Ropatinis Bed & Breakfast - Fox Glacier

Private guest houses with handcrafted timber furnishings, 2300 ft from Fox Glacier and overlooking Mount Cook

Private Guest Houses & Rooms

Ropatinis Bed & Breakfast offers private guest houses with en suite bathrooms, a seating area, and a patio shielded by the well-landscaped garden. Each unit has handcrafted timber furnishings, such as the dining table and bench, made by host Colin. All rooms include a heating system and electric blankets, with views of Mount Cook and the Southern Alps from every unit.

Farm-to-Table Breakfast & Dining

A hearty continental breakfast is served each morning, featuring home-baked bread, fresh eggs from the property's chickens, and homemade jam. Breakfast is presented in a dining room with a window framing Mount Cook, where hosts often join guests to share local tips. The spread includes meats, cheese, fruit, and cereal, all emphasizing local produce and flavors.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Ropatinis Bed & Breakfast Fox Glacier sits just 2300 ft from Fox Glacier, within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Lake Matheson, known for its mirror reflections, is a five-minute drive away, and the Minnehaha Walk is equally close. Helicopter tours to the glacier depart from a helipad a 10-minute walk down the road.

On-Site Activities & Farm Animals

The bed & breakfast has a mini-golf course and badminton equipment set on the property, with sun umbrellas provided for comfortable play. Guests can watch friendly sheep and chickens in enclosed pens, and the dog Teddy often joins guests in the yard. The shared lounge area offers board games and puzzles for indoor recreation.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

Ropatinis B&B offers family rooms, including quadruple units with mountain views, and facilities for disabled guests such as raised toilets and grab rails. Children can feed the chickens and watch the sheep, and the property provides board games and a spacious garden for outdoor play. All rooms include en suite bathrooms and heating, with on-site parking directly next to the unit.

• Location: 2300 ft from Fox Glacier, five minutes to Lake Matheson
• Accommodations: Private guest houses with handcrafted timber furnishings
• Dining: Farm-to-table continental breakfast with home-baked bread and fresh eggs
• Activities: On-site mini-golf and badminton equipment
• Farm: Friendly sheep and chickens for guest interaction