625 reviews
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$92Cnr Cook Flat Road And Pekanga Drive, Fox Glacier, 7859, New Zealand
625 reviews
1/51
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Spa tub
Hot tub
Tour desk
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Lake Matheson Motel is a 4-star motel in Fox Glacier, New Zealand, located at Cnr Cook Flat Road and Pekanga Drive, just 0.2mi from the city center. The property has 625 reviews, and rates start from $92 per night.
Featured amenities include free private parking, free WiFi, and a streaming service like Netflix, plus spa and hot tubs, a tour desk, and a private entrance. On-site parking, mountain and garden views, non-smoking rooms, and kitchen facilities (including kitchenware and kitchenette) enhance stays, with barbecue areas, a garden, and picnic spots to enjoy the outdoors.
Outdoor spaces include a garden and barbecue/picnic areas, with thoughtful touches like a private entrance and a bathtub with free toiletries, all set against mountain and garden views.
Nestled with mountain and garden views, outdoor spaces invite unwinding in the fresh air. The garden, barbecue areas, and picnic spots set the scene for relaxed days outside, while a private entrance adds a touch of privacy and a bathtub with free toiletries brings a spa-like note to the stay.
Practical comforts are plentiful: free private parking, free WiFi, and a Netflix-style streaming service for downtime, plus spa and hot tubs to help guests recharge. A tour desk helps arrange local explorations, and kitchen facilities—including kitchenware and a kitchenette—make in-room cooking or quick snacks easy to whip up.
A diverse range of accommodations is available, from Studio and Queen Studio to Deluxe and Comfort Studio layouts, including configurations with King beds or kitchen setups. For larger groups, options like Suites and Apartments with multiple bedrooms provide flexible space, all in non-smoking rooms.
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Spa tub
Hot tub
Tour desk
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Mountain view
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Picnic area
Garden
View
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Barbecue
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Studio, King Size
1 King Size Bed
325 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x5
+
x3
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King Studio
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Apartment, 2 Bedroom
2 Queen Size Beds
605 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x10
+
x6
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2 Bedroom
1 King Size Bed
605 sqft
Kitchen
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
x4
+
x3
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2 Bedroom
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Studio, King Size, Jetted Tub
1 King Size Bed
Spa tub
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Microwave
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Premium Studio
375 sqft
Spa tub
Kitchen
Free wifi
Microwave
x5
+
x3
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Premium Spa Studio
Premium
Spa tub
Kitchen
Free wifi
Microwave
x10
+
x6
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Comfort Studio, King Size, Jetted Tub
1 King Size Bed
Hot tub
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Comfort Studio, King Size, Kitchen
1 King Size Bed
Kitchen
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Suite, 2 Bedroom, Kitchen
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Twin Bed
Kitchen
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Suite, 2 King Size Beds, 2 Bedroom, Kitchen
2 King Size Beds
Kitchen
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Studio, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
x5
+
x3
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Suite
2 King Size Beds
x8
+
x5
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8.2
625 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Paul
10
March 2025
We were delighted with our room. There was plenty of space, plus the stove top so we could cook breakfast before hitting the road. A lovely touch was the provision of breakfast cereal, bread to toast, butter, jam and a sensible 500ml milk carton (most places provide tiny capsules). The ambulant bathroom was impressive from a practical point of view. We are fit and able, but I was impressed that the facility catered very well for those visitors who are elderly or disabled. The location is perfect. It's about 200m to the White Pub & Cafe and another to the main road stretch of Cafes. I would recommend Lake Matheson Motel to anyone coming to Fox Glacier.
Letchumy
10
March 2025
The location is good, away from main road so no traffic noise. Walking distance to town 400m. Local attractions are all very close by. Clean and comfortable. Room had everything we needed for a one night stay. Covered car port. Kept the car cool from the sun. Had portable heater and a small fan. No air conditioning but not an issue as the temp this time of the year is cool anyways. Washing and dryer available at $2 each. Had mountain view that’s a bonus. Overall it’s value for money.
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Beatrice
8.2
March 2024
The room was nice and clean, quiet and comfortable. We just stayed there for one night, and the one thing that I clearly remember is how friendly and helpful the lady at the front desk was. We arrived in sunny weather, and she told us right away to take advantage of it because rain was supposed to move in overnight and there wouldn't be any glacier views in the morning.
