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Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4.0 star property

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Front of property
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator. There is a dining area with two chairs and a table.
Twin Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Front of property
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a chair and a table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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55 Main Road SH6, Fox Glacier, 7859
  • Place, Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Matheson
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a mirror.

Superior Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior King Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sink, and a mirror.

Compact Queen Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Queen Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and barbecues. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a front desk safe. Housekeeping is available on request.
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Te Wahipounamu. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Lake Matheson and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from St James Anglican Church
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier also features laundry facilities and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Fox Glacier motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (60 centimetre high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.0 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.0 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 598 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, from the very friendly service to the modern, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janvee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean, staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Very pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Well appointed, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need in a such a remote location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room. It had everything we needed and it was close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at this motel. Room was clean, bed comfy and equipped with all that we needed. We would stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient for local attractions
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally friendly and helpful hosts. Well appointed, clean and comfortable room with great central location. A delightful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to cafes, glow worm walk next door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, good shower, friendly host. What more can I say? I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a rainy night. Affordable, clean, comfortable- full kitchenette and great shower. Would stay again. Check in staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms friendly staff. Great block out curtains which is a big plus. Centrally located to 1 pub, 1 supermarket, 2 cafes.. we enjoyed our stay👍 A must check out the Fox Glacier it’s awesome ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Radhakrishna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Satisfied Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness
It is small. But very comfortable, everything is great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for local hiking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff on reception. Spacious, clean apartment. Comfy beds. Loved the printed map and sightseeing ideas given to us at check in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - very helpful staff - would totally recommend this motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic from the outside, very comfortable and nicely furnished on the inside. Host was friendly, very helpful, with a number of great tips to make our stay more enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dwayne

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, slept good, would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value accommodation with nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious. Quiet location, central to town. Staff very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay - glow worms an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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