Fox Glacier Accommodation

Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier is a friendly, comfortable Fox Glacier accommodation option in the centre of Fox Glacier Village on the West Coast, South Island, New Zealand. Set near the Southern Alps, it’s an easy base for exploring Fox Glacier, rainforest walks and the region’s standout scenery. Choose from Standard Rooms and One Bedroom Suites, ideal for couples, families, friends and solo travellers.

Tourist information and booking services are available on-site, making it easy to book tours and plan your itinerary at your own pace. After a day out, relax at the hotel’s on-site restaurant White Pub Bar & Cafe and enjoy a hearty meal and refreshing drink. With a large screen TV and pool table, it’s the perfect setting to meet the locals and other guests.

Seasonal Closure

Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier accommodation is closed for the 2026 winter season from 1 May to 30 September 2026, The White Pub Bar & Café will remain open over winter. We have three alternative accommodation options for visitors to the Glacier Country region; 3 star Heartland Hotel Glacier Country (located just across the road from Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier), 4 star Scenic Hotel Franz Josef, or alternatively 5 Star luxury retreat – Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef which is located 30 minutes drive from Fox Glacier in the township of Franz Josef/Waiau. We look forward to reopening in the spring and welcoming visitors back to this amazing destination from 1st October 2026.

Existing Guest Bookings

Guests with existing Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier room bookings over this period will be relocated to Heartland Hotel Glacier Country. Our reservations team will be in touch with guests prior to arrival with the updated booking information.

Providing central Fox Glacier accommodation, Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier features tourist information and booking services for our guests, comfortable lodging, and on-site dining at White Pub Bar & Cafe. The hotel also provides convenient amenities such as free car parking for guests, a coin operated guest laundry, and free Wi-Fi.

Built in 1928 to accommodate visitors exploring the glacier, the hotel was restored in 2007 to offer modern rooms and facilities. A prominent early structure in the promotion of Westland as scenic wonderland for tourists of Fox Glacier Village, the hotel was granted Category II status by Heritage New Zealand in 1989.

Whether you are embarking on a West Coast road trip or simply visiting for the breathtaking glacier views, look no further than the historic and comfortable Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier for your next stay. We look forward to welcoming you here soon. The perfect base with a cosy evening atmosphere after a long day of exploring.

Overlooking New Zealand’s highest peaks, Aoraki Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier sits in the heart of Fox Glacier village. Located on Cook Flat Road just off New Zealand State Highway 6 (known as Haast Highway), there’s plenty of free on-site parking available for guests.

Staying at Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier means you’re only minutes from:

• Guided glacier walks and heli-hike experiences
• Scenic flights over the glacier and Southern Alps
• Lake Matheson’s famous mirror reflections of Aoraki/Mount Cook
• Native rainforest tracks and West Coast wildlife

If you’re searching for dependable Fox Glacier accommodation with a welcoming atmosphere and unbeatable location, Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier is ready to host your next adventure.

The moment you arrive in the South Island’s West Coast, you step into what feels like another world – native and untouched and a wild contrast to New Zealand’s busier city life.

Fox Glacier is a fantastic destination for families, adventurers, couples and friends. Whether you’re here for a once-in-a-lifetime glacier experience or a relaxed stop on a West Coast road trip, there’s plenty to do and many of the best moments are low-cost or free.

Things to do in Fox Glacier:

Fox Glacier is famous for its dramatic ice formations and close-to-town access. Take advantage of:

• Guided glacier walks (seasonal and weather dependent)
• Heli-hikes and scenic flights for aerial views of ice, peaks and valleys
• Lookouts and short walks that give you a real sense of the scale of the glacier landscape

If you love nature and great views, there’s plenty of low-cost or free activities to do in Fox Glacier:

• Lake Matheson (Mirror Lake): a must-do walk with famous reflections on calm days
• Rainforest walks and short tracks around the village (perfect for families and casual walkers)
• Sunset and stargazing: the West Coast’s darker skies can be spectacular on a clear night
• Scenic drives: every stretch of road comes with mountain, river and forest views

Whether you’re stopping for one night or staying a little longer, Fox Glacier makes it easy to slow down, get outside, and experience the West Coast at its best.