Can't remember anything negative. It had everything we needed, was clean and comfortable, and the staff was very friendly. Would book again without hesitation.
Peter
8.2
February 2024
This is a decent motel just on the edge of Fox Glacier Town about 6 kms from Lake Matheson on the road to the Glacier Viewpoint and as a result its location suited us fine. It's handy for the town but we were self catering. There's just enough in the kitchenette to do this successfully but there's only 2 of everything. The room was comfortable, the bathroom adequate - what you'd expect in a standard motel though there were some good quality toiletries to make a bit of a difference. Staff were helpful.
It is expensive for what it is but I suspect that is supply and demand. The room wasn't serviced when we'd asked for it to be though it was on a 2nd request.
Andrea
10
January 2024
Beds and chairs were comfortable Cutlery etc easy to find and enough for 4 people Beautifully clean We really appreciated that someone emptied the rubbish bin after a couple of days, and took away the recycling
Although there was sleeping for 4, there were only lounge chairs for 3 people. Lack of anything to clean the cooktop with (although that might be to stop people stealing the product) Lack of fish slice could have been a pain (although we brought our own, so was ok for us) Television was too high up on the wall - uncomfortable if on couch, chair or sitting on the floor.
Danielle
8.2
December 2024
The motel was located in fox glacier, just a short drive to Lake Matheson. Very quiet and peaceful neighbourhood, but there is nothing much in the area. If you plan to cook, will need to come prepared with groceries. We booked this place last minute and were satisfied with the prompt response of the property managers. Beds were comfortable, apartment was clean and warm. Slightly overpriced but also could be because we booked very last minute.
Daniel
9.1
January 2025
Very spacious and bed very comfortable. Great location for Fox Glacier and Lake Matheson. Fridge/freezer and little kitchenette handy. We went out for dinner to Betsey Jane’s which was great and only a 2 minute walk. Handy to have the use of laundry services and for a good fee too. Receptionist very friendly and helpful.
Generally very clean but bathroom floor a bit dusty behind door. A great stay overall and very comfortable.
Chimene
10
March 2024
Location was perfect! Short drive to town and walking distance to a popular eatery, Betsey Jane. Room and bathroom were very clean. I personally loved the heated mattress topper. The staff was very helpful in guiding us into things to do and see around Fox Glacier. She also answered our questions about things to do in Franz Josef as we were driving there the next day.
The shower was pretty small in my opinion and my husband agrees. Aside from that, everything was pretty renovated!
Joey
8.2
February 2025
The staff was so nice, we had an accident on the way to the motel, and couldn’t arrive before 6pm, the staff left us a note in the office window and the key in the house. She came to greet us in the next morning!! And everything was so clean, the house is so new and full equipped!! Location is perfect if you want to go Fox Glacier.
Helke
8.2
March 2025
Reception after hours really easy, room with kitchenette spacious, clean, bed comfortable, parking right outside unit. Value for money acceptable.
The fridge in our unit (16) iced over freezing milk and yoghurt and could not be adjusted and the reception was unattended when we left at 9 am, in fact, we never had any contact with staff.
Attractions
Fox Glacier
0.3miFranz Josef Glacier
8.2miWest Coast Wildlife Centre
10.1miFranz Josef Glacier Hot Pools
10.3miAoraki/Mt. Cook National Park
15.4miTasman Glacier (Haupapa)
17.8miSir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
19miMt. Cook Hermitage Hotel
19miMt. Cook (Aoraki)
29miAttractions
Fox Glacier
0.3miFranz Josef Glacier
8.2miWest Coast Wildlife Centre
10.1miFranz Josef Glacier Hot Pools
10.3miAoraki/Mt. Cook National Park
15.4miTasman Glacier (Haupapa)
17.8miSir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
19miMt. Cook Hermitage Hotel
19miMt. Cook (Aoraki)
29miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Spa tub
Hot tub
Tour desk
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Mountain view
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Picnic area
Garden
View
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Barbecue
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Activities
Fishing
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Spa tub
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room
Tea/Coffee maker
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Carpeted
Electric blankets
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Hot tub
View
Garden view
Mountain view
View
From 14:00
Until 18:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 10:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
3+ years
The price in NZD has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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Mastercard,
Visa,
Cash only,
Eftpos
This property accepts cash.
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