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Sunset Motel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Fox Glacier with free parking

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Interior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
TV, DVD player
Executive Studio (Twin)
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Explore the area

Map
93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859
  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Fox Glacier
  • Lake Matheson
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio

Terrace/patio

Standard Studio

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premier Studio, Mountain View (Spa)

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

Premier Studio, Mountain View (Spa)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio (Triple)

TV, DVD player

Executive Studio (Triple)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio (Double)

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

Executive Studio (Double)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio (Twin)

Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Executive Studio (Twin)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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.
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What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Matheson - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 18 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 19 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 19 min drive - 24.9 km

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

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
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The price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
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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 smoke detector, 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 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on 4 May 2025 start from NZ$125.40, 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. 143 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 315 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good views Well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location perfect to suit our needs - and a view of Mt Cook to "cap" it off...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the mountain view from my motel room. I saw glacier, snow on the tip of the mountain, it was amazing. Room was clean, neat and tidy. All good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the glacier & mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Great location….great room….the weather let us down but we did see the mountains for a little bit, if the weather was good it would provide the best views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needed weeding!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very sweet roadside hotel that is nicely updated and very clean. It isn't fancy, but if your goal is to find a very comfortable, quiet, and nicely apportioned place to stay while doing some of the walks in the Glacier area, this is a solid place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chetan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Fox Glacier and lake. Friendly staff and nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good proximity to the glacier services
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jayashree

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Merle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Christie

Travelled with family
The bathroom had a bad smell.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from my room were magnificent. You could see the snow tipped mountains but there were also lots of misty fogs moving in and out, which provided a great visual. My room came with all the amenities, but it was not particularly clean. There were things under the bed and the carpet by the sliding glass door in the back was filthy. The water pressure in the shower is very faint. The staff was very nice and helpful, and all in all, it was worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fox Glacier-Well worth it . !
Great experience in Fox Glacier. Accommodation suited our needs perfectly. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Well priced and very acceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashita

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and clean aparrment .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location mainly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was safe, clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the backyard in clear day sky is why I kept coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room had comfortable queen bed and single bed. Basic kitchen with toaster, kettle, fridge, microwave and dishes etc which was handy. Location was good for Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier. Big windows, heated up quickly, very basic and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Masaaki

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't stay here. Very poor WiFi, no WiFi one night, no one helped. Extremely cold in the room, A/C is very loud and hot air directly blow to you adjacent to your bed. No bed making service, only new towels... We left one day earlier and (of course, no refund..) stayed at another hotel, which was much nicer and better customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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