Fox Glacier is home to Fox Glacier Jade Hotel. Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Waiho Hot Tubs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Visit our Fox Glacier travel guide
39 Sullivan Rd, Fox Glacier, 7859
What's nearby
Lake Matheson
6 min drive - 6.2 km
Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Peak Viewpoint
17 min drive - 10.9 km
Westcoast Wildlife Centre
17 min drive - 25.5 km
Glacier Hot Pools
18 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
7 min walk
Cafe Neve
3 min walk
White Pub Cafe and Bar
4 min walk
About this property
Fox Glacier Jade Hotel
Property highlights
Fox Glacier Jade Hotel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
Tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Fox Glacier Jade Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 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 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fox Glacier Jade Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Fox Glacier Jade Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Fox Glacier Jade Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Fox Glacier Jade Hotel?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fox Glacier Jade Hotel located?
Situated in Fox Glacier, this hotel is steps away from Te Wahipounamu and Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest. Lake Matheson and Lake Gault are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Fox Glacier Jade Hotel Reviews
4.0
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Clean, hot shower, soap, shampoo, conditioner, towels, AC, wifi didn’t work, had to reprogram the dishtv. Honestly doesn’t deserve it’s 3/10 rating. More like 6-7/10. 5 stars to give it a bump. This place gets the job done.
William
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Sonia
21 Nov, 2023
Disliked: Staff & service
Needed a garbage bin in the kitchen area and at least looked at daily. Great stop for the area.
Sonia
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Patricia
18 Feb, 2025
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 😊
Patricia
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Paul
28 Feb, 2026
The lone staff person I met was friendly and polite. This is mostly a hiker hostel. Our room with the twin beds was totally appropriate (and what was expected for the affordable price). This is not a lux hotel and doesn't sell itself that way. Full bathroom, functional and clean plumbing, a common area kitchen with most of what one needs to prep a meal (bring your own paper towels, maybe plates/glasses and understand this is shared low-cost housing).
That said, the facility is in dire need of exterior maintenance. Not sure how they could afford all that needs to be done with the vacancies we saw on our visit, but the grounds and building exterior could use hundreds of hours and maybe thousands of dollars to really dress it up. It has so much potential - if the area through-traffic would support it.
There's a restaurant attached to the building, but it is closed. The cafe on the same property wasn't open when we stayed - didn't look to be operational. There is a gas station right across the way, several competing (no vacancy) hotels and hostels, a dairy-type convenience store and two cafes (breakfast and a really crowded and understaffed lunch/dinner/bar) just a block away.
Seriously, if you are looking for a place to park your tired legs after hitting the nearby glaciers and hiking trails, or a heli ride/tour, and you aren't seeking fancy, the rooms are totally adequate to sleep. Just don't expect chocolates on your pillow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The whole complex. Completely neglected , the whole complex stank Mildew mould yuk , Decoe appalling . Room was dirty , layers of dust every where , cobwebs on lights , missing sheets kitchen lacking
Terrible room smells like mildew and damp, kitchen smells and was the worst I’ve ever been in. Overall this would have to be the most overpriced room I’ve ever been in. No milk for the tea or coffee and no top sheets.
There was a toilet leak - although we were refunded half the cost - walking on wet floor in the cubicle wasn’t ideal
The whole place was shabby, painting not done in a long while, rundown and health and safety issue with the chicken wire on the stairs which was broken and in need of urgent attention Tge fridge in our room froze all our goods in the night . No milk provided with the tea and the pillow were rough and ready - for $250 it was a poor show but the reduction because of toilet leak was welcome
Alistair
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
ZOLTAN
24 Feb, 2025
As a room where we stayed for a night was clean and convenient.
However, the whole building needs some maintenance.
ZOLTAN
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jeff
17 Mar, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
While the exterior appearance was quaint the rooms were small, outdated, and the shower wouldn’t drain
We left within the first ten minutes of arriving. There is no form of heating in the rooms and it was just an all round outdated place that needs a lot of attention.
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
Trevor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Winnie
18 Aug, 2023
Disliked: Amenities
The kitchen was terrible very dirty and rubbish was full and nobody clean. There’re no other tenant in that hotel when we stayed. There was no rubbish bin inside the room as well. Staff passed the key to us then left the hotel already and not appear anymore.
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