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Sunset Motel

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

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Interior
Front of property
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Room options

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

Standard Studio

Highlights

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

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

Premier Studio, Mountain View (Spa)

Highlights

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

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Executive Studio (Triple)

Executive Studio (Triple)

Highlights

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

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

Executive Studio (Double)

Highlights

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

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

Executive Studio (Twin)

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 15 min walk
  • Lake Matheson - 4 min drive
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 18 min drive
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 19 min drive
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 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
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Sunset Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunset Motel offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Kitchens with fridges
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Balconies, electric kettles and heating

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

Pets not 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15.50 for adults and from 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Sunset Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Motel?

As of 20 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on 22 Mar 2025 start from AU$178.53, 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.

How much is parking at Sunset Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sunset Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Sunset Motel located?

Situated in Fox Glacier, this eco-certified motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Te Wahipounamu. Lake Matheson and Lake Gault are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 305 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

8/10 Good

Trevor

Comfortable and convenient with great views and good food and drinks within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

It was a nice place to stop over for passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chetan

Very close to Fox Glacier and lake. Friendly staff and nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vera

Motel with parking lot direct in front of the room entrance, not far from town center
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

8/10 Good

Abhishek

Had a good time at the Motel. WiFi was shaky and had to ask at the reception to improve the connectivity. Motel was clean and beds were comfortable. Close to dining options and market.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashita

very nice and clean aparrment .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven R

The motel was fine for the two nights we were there. I there was no air conditioning or fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

The location mainly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Jack

The view from the backyard in clear day sky is why I kept coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Excellent spot clean, quiet and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Lovely place and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Property needed weeding!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room fittings, furnishings and facilities are very dated and could do with a refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Good place for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Superb hosts and friendly vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

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

8/10 Good

Christine

Lovely views, quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Easy walk to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Very comfortable rooms, spacious. Very clean, easy access
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon

Easy location for glaciers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Very comfortable and friendly staff. Amazing view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & The View
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0