Sunset Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Fox Glacier with free parking

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Interior
Exterior
View from room
Laundry room
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Explore the area

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93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859
  • Place, Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Aoraki / Mount Cook
  • Place, Mount Cook National Park

Room options

Executive Studio (Double)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Studio (Twin)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Premier Studio, Mountain View (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Studio (Triple)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Fox Glacier

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 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, express check-in and express check-out. 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-property class Fox Glacier motel include Aoraki / Mount Cook and Mount Cook National Park.

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Matheson - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 15 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 16 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 16 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel in Fox Glacier with free parking
As a guest of Sunset Motel, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Sunset Motel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-in. 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)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Sunset Motel offers 25 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchens with fridges and coffee/tea makers.

This Fox Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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: from approximately NZD 15.50 for adults and from NZD 15.00 for children

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

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Sunset Motel?

Sunset Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Motel?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on 11 Dec 2025 start from AU$141.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sunset Motel?

Yep, Sunset Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sunset Motel?

The closest beach to Sunset Motel is Gillespies Beach (15.8 km).

Does Sunset Motel serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunset Motel?

No, Sunset Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunset Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunset Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.