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Sunset Motel

3.0 star property
Sunset Motel's garden offers a peaceful retreat while high-speed WiFi keeps guests connected. Express check-in makes arrival smooth and stress-free.

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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

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio (Double)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio (Twin)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Studio, Mountain View (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Studio (Triple) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio (Triple)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Fox Glacier is home to Sunset Motel. Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Waiho Hot Tubs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Fox Glacier travel guide
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Map
93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859

What's nearby

  • Lake Matheson
    Lake Matheson
    4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Peak Viewpoint
    15 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps
    17 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    18 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK)
    146 min drive

Restaurants

  • Matheson Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon
    12 min walk
  • Betsey Jane
    8 min walk
  • Cafe Neve
    12 min walk
  • White Pub Cafe and Bar
    12 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, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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

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

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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sunset Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 383 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mamata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Laundry facilities was a big plus. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot if you are staying in the Fox Glacier area. Clean, easy check in, comfy room and staff so welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
plenty of room, very clean, great views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was homely and spacious. And it was close to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this motel and it was lovely. Beautiful view, stunning sunset, close to everything we needed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Laundry facilities on site which was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary-Angela

Mountain view was gorgeous. We also enjoyed a visit from some chickens when sitting out the back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful kind and helpful staff. Kitchen area well stocked. Lovely garden and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It does what it says on the can. Clean, comfortable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Reasonable but tired room. Beds comfortable, location excellent. We preferred Fox Township to Franz Joseph Glacier Township.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and a good size with a seating area to the rear and a view of the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Evan and Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Enjoyed stay. Everything fine for what we paid Staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious with a nice bathroom and kitchen area. What I really appreciated was the small table and chairs outside of the room with gorgeous view of mountains. Motel was within 5-10 minutes of places I wanted to visit as well as village center.
View after sunset from room 15
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the clean plush bedding and very clean room. The staff were very helpful and the view from the verandah was stunning. We had chickensout the back and we loved them. All over a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There were no staff on arrival but soon arrived at reception once the bell was rung. Room was clean, only a small fridge but had sufficient cooking and equipment for the hob and microwave to provide a small meal. Highly recommend the walkable eatery Betsey Jane, just down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean and the bed was large and comfortable. The kitchenette was suitable for cooking and the bathroom was spacious and clean. The views from the rear verandah of the snow capped mountains were awesome.
rear verandah views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

jamie

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

6/10 Okay

Tiina

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean but a little bit out of date. Also the backyard sliding door didn't slide that well. The mountain view from the room was spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly lovely but need an outdoor furniture update and would be nice if the water pressure was better. Awesome service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025