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Lake Matheson Motel

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking | View from room
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Standard Studio, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen and Twin) | Garden view
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $82
$71 nightly
$82 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5

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Cnr Cook Flat Road & Pekanga Drive, Fox Glacier, 7886
  • Place, Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Matheson
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ( 2 King beds) | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, streaming services

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ( 2 King beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Bed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen and Twin)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen and Twin) | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, streaming services

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen and Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Fox Glacier

Located in Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson Motel is within a 10-minute drive of Lake Matheson and Lake Gault. .This motel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Gillespies Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Matheson - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Peak Viewpoint - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 28 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 28 min drive - 19.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lake Matheson Motel

Lake Matheson Motel offers 21 accommodations with hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Fox Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; 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)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Lake Matheson Motel Fox Glacier
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Lake Matheson Hotel Fox Glacier
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Lake Matheson Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 449 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Great spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noelene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Abbas S

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking right outside apartment. In a good location in Fox Glacier, within walking distance to cafes and restaurants. View of snow capped mountains from the front of unit and selection of eateries within walking distance. Quieter than Franz Josef but good for that reason!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy and Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't realize that we needed to be there by 6 p m called ahead, and staff was able to help us to be able to find our room.And get checked in at 10 p m. With no fuss at all. Room was spacious, clean, comfortable and met all of our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Comfortable room. Excellent location. Where are the staff? Reception only open afternoons. Otherwise speak to someone via intercom.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and spacieus room, with good beds, nice tea kitchen and a very good bathroom. I will highly recommend this motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Clean room. Standard Motel comfort level. View from the room - amazing! Could do with some fly screens to the windows to keep the flying insects out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anton

Quiet room but that was about the best I can say.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicole

The room was very
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ToriK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, had a towel warmer, they had a coin operated washer/dryer, it was close to Betsy and Lake Matheson cafe/hike, viewpoint
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay and good food and nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was okay. Clean. Comveniently located. Not particularly nice. Out the front window you see your car (although we were carrying bikes and were able to back them under the car port). Out the back window you see the back if another motel. Black mold around the bathroom windows. The bed was bouncy. Olay place to spend a night in transit but there are nicer choices in Fox Glacier area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View from our room was incredible. Staff friendly. Spa great. Kitchen items too low.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

barbara l

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice space, great location, clean, good price. Would recommend a handle on the door to open easier. Unit 16 refrigerator is freezing only.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very functional hotel. Beds were fine. Shower bathroom had dead bugs on ceiling. Kitchenette was limited. However there aren’t many alternatives here. Finally for awareness Check in is unmanned
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huseyin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Batul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice.view from our room was superb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night while travelling north to south, great location, clean and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Haripriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and easy checkin .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025