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1,330 reviews

Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel

93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859, New Zealand

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Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Hot tub

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel is a four-star retreat in Fox Glacier, New Zealand, located 0.5mi from the town center at 93 Cook Flat Road. A handy base for glacier-country adventures, this motel blends comfort with easy access to mountain scenery and quaint village charm.

Featured amenities include free private parking, free Wi-Fi, and room service, along with on-site options like a spa tub, hot tub, sun deck, terrace, balcony, and garden or mountain views. The property also offers a well-equipped kitchen, kitchenette and kitchenware, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessibility, and private entrances with parking on site. Shuttle service is available for an extra charge, and a tour desk helps arrange day trips.

Reviews total 1,302, underscoring a well-loved stay, with prices starting from $62.

Travelers can choose from a diverse lineup of stays, from Studio Premier, Mountain View for two, to the Apartment, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View at 538 square feet that sleeps two adults and one child with two twin beds and a queen. For larger groups or longer visits, the Run Of House option can welcome up to 10 adults and 6 children.

On-site amenities create a relaxing base after glacier-country adventures: a spa tub and hot tub, a sun deck, terrace, balcony, and garden or mountain views, plus a well-equipped kitchen with kitchenette and kitchenware. Non-smoking rooms keep things comfortable for every guest.

To explore further, a shuttle service is available for an extra charge, and a tour desk helps arrange day trips. Payment is flexible, with Cash accepted and Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Eftpos supported.

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Hot tub

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenette

Horseback riding

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

Executive Double Room in Sunset Motel

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Executive Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

x4

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x3

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You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Request Box at the time of booking.

Premier Mountain View Spa in Sunset Motel

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Premier, Mountain View

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Mountain view

Hot tub

Spa tub

Garden view

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This spacious studio has a deluxe bathroom with a deep hydrotherapy spa bath.

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Mountain View in Sunset Motel

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

540 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Executive Twin Room in Sunset Motel

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Executive, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

x4

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x3

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Executive Triple Room in Sunset Motel

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Executive, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

x3

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One-Bedroom Apartment with Mountain Views in Sunset Motel

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

x10

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x6

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Standard Studio in Sunset Motel

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Studio

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

x5

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x3

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Executive Studio, 2 Twin Beds

1 Twin Bed

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Executive Studio, Triple

270 sqft

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Executive Studio Triple

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Premier, Mountain View, Jetted Tub

Spa tub

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

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Studio, Mountain View

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x5

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x3

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Apartment

1 Double Bed

x10

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x6

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Guest reviews

8.1

1,330 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Ursula

9.1

April 2025

The room was very quiet, the spa bath was great addition. The view was amazing. The bed was clean and comfortable. Good studio size room with lounge area and kitchenette. Didn’t have an oven but the stove and microwave was good for us. Accomodation is so expensive these days and this Room was very good value for money, would stay again.

Even though the motel has no smoking in the room policy, Guests are allowed to smoke on the small balcony space outside their rooms facing the view. Which is a shared area. one night we had someone next to us who smoked and we had to keep our sliding door and window shut otherwise the smoke would come into our room. Luckily they were only there for one night so the rest of our stay was fine. It would be good to have smoking and non smoking sections.

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Yvonne

8.2

December 2024

It was quiet, the motel was not full. It seemed the staff spaced the rooms to minimize having an immediate neighbor. The staff seemed pleased to assist with requests. Our online comparisons suggested it was a good value, 3 star type accommodation. The rooms were as advertised. The carpet and couch were obviously well used but probably clean. We liked having clean towels each day and the rubbish taken out.

It felt a little dingy bearing in mind we spent longer indoors than we usually would due to the weather and an injury.

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Finella

8.2

March 2025

This was a nice motel in a very handy location for all touristy activities. The room was large and had basic cooking facilities (hob, kettle, toaster, microwave) which were handy. We also enjoyed the restaurant Betsey Jane nearby. The view from the room was beautiful and it was nice to have access to the garden and outdoor seating.

The place is quite dated, especially given the cost of staying here

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Emma

8.2

January 2025

It was all about the view! Amazing! Was so wonderful to wake up and lie in bed with a cup of tea watching the sunrise over Mount Cook! But the room itself was clean and modern and well equipped…very comfortable. Just what I needed after several nights camping. The owners were very helpful, helping me to do my washing after I checked out and whilst I went for a walk around Lake Matheson. All in all a great choice!

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Tnoz

10

May 2025

The room was beautiful and comfortable, with a stunning view of the glacier right from the window. The location is excellent—just a short drive from Lake Matheson and other nearby attractions. There was plenty of parking available, which made things even more convenient. The kitchen was fully equipped, making it easy to prepare meals. Overall, a very enjoyable and relaxing stay.

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Pummy

8.2

January 2024

Spectacular view and a good location. A bubble bath was nice to relax after a long day walking. There were a heater and a fan to keep you warm n cool you down.

Musty bathroom (no fan extractor), Bed is a bit soft. It requires a kitchen towel that could absorb more water to dry dishes better or leave them dry on a rack before you leave. No kitchen extractor fan, so you may cook simple foods. Open the front & back doors, and windows instead. Be aware the night time insects, pls close the windows n doors before dark, especially Sandfies !!

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Dian

10

August 2025

Such a great place to stay in Fox Glacier! The staff at reception were super friendly and helpful – really made us feel welcome. Our room was clean, nicely set up, and super warm, which was just what we needed after a cold day out. It’s also really close to the town and Lake Matheson, so the location was perfect. Would definitely stay again!

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Stephen

8.2

June 2024

Nice 2 bedroom configuration, ideal for our group and not on the main highway.(not that it was busy). Staff recomended the Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon, where we had the best rib eye in our entire NZ holiday and we had a few.

No fixed heater in the twin room. Water pressure in the shower was low (a common theme throughout our NZ trip.). Poor weather meant that the glacier views were non existant but that's the chance you take holidaying in Winter in the South Island.

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Teresa

10

November 2023

Stayed 4 nights. Such a very lovely friendly welcome, super helpful. The ever changing mountain view from our room was hard to leave behind, so enjoyed just sitting outside after a day's activities with a glass of wine, watching the changing scenes, the bird life and the visits from the such healthy looking cute two chickens and a quiet Cockerell, what a delight and bonus. We wish we could have stayed longer, but a hug from 'mum' when we said goodbye set us nicely on our way.....we have a feeling that we will be back.

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Wendy

8.2

November 2024

Beautiful room, clean, well appointed, new furnishings, comfortable bed, beautiful mountain view, good kitchen area, big TV (not that we watched it- all channels were rubbish), very comfortable, large motel suite

COLD!!! And heating a large area with a 4 bar oil heater didn't cut it. It needs decent heating that heats the room. We laid in bed with the electric blanket on to keep warm

Points of Interest Around Sunset Motel

Attractions

Fox Glacier

0.6mi

Franz Josef Glacier

8.5mi

West Coast Wildlife Centre

10.3mi

Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools

10.5mi

Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park

15.7mi

Tasman Glacier (Haupapa)

18.1mi

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

19.1mi

Mt. Cook Hermitage Hotel

19.2mi

Mt. Cook (Aoraki)

29.2mi

Amenities of Sunset Motel

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Hot tub

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenette

Horseback riding

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Sunset Motel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property