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The Westhaven Motel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Garden
Executive King Studio | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Terrace/patio
Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $64
$56 nightly
$64 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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29 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier, 7859
  • Place, Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Matheson
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Accessible King studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Triple Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Triple Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive King Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive King Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Superior King Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Superior King Studio

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

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Accessible King studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible King studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Executive King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Fox Glacier

With a stay at The Westhaven Motel in Fox Glacier, you'll be in a national park, just a 4-minute walk from Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and 6 minutes by foot from Te Wahipounamu. .This motel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Lake Matheson and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Lake Gault.
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What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Matheson - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Peak Viewpoint - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 27 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 27 min drive - 18.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Westhaven Motel

The Westhaven Motel offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Fox Glacier motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • 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

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Westhaven Fox Glacier
Westhaven Motel
Westhaven Motel Fox Glacier
The Westhaven Motel Motel
The Westhaven Motel Fox Glacier
The Westhaven Motel Motel Fox Glacier

The Westhaven Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 544 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was convenient to the hikes we wanted to do and also walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was close to dining options and the room was roomy and the spa bath was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful staff, room decent size and clean. Basic amenities sufficient for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff . Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would have appreciated a working toilet and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you are helicopter to the glacier. Several restaurants within walking distance. Simple rooms but very clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was missing on property and rooms were average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless clean. Location of property is awesome. You have great mountains behind you. Also few tourist sports are 6-10 km range.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry to leave a review like this but truly this place needs an update. Very uncomfortable, couch slipcovers that are saggy and don’t fit, old mattresses, generally felt unclean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Large room with a nice outdoor patio. The room itself was quite dirty, I had to clean every surface also the couch was filthy. Bathroom was large but the shower did not have much pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Simple but okay. Expensive for what you get. Better to stay in the next town: Franz Josef
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, had everything we needed and so close to places for dinner
Verified

2/10 Terrible

CLARKE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Absolute dump.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean, front door parking, food options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was great and our room was spotless and very comfortable. Staff was super friendly and gave us great info on the area. Would book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot, good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, clean, comfortable Motel handy to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight and early morning start.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable, clean property with helpful staff. Great location to get to the Glaciers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024