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Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

2.0 star property
Hostal in Fox Glacier with free parking

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Exterior
Comfort Double Room
Basic Twin Room
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

3.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$74
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June

Explore the area

Map
39 Sullivan Rd, Fox Glacier, 7859
  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Fox Glacier
  • Lake Matheson
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Fox Glacier

At Fox Glacier Jade Hotel you'll be within steps of Te Wahipounamu and Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest. Highlights at this hostal include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostal has free WiFi in public areas and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions in proximity to this Fox Glacier hostal include Aoraki / Mount Cook and Mount Cook National Park.

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Matheson - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 18 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 19 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 20 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane Eatery & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fox Glacier Jade Hotel

Hostal in Fox Glacier with free parking
Fox Glacier Jade Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Fox Glacier hostal is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Fox Glacier Jade Hotel offers 31 accommodations. This Fox Glacier hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Fox Glacier Jade Hotel Hostal
Fox Glacier Jade Hotel Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier Jade Hotel Hostal Fox Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Fox Glacier Jade Hotel?

Yep, Fox Glacier Jade Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Fox Glacier Jade Hotel?

As of 24 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fox Glacier Jade Hotel on 25 June 2025 start from AU$74.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Fox Glacier Jade Hotel?

The closest beach to Fox Glacier Jade Hotel is Gillespies Beach (16.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fox Glacier Jade Hotel?

No, Fox Glacier Jade Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fox Glacier Jade Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fox Glacier Jade Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Fox Glacier Jade Hotel Reviews

Reviews

3.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 32 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

3.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
While the exterior appearance was quaint the rooms were small, outdated, and the shower wouldn’t drain
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and tired. No cutlery or cups But a kettle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ZOLTAN

Travelled with group
As a room where we stayed for a night was clean and convenient. However, the whole building needs some maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joy

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

OK

The whole place could do with some care, very tired looking building, peeling paint, not that clean, could nit connect to the wifi, no tv and no cups to make a drink in, The bed however was really comfortable and we did sleep well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Vere

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in very poor, unsightly, condition. The service at reception was absent to minimal. The room was clean but a little tatty despite being said to be one of their best. The TV was connected via WiFi whose channel was not connected to the internet. The satellite TV was not working. Both faults were beyond the capability of the staff to correct. I eventually reset & tuned the sat & its LNB myself. The nearby Bestsy Jane restaurant was great & improved the overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
You get what you pay for and I couldn't complain as we were a late booking. We had everything we needed, comfortable bed, hot shower and private bathroom. Jesus (spanish manager) did all he could to accomodate us. If you want 5 star and want to pay 4 times the price stay elsewhere but this was very suitable for us, no complaints here 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BEWARE

We were very excited to come to Fox Glacier for our heli-hike tour. That is, until we drove into the ruins of Jade Hotel. We were greeted with an overgrown building, trash, and a sketchy appearance. The registration employee was kind but quickly rushed us out to search for our room. The room was dark, smelled of mold, had no AC or airflow, a plywood-like bed frame, and had leftover hair in the bathroom from previous users. If not for the cold outside air, we would have considered camping in the mountains. I am not sure where else you should seek refuge, but I would not recommend the Jade Hotel, despite its deceiving name. Best of luck and good travels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee facilities, but no mugs or teaspoons. No hot water when w went to have a shower, not many guests. When we ran water, it was brown. No wifi where we were. Had to sit in front of office to get reception. Surroundings run down
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No daily housekeeping. No hanger in bathroom. This is likd a hostel type of accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Tana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Thais

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. But it says wifi which unfortunately does not work unless you are outside. The TV works off of wifi, so no TV to be able to unwind. The frame on the twin bed needs to be bigger as you fall off either side giving you mininum area to sleep. But it was great distance to the Fox Glacier walk and Lake Matheson.

2/10 Terrible

Aroha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tari

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty and dated!

Once arriving at hotel property appears very run down and unkept. We were show. Our room, room was dirty ( beer bottle under bed but visible without bending over), black sand/dirt on sheets, floor not vacuumed, no garbage bin, no cups, towels holey and stained. No wifi available unless standing outside. We are well travelled people and are used to all types of rooms. I’m never fussed about age of property but cleanliness is a must! When we asked about changing room he said it was booked but when we were out around 10 pm many rooms still empty. Overall very disappointed! This room was $250 for two twin beds! Not worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Miriam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

matt

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give it a miss.

It’s cheap for a reason. We found: None of the staff in reception spoke English very well or at all. Dyer wouldn’t warm up so ended up going around the corner to another lodge to finish it. Hair all over the bathroom? I think someone had had a hair cut or something in there and not cleared it up. Kitchen was dirty and ill equipped. There was no fridge and had to after a Google translate conversation with check in staff was allowed to use the freezer for my cool packs. Generally just very dirty and smelled very damp. Wi-Fi didn’t work. Only plus was The beds and sheets where clean but I think this was only due to an external company doing the bedding for them. I stay in basic/cheap accommodation quite often and there where some standards here ‘the jade’ just failed to meet. With a bit of effort it could be a really nice place. Sort it out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Nice quiet place to stay for couple days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ALL AROUND TERRIBLE

I have traveled around the world and stayed in a lot of places but this by far is ONE OF THE WORST PLACES IVE EVER STAYED!!! If you are thinking about staying in Fox Glacier and this is the only thing available, DONT DO IT!! Stay a couple more nights in Franz Josef or keep passing through! I understand that it rains a lot here but everything smells damp and musty. The carpet in my room had a visible puddle on the carpet. * They don’t give you keys to the room, the room is just always unlocked. * For the 3 nights I was here the bathrooms were NEVER cleaned. Looked like there was poop stains on the walls. Showers always had a puddle of water (both men and women’s bathrooms) that would seep over into the stalls. No hand towels and the hand dryer didn’t work. * Kitchen was gross, the drying towels were always soaking wet and didn’t seem to be changed regularly. Everything was damp and dirty. NO FORKS! * THE WIFI was TRASH
This was what was on the bathroom stall wall. For all 3 days I was there, and probably longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shrinivasan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place has choppy WiFi. It is very hard to communicate with front desk as they don’t speak English. There was only one who could and it’s hard to find him. This place does not have a phone so if you’re driving and if you want to make changes or something then good luck
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Run down

Very run down and unclean. Mould spores in our shower and rubbish left outside near car park and in cooking and eating area for couple days. Did not feel comfortable in the environment provided. Generally don’t ask for much- I don’t mind hostels but this was not up to spec.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bindu

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sadly we had an unpleasant stay at this property. Buildings very run down. Unpleasant really strong smell like chlorine in room. Staff changed room which was appreciated. Staff did try and help but limited english.Water had to be boiled for use. The weirdest thing was tea and coffee provided but no cups or kettle. Manager stated owner would not provide milk for guests. Outside areas were very untidy and uncared for looking. Appreciated that staff tried their best but was a miserable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Parminder

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience. No coffee, no english breakfast tea , no sugar, no MILK, no kettle in the room. When requested they said they do t have any kettle. There was only one kettle (although they had put green tea two pouches in room) . Other couple had same issues like us and were ready to leave becquse of zero amenities in hotel. Major thing is when we entered into rooms there was very strong chlorine smell. Other couple in room 36 complained about the same. Most of the staff cannot communicate in English so it was really hard to explain to them the issue we all were facing. In the end i wont recommend this hotel and will never stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dilipa Sathsarani

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Needed a garbage bin in the kitchen area and at least looked at daily. Great stop for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023