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Mt Cook View Motel

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Lake Matheson

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Exterior
Front of property
Front of property
Point of interest
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • Valley view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • Hill view
  • 103 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio | Terrace/patio

Executive Studio

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with shower) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with shower)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • Hill view
  • 103 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with shower)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • Mountain view
  • 136 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Garden Area

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with extra beds) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with extra beds)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • Hill view
  • 112 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Garden Area

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Mountain View (Studio with shower)

Standard Studio, Mountain View (Studio with shower) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Studio, Mountain View (Studio with shower)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • Mountain view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
209 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lake Matheson - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Peak Viewpoint - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 20 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Alex Knob - 23 min drive - 17.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Mt Cook View Motel

Upscale motel near Lake Matheson
Located close to Fox Glacier, Mt Cook View Motel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Helicopter/airplane tours, barbecue grills, and an off-leash area
  • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Mt Cook View Motel boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and kitchens

Languages

Czech, English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Highchair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 6:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Mt Cook View Motel Fox Glacier
Mt Cook View Motel
Mt Cook View Fox Glacier
Mt Cook View
Mt Cook View Motel Motel
Mt Cook View Motel Fox Glacier
Mt Cook View Motel Motel Fox Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Mt Cook View Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mt Cook View Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mt Cook View Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mt Cook View Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Mt Cook View Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Matheson and within 20 mi (32 km) of Sentinel Rock and Alex Knob.

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Mt Cook View Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 211 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

fenchin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this spot, the host (including the dogs) were lovely. Great price, great place, amazing views, Matthew (our host) was a great guy who treated us well. Overall, we highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice kitchen and good view of Mount Cook from the motel! We were greeted by a horse when we arrived. Clean, quiet, and a good heating system, which kept us warm indoors during a cold autumn day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, tidy, and well-equipped with all the necessary amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overall facility. A little far from main town if walking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice motor lodge
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arsalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , central to everything. Highly recommend to do the Helicopter ride to the glacier. it was an awesome experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful motel which is convenient for the town, glacier and lake. The room was large, super clean with good amenities. A great modern bathroom and large shower. Friendly proprietor and staff. I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mee Kian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and tiolet, good mobile room heater. Bed abit too soft. Nice friendly host.

10/10 Excellent

François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Fox

Very nice place. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner comfy bed & bright white sheets & towels
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good rest spot to continue travel up/down coast

Right next to views of the glacier, would recommend as a place to stop along your journey
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable short stay motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large, quiet and included a kitchen to cook dinner or breakfast. We got food at town grocery store to cook for both meals. Connor at check in was friendly and provided lots of info. Fox Glacier is a small quiet town. We enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly welcoming staff with plenty of local knowledge. Clean tidy accommodation with plenty of space and well equipped kitchen for cooking basic meals. Spacious and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view of Mt Tasman and Aoraki. Well equiped motel studio and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Ideal for overnight stay for viewing Fox Glacier only 5 mins drive down the road Several eateries within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rod

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Old and tired, but only option in Fox that was dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Great place to stay near Fox glacier.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

A further 150 m out of town than all the other properties but far better with better views and magnificent staff. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Supawat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice outlook
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel Galvez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet beautifully located place. love the friendly staff and owners.

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great, the room was spacious and had everything we needed

10/10 Excellent

Karlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room.with a view

Great Place.for.me and my Dog to.stay and Work..perfecto....
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024