Located in Fox Glacier, Sunset Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Te Wahipounamu. .This motel is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Matheson and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Gault.
Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Lake Matheson - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 18 min drive - 16.3 miles
Glacier Hot Pools - 18 min drive - 16.5 miles
Waiho Hot Tubs - 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
Cafe Neve - 12 min walk
White Pub Cafe and Bar - 12 min walk
Betsey Jane - 8 min walk
About this property
Sunset Motel
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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 16 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
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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
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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 16 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
Sunset Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We enjoyed our stay at Sunset Motel, Fox Glacier. The room had everything we needed, was comfortable and close to all the local attractions. I loved the view from our room window and the local chickens that visited. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Check in and check out were easy and seamless.
The room was clean and a good size with a seating area to the rear and a view of the mountains.
Rowena
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam
Jan 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing views! Great accommodation!! Lovely chickens and rooster that come to say hello in the afternoon. Definitely a better stay than in Franz Joseph.
The walks and glacier were better in Fox glacier
Adam
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Susan
Feb 10, 2026
Reasonable but tired room. Beds comfortable, location excellent. We preferred Fox Township to Franz Joseph Glacier Township.
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Evan and Kay
Oct 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Enjoyed stay.
Everything fine for what we paid
Staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful
Evan and Kay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
paula
Feb 23, 2026
This hotel came up when I searched for Mt Cook lodging. It is almost 6 hours from Mt Cook by road. We didn’t stay but still had to pay
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.
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.
Great place to stay with views, room furniture a bit old.
AYELEN
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Dave
Jan 31, 2026
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.
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.
Konstantinos
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Neil
Nov 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was clean and well equipped. Quiet except for the local rooster.