Sunset Motel

3.0 star property

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Interior
Hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, DVD player
Exterior detail

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, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Studio (Double)

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

Executive Studio (Twin)

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Studio, Mountain View (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Studio

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

Executive Studio (Twin)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Studio (Double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sunset Motel

Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free motel has express check-in and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and a front desk safe are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the overall property condition at Sunset Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • 15 minutes on foot from Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and a 2-minute drive from Te Wahipounamu
As a guest of Sunset Motel, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 16 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

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; 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 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.

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 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 384 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot if you are staying in the Fox Glacier area. Clean, easy check in, comfy room and staff so welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
plenty of room, very clean, great views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful kind and helpful staff. Kitchen area well stocked. Lovely garden and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Sunset Motel, Fox Glacier. The room had everything we needed, was comfortable and close to all the local attractions. I loved the view from our room window and the local chickens that visited. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Check in and check out were easy and seamless.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice affordable quiet place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Rowena

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Reasonable but tired room. Beds comfortable, location excellent. We preferred Fox Township to Franz Joseph Glacier Township.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Evan and Kay

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
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2/10 Terrible

paula

This hotel came up when I searched for Mt Cook lodging. It is almost 6 hours from Mt Cook by road. We didn’t stay but still had to pay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great mountain views Got good info when checked in on places to visit given our limited stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran

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

8/10 Good

AYELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with views, room furniture a bit old.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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
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10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and nice and clean, the view was gorgeous from our back door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable bed with an option to cook small meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stop over for passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient with great views and good food and drinks within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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