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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Upscale motel near Lake Matheson

Located close to Fox Glacier, Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

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

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View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with shower)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a kitchenette.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 103 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

A room with a bed, large windows, and a view of a landscape.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 136 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with extra beds)

A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 112 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a TV, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 103 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with shower)

A room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.

Cottage

  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fox Glacier, Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier is near the beach. Sentinel Rock is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier. Alex Knob and Roberts Point are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Fox Glacier travel guide
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209 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859

What's nearby

  • A calm lake reflecting trees and mountains with snow-capped peaks in the background.
    Lake Matheson
    12 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Lake Matheson
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lake Matheson
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fox Glacier Guiding
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK)
    146 min drive

Restaurants

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

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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
  • High chair
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • 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: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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), key retrieval

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lake Matheson and 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from Sentinel Rock.

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Reviews

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 315 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Raine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible, super cute animals on the property, heated bed sheets, awesome shower and overall an amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very pet friendly Room was clean Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious. A kitchen with a stove, fridge, MW. It's a suite with living room divided by a sliding door. The owner is super nice that showed us great viewing sights and informed us the road closures more than 100 miles away. Highly recommended for shorter and longer trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room with great views. Quiet, comfortable beds, excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and perfect space, wish we could have spent more time here. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the rooms , toilet , living room is very clean . It's very cozy and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and safe place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jarrad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel. Rooms were really nice and well presented, and staff were very helpful with local suggestions. Would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. New bathroom with heated floor. Great views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic 3 star motel with simple construction, clean facilities, friendly staff and bonus lovely dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall an amazing stay, super comfortable room and amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but clean and updated room. Bathroom and shower were very nice. Well worth got in a bit late but Matt was helpful in getting us settled. Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in, friendly staff. Recommendations for eating and things to do
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the nicest motels we have ever stayed at. It was very clean, had a comfortable bed and a spacious, gorgeous bathroom and shower. Great kitchen amenities too. Matthew and the dogs were so welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cottage with outstanding view! Was clean, spacious and comfortable. Bed was awesome! Could have stayed much longer if time allowed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with plenty of space in good/quiet location. Very welcoming host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was really comfortable, clean and tidy. The staff were really welcoming and attentive to our needs. There was a restaurant down the road titled Bettsy Janes was a great place to dine. Recommended by management.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! Matthew was extremely helpful. The bed was good, the furniture in the room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very cute room! Amazing view. The dogs were our favourite part!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, cottage was really clean and comfortable with lovely view of the snow capped mountains. Very friendly staff that clean every day. Totally recommend visiting Lake Matheson and going to the Glacier lookout. Also had a lovely walk from the carpark over the bridge. Totally recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great place to stay near Fox Glacier

This is a great place near Fox Glacier. Good sized rooms, great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

NIck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the studio we had had just been upgraded and was lovely and clean. the view of Mt Cook from the lounge and bedroom was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Patricia

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