.

Hokitika Airport can be found 80 kilometres away from central downtown Whataroa. Should you wish to stay nearby, you can easily book a room at the Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation or the Annabelle Motel.

Whataroa hotels essential information

Accommodation
56 hotels
Lowest Price
AU$71
Highest Price
AU$363
Popular hotels
Rainforest Retreat, Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier, Alpine Glacier Motel, The Terrace, Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Fox Glacier Lodge, Rainforest Deluxe, Sunset Motel, Haka House Franz Josef

Frequently asked questions

How many days should I spend in Whataroa?
Stay a few days, a week or a month — you do you, boo. Start by working out the attractions and activities you’re interested in and whether you want to get into relaxation or adventure mode. Your budget will come into play too. When you’re ready to book your Whataroa hotel and flight, we’d love nothing more than to make it happen.
Where should a first-time tourist stay in Whataroa?
If you’ve never travelled to Whataroa before, make your trip as easy as possible. Stay someplace central so you’ll be close to the best attractions, public transport and things like restaurants or cafés. Keep an eye out for Whataroa hotels that are well located and come recommended by other first-time visitors.
How much does a Whataroa hotel cost?
Whataroa hotel prices differ according to when you travel and just how swanky you want your digs to be. To find AU$71 cheap accommodation in Whataroa, enter your details, hit search, then filter your results by budget, amenities, property class and more. Another way to keep costs down? Avoid booking in the peak season months of August, September and October, when rates are typically higher. Because the only thing better than going on holiday is getting it for a bargain!
How do I get a cheap hotel in Whataroa?
For cheap hotels in Whataroa, follow these tips:

  • Keep that budget in check and stay midweek: Cheaper rates are typically offered from Monday to Thursday.
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  • Ditch the throngs of tourists: And save a motza at the same time by heading to Whataroa in the low season. Pick up great rates in February, March and November.
  • Filter, filter, filter, dear traveller: Use our filter tool to find the type of digs you’re after, then sort by the lowest price to find a sweet deal.

New reviews! Best hotels in Whataroa

Rainforest Retreat
Wotif Verified Review
5 / 5
Staff was great, and made really great recommendations. The unit was clean and tidy, we would stay here again.
A verified traveller stayed at Rainforest Retreat
Posted 3 days ago
Rainforest Retreat

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