Sunset Motel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Fox Glacier with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily continental breakfast (NZD 15.50 per person)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859
  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    15 min walk
  • Lake Matheson
    4 min drive
  • Peak Viewpoint
    7 min drive
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    310 min drive

Room options

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Studio, Mountain View (Spa)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Studio (Triple)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Executive Studio (Double)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Studio (Twin)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Fox Glacier

At Sunset Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Te Wahipounamu. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Fox Glacier motel include Aoraki / Mount Cook and Mount Cook National Park.

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 15 min walk
  • Lake Matheson - 4 min drive
  • Peak Viewpoint - 7 min drive
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 18 min drive
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane Eatery & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Eco-certified motel in Fox Glacier with free parking
As a guest of Sunset Motel, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Sunset Motel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Fox Glacier motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Sunset Motel offers 25 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchens with fridges and coffee/tea makers.

This Fox Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15.50 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15.50 for adults and from NZD 15.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Sunset Fox Glacier
Sunset Motel Fox Glacier
Sunset Motel Motel
Sunset Hotel Fox Glacier
Sunset Motel Fox Glacier
Sunset Motel Motel Fox Glacier

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sunset Motel?

Sunset Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Motel?

As of 24 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on 11 Jan 2025 start from AU$158.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sunset Motel?

Yep, Sunset Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sunset Motel?

The closest beach to Sunset Motel is Gillespies Beach (15.8 km).

Does Sunset Motel serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunset Motel?

No, Sunset Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunset Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunset Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 284 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Annie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Annie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Albert

Good place for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy location for glaciers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot clean, quiet and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

KAM PUI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Moderate
Weak hot water supply and heater in bathroom will shut down automatically after operating for a while. Room price of this motel is however low.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is a bit out of town, but walking distance to the best restaurant in town. It was a good location for me to tour the area from. The room was large and had a great view off the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hosts and friendly vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice views. Pleasant staff. Clean. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Virgile

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don, Briarwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
X
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views, quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very average
Room was very small and smelt musty. Get a shower early or miss out on hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
We’ve traveled New Zealand for three weeks. This hotel is by far the most realistic from pictures on their site. Staff is SO friendly and helpful, just awesome. Be sure to do the glow worm walk! We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and friendly staff. Amazing view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room as such was comfortable. We had to ask for more coffee and milk sachets as only 2 were provided for 2 people and 2 nights. The walls are very thin, we heard snoring from both sides. We had to close the currains into the garden, great mountain view, as both neighbours kept walking about in front of our bedroom looking in. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

RICARDO

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were vwry satisfied with all aspects of the ptoperty. Only wish the spa bath was outside or had a view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect sleep in Fox Glacier
Perfect location on the way to Lake Mathison and the views of Fox glacier. Room was clean and well stocked. Comfortable bed. Friendly and helpful staff. Close to restaurants and could have walked there if not cold/raining. Nothing fancy but perfect for a restful night of sleep
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checked in late which was not a problem. Just a bit of dust behind table
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023