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4.5 out of 5

"We were vwry satisfied with all aspects of the ptoperty. Only wish the spa bath was outside or had a view. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 02 Apr 2023

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Hotel Description

At Sunset Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Te Wahipounamu. Highlights at this eco-certified motel include free self parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi.

This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby.

Attractions in proximity to this 3-star Fox Glacier motel include Franz Josef Glacier and Aoraki / Mount Cook.

Standard Studio

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$162* Per night/room 8 Apr. - 9 Apr.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Premier Studio, Mountain View (Spa)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Studio (Triple)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Executive Studio (Twin)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Sunset Motel ratings based on 47 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sunset Motel

Everyone (15) Couples (29) Family (3)
4 out of 5
We were vwry satisfied with all aspects of the ptoperty. Only wish the spa bath was outside or had a view.

Posted by on 2 Apr. 2023

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4 out of 5
Affordable, clean tidy and quiet BUT IT WASN'T ideal being "confronted" it felt like, with the owner's mother (as she could NOT communicate in English) and instead shoved a cell phone in my face while wondering what she was expecting me to do with it? followed by pointing at a piece of paper with names on it showing our booking, at which time finally a person spoke on the cell phone in English (Turned out to be the son/owner) making reference to me wiht saying "my mum will show you where to go" He sounded pleasant, but wasn't ideal - when not knowing what was expected/ going on but once he explained it became clearer asking if I was checking in..... Please always have someone manning the front counter, who is able to speak English!

Posted by on 25 Apr. 2022

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4 out of 5
Great mountain view in a quiet location off the main highway. Rooms are very clean and the check-in process very easy.

Posted by , from Hobart, Australia on 9 Feb. 2020

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3 out of 5
the heater in my room did not work. Shower sporadic. Water tasted awfull. The manager was helpful and found a heater.

Posted by on 27 Apr. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 May 2019 by Wiley

Dear Guests Thank you for the reviews on your stay. There's another fan heater inside of the wardrobe but we would be more than happy to bring another one for you. And the water is drinkable from the tap as most of us do that. Kind Regards

5 out of 5
Lovely spot with view of mountains. Friendly staff

Posted by on 21 Apr. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Apr. 2019 by Wiley

Dear guest Thank you for you comments. We are glad that you enjoyed the views from the room. Kind Regards

3 out of 5
Super helpful friendly person at reception who gave great tips for enjoying the best of the area. Located away from main highway so no trucks roaring past.

Posted by on 13 Apr. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Apr. 2019 by Wiley

Dear Guest We appreciate your reviews on your stay. We are glad to know that you had a good one with us in Fox. Yes, we are located a bit off town to avoid the noise but not losing the great views. Kind Regards

5 out of 5
The staff here are amazing. Due to bad weather we had to stay longer but this was no problem. They went above and beyond to help us organise everything. Couldn't have been more helpful. Unbelievable service

Posted by on 25 Mar. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Mar. 2019 by Wiley

Dear Guest Thank you for your comments on your stay. We are pleased to hear that you had a great stay even the weather was not really good. We hope you have a good trip as well. Kind Regards Wiley

4 out of 5
The view was amazing! Accommodation very quiet and clean. Staff very helpful and obliging. Self contained kitchenette fantastic Would come again

Posted by on 13 Mar. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Mar. 2019 by Wiley

Dear Valued Guest We appreciate your comments on your stay with us. We are pleased that you had a great stay while in Fox. We try our best to provide you a better stay experience. Kind Regards

5 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Jan. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Feb. 2019 by Alex

Dear Guest, Thank you for your time to share your comments. Kind regards

4 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Jan. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Feb. 2019 by Alex

Dear Guest, Thank you for your time to share your comments. Kind regards

Property Features

As a guest of Sunset Motel, you'll find a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Sunset Motel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free. This 3-star Fox Glacier motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sunset Motel offers 25 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. This Fox Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

  • In-room kitchen
  • Private balcony
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Hair dryer available
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive key retrieval information.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Sunset Fox Glacier
  • Sunset Motel Fox Glacier
  • Sunset Motel Motel
  • Sunset Hotel Fox Glacier
  • Sunset Motel Fox Glacier
  • Sunset Motel Motel Fox Glacier

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.