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Lake Matheson Motel

4.0 star property
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BBQ/picnic area
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Hiking
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ( 2 King beds) | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Cook Flat Road & Pekanga Drive, Fox Glacier, 7886
  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    9 min walk
  • Lake Matheson
    5 min drive
  • Peak Viewpoint
    13 min drive
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    366 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen and Twin)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen and Twin) | Living area

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen and Twin)

  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Bed)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Bed)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ( 2 King beds)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ( 2 King beds) | Living area

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ( 2 King beds)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Fox Glacier

Located in Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson Motel is within a 10-minute drive of Lake Matheson and Lake Gault. .This eco-certified motel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Gillespies Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Matheson - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Peak Viewpoint - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 18 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 18 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane Eatery & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lake Matheson Motel

Eco-certified motel in Fox Glacier with free parking
Lake Matheson Motel offers 21 accommodations with hair dryers. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Fox Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • 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
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; 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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

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

Lake Matheson Motel Fox Glacier
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Lake Matheson Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 380 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness
Property would benefit if heat pump installed rather than relying on bar heater. It was cold so heating is a must but a heat pump can be easily controlled to provide a comfortable temperature
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to town , value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, Ipswich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well-presented property in a quiet location. Room spacious and very comfortable. Undercover parking directly in front of room. Excellent facilities. Convenient for local restaurants. Would liked to have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated for access to Fox Glacier. Well presented accommodation with all we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, clean and convenient. Good standard of decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very pleasant and got to see Mt Cook and Fox Glacier.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for an overnight stay. No screens on doors or windows means a stuffy room as biting insects will invade otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Brady

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lake Matheson a short drive away.
Beautiful little town but didn't 'have the best experience at this motel. It works and has what you need but I'd stay somewhere else next time. For my 30 day day trip to New Zealand this was the only hotel I wouldn't stay at again. Hotel is definitely not on the lake but a short 5-10 minute drive away and a short 5 minute walk to the main street on the highway. Neither of which are a big deal. Everything is close in Fox Glacier as it is a very small town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lake Matheson Motel is well located and the arrival experience was great. The staff are really good and provided some great insights in to nearby attractions. The room was clean and adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff . Good basic hotel . Super close to lake matheson , fox glacier view, & Minehaha gloworms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stop and enjoy the beauty of Fox Glacier. Great restaurant to eat at literally a short wander up the road
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff. Clean and tidy accommodation. In walking distance to pub and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and convenient for viewing glaciers.
The room was clean and very comfortable. We appreciated being able to walk into town for dinner and drive to the lake and lookout area in less thay10 minutes!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The two bedroom apartment was as depicted in the photos. It was reasonably basic and the walls were quite thin. The bathroom tap and fan noise could be heard everywhere in the apartment. Parking was directly out the front which was very good. Reception staff were lovely and the area is flat and walkable to various eating places. It’s close to the lovely lake Matheson walk, and a fantastic view of Fox Glacier from Peak view is a short drive down the road. Beds were okay but the pillows were very flat and not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jose, Waterville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable. Tight parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay while we explored around Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers - we wished we could have stayed longer. Probably the most comfortable beds during our whole trip. The staff were lovely, the room was spacious and well set up. We were surprisingly warm and snug, despite the cool weather. A gorgeous location, and an easy stroll to fabulous dining. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

patrice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We arrived late and instructions for room were taped to door. Basic and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect perfect perfect
Absolutely super wonderful place to stay. Owners are lovely and friendly a delightful Couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhenliang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to popular tourist spots in Fox Glacier!:)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable motel
Nice, comfortable motel for a short stop near Fox Glacier
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wai Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sunil

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Budget motel. Old beds