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Sunset Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Fox Glacier with free parking

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Sunset Motel combines tranquility with convenience. Guests enjoy the peaceful garden and terrace while practical amenities like laundry facilities make longer stays comfortable. Free self-parking saves money, and the high-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio (Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio (Twin)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio (Twin)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premier Studio, Mountain View (Spa)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premier Studio, Mountain View (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio (Triple)

Executive Studio (Triple) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio (Triple)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Matheson - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Peak Viewpoint - 15 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 20 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 20 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Last Kitchen - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Sunset Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunset Motel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Kitchens with refrigerators
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Balconies, electric kettles, and heating

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15.50 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.50 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children

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; 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, 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

National rating

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunset Motel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sunset Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sunset Motel located?

Situated in Fox Glacier, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Te Wahipounamu. Lake Matheson and Lake Gault are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 334 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Wanpeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Value and Warm Hospitality! I had a great stay at this motel! It's an excellent value for the price — clean, comfortable, and everything worked just as expected. What really stood out to me was the receptionist. They were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making check-in a breeze and offering helpful local tips. It’s the kind of personal touch that makes a big difference. I’d definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for affordable, friendly accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Brierley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it for a family. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome. Comfortable clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location perfect to suit our needs - and a view of Mt Cook to "cap" it off...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chetan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Fox Glacier and lake. Friendly staff and nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good views Well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot clean, quiet and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location with lovely room. Big glass wall looking to the mountains. Very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hosts and friendly vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good proximity to the glacier services
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms, spacious. Very clean, easy access
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views, quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

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

8/10 Good

Albert

Good place for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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