/
8.2

625 reviews

Lake Matheson Motel

Lake Matheson Motel

Cnr Cook Flat Road And Pekanga Drive, Fox Glacier, 7859, New Zealand

Choose dates to view prices

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Spa tub

Hot tub

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Lake Matheson Motel

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.

Most popular amenities

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

Rooms

King Studio in Lake Matheson Motel

Show 16 photos

Studio, King Size

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

x5

+

x3

More details

King Studio

Two-Bedroom Apartment in Lake Matheson Motel

Show 15 photos

Apartment, 2 Bedroom

2 Queen Size Beds

605 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

x10

+

x6

More details

Show 4 photos

2 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

605 sqft

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x4

+

x3

More details

2 Bedroom

Show 13 photos

Studio, King Size, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

Spa tub

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

+

More details

Premium Studio

375 sqft

Spa tub

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

x5

+

x3

More details

Premium Spa Studio

Premium

Spa tub

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

x10

+

x6

More details

Comfort Studio, King Size, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

Hot tub

More details

Comfort Studio, King Size, Kitchen

1 King Size Bed

Kitchen

More details

Suite, 2 Bedroom, Kitchen

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

Kitchen

More details

Suite, 2 King Size Beds, 2 Bedroom, Kitchen

2 King Size Beds

Kitchen

More details

Studio, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

x5

+

x3

More details

Suite

2 King Size Beds

x8

+

x5

More details

Guest reviews

8.2

625 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

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.

None

🇨🇦

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.

Points of Interest Around Lake Matheson Motel

Attractions

Fox Glacier

0.3mi

Franz Josef Glacier

8.2mi

West Coast Wildlife Centre

10.1mi

Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools

10.3mi

Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park

15.4mi

Tasman Glacier (Haupapa)

17.8mi

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

19mi

Mt. Cook Hermitage Hotel

19mi

Mt. Cook (Aoraki)

29mi

Amenities of Lake Matheson Motel

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

Stay rules - Lake Matheson Motel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property