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Sunset Motel

3.0 star property

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859
  • Place, Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Matheson
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Peak Viewpoint
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio (Double)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio (Twin)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Studio, Mountain View (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Studio (Triple)

Executive Studio (Triple)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Fox Glacier

Located in Fox Glacier, Sunset Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Te Wahipounamu. .This motel is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Matheson and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Gault.
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What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Matheson - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Peak Viewpoint - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 17 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 18 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel offers 25 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 383 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There were no staff on arrival but soon arrived at reception once the bell was rung. Room was clean, only a small fridge but had sufficient cooking and equipment for the hob and microwave to provide a small meal. Highly recommend the walkable eatery Betsey Jane, just down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow. The view was just like the picture. Loved it. And so close to everything. Just 5km to Lake Matheson, to the glacier walk start, 1km from the township. Peaceful, affordable. The room was well appointed. Shower lovely. We can’t fault it. Stay here, don’t stay in Franz Joseph.
Our room and the big windows for viewing
Lake Matheson
The view from our room
The glacier view just 3 km down our road
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing views! Great accommodation!! Lovely chickens and rooster that come to say hello in the afternoon. Definitely a better stay than in Franz Joseph. The walks and glacier were better in Fox glacier
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Arja

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

ERCAN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were heavy ürüne amel in her bathroom. The rest was good but it is something that we can not neglect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious with a nice bathroom and kitchen area. What I really appreciated was the small table and chairs outside of the room with gorgeous view of mountains. Motel was within 5-10 minutes of places I wanted to visit as well as village center.
View after sunset from room 15
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rowena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and a good size with a seating area to the rear and a view of the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clean. Bathroom large with extras like a towel warmer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The shower was not great poor stream and at a strange height There was no dedicated air con other than a portable fan which was noisy and there was no flyscreen on the sliding door so could not open it due to mozzies and chickens - yes chickens !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and neat
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the clean plush bedding and very clean room. The staff were very helpful and the view from the verandah was stunning. We had chickensout the back and we loved them. All over a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malabika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes to bith questions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was just ok. I was surprised the room wasn’t cleaned daily like most motels, we stayed 5 night and had to ask for fresh towels and more toilet paper. The fridge was set to such a high temperature it froze all our food ruining everything. The bathroom didn’t have a fan, which meant the room fogged up each time we had a shower. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was spectacular. Spa good but needs bars for safety getting in and out. Dishes shelf far too low for accessibility for more senior people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Modern facility,design
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean and the bed was large and comfortable. The kitchenette was suitable for cooking and the bathroom was spacious and clean. The views from the rear verandah of the snow capped mountains were awesome.
rear verandah views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly lovely but need an outdoor furniture update and would be nice if the water pressure was better. Awesome service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was clean and well equipped. Quiet except for the local rooster.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical views from our room of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town but quiet. Snow capped mountain right out the window.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Evan and Kay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Enjoyed stay. Everything fine for what we paid Staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, great view, quite roomy. Negatves were no screens on windows and there was no water pressure in shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025