Heartland Hotel Glacier Country  

Perched in Fox Glacier village on the edge of the vast Westland World Heritage Park, this eco-certified three-star-plus hotel sits minutes from the glacier car park. Te Wahipounamu and the Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest are right nearby, while Lake Matheson and Lake Gault are about 5.3 km away.

Recently refurbished (2016) with a fresh West Coast–inspired design, the hotel has 51 guestrooms with private balconies and in-room refrigerators. Rooms include private showers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, satellite TV and phones, with daily housekeeping to keep things tidy.

On-site highlights include the Sir William Fox restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli, plus limited-hours room service. Guests can use tour/ticket assistance, complimentary wireless internet access, free self-parking and grab laundry or luggage help at reception. Step onto your balcony and take in crisp glacier mornings before heading out on local walks and tours.

Luggage storage, laundry facilities and a safe deposit box are available, and free self parking is provided onsite.

Dine at the on-site Sir William Fox restaurant or grab something quick at the snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM (fee), and the bar/lounge is open for evening drinks.