Dilemma! Where to stay for the Tasman Glacier hike?

The Tasman Glacier hike is a must-do famous activity in New Zealand's South Island, with the most unique experience being the exploration of blue ice caves and tasting authentic glacier salmon... 【Tasman Glacier Hike - Booking】 • Purchase tickets online in advance, as on-site ticket purchases are not available!! If you need help with reservations, feel free to ask me. • The glacier hike is highly weather-dependent and has limited slots!! Be sure to book at least 2 weeks in advance. 【Tasman Glacier Hike - Accommodation Options】 Tekapo Town ✅ Plenty of lodging options 🏨 available in town, with affordable lake or mountain view rooms. ✅ The town has supermarkets 🛒, restaurants 🍽️, and activity bookings, all conveniently located in the town center. ✅ Famous for its stargazing reserve, making it easy to enjoy the night sky. ❌ Downside: Relatively far from Mount Cook Tasman Glacier hike, requiring a 2-hour drive. Mount Cook Scenic Area ✅ Just 5-10 minutes from Hooker Valley and Tasman Glacier hike, allowing quick return to the hotel after the hike. ✅ Hotels are at the foot of the snow-capped mountains with stunning views (similar to ocean-view rooms). ❌ Downside: Only one hotel, The Hermitage Hotel, is available in the scenic area, with high prices during peak seasons and requiring early bookings due to high demand. Twizel Town ✅ Moderately located from Mount Cook Tasman Glacier hike, about a 40-minute drive away. ✅ The town has decent facilities and affordable accommodations. ❌ Downside: Smaller than Tekapo, with no lake-view lodging options.