Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4.0 star property
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Sports facility
Lake
Exterior
Twin Studio
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
55 Main Road SH6, Fox Glacier, 7859
  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    1 min walk
  • Lake Matheson
    6 min drive
  • Peak Viewpoint
    9 min drive
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    387 min drive

Room options

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Compact Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Fox Glacier

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier in Fox Glacier, you'll be 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Lake Matheson and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from St James Anglican Church. .This eco-certified motel is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Sentinel Rock.

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Matheson - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Peak Viewpoint - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 17 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 18 min drive - 24.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane Eatery & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Eco-certified motel in Fox Glacier with free parking
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

This Fox Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. This motel also features barbecue grills and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10 AM: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.0 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.0 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 256 out of 507 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 507 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 507 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 507 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 507 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at reception was very welcoming. I had a lovely spa bath, which was such a treat. It took me quite a long time to figure out how to get water in the bath, so some instructions would have helped a lot. All in all, it was a wonderful stay.. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hot water seemed to be on a timer as both of our showers were cut short due to hot water just disappearing. Nice comfortable bed. Rooms could do with updating a little.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing!! Nothing out of place, very clean & tidy. Warm & comfortable. Wish I was staying longer!! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

CHONG

Liked: Staff & service
Central location, good customer service, clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff a weath of knowledge
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat & tidy, close to all facilities. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAIFUDDIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

6/10 Okay

IAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe motel with friendly staff. Located on the main road on Fox Glacier township with easy parking on-site. Room was a little bit on the small side but still comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and a great price. Booked at the last minute. Had everything we needed for a comfortable night's stay. The receptionist was very welcoming and pleasant and provided info on where to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
It was perfect for a one night stay, clean and comfortable. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient lodge in Fox Glaciers
Front desk staff is very friendly and helpful who provided great suggestions to good restaurants and good places to see Glaciers. The lodge is next to Minnehaha walk and very close to Fox glacier south side walkway. We enjoyed in visiting glaciers peak view point in the afternoon, Minnehaha walk in evening and Fox glacier south side walkway in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff, hard bed.
Check in was easy and the gal working (Karen) was super sweet and very helpful! The room was decent size, clean and had a kitchenette. The bed was hard and uncomfortable and so were the pillows. Because of the bed, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Stay
Comfortable stay in a nice motel located close to restaurants and facilities. Friendly owner who was helpful with local activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Helpful Staff. Clear and tidy room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely welcome and good room. I think the only bits which made it a 4 instead of a 5 star is that there was no hob (microwave only) and no smart TV with apps eg Netflix or YouTube. Other than that it was really good with lovely staff and housekeepers. Thank you Graham
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bella Vista
Great motel, a stones throw from everything in Fox including right next to Minnehaha walk with it's glow worms...magical... smooth check-in by Karen👍..super comfy bed & lovely clean room, good shower & plenty of tea+coffee for a two nighter.. access to a bbq & microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024