Lake Matheson Motel offers peaceful accommodations with views of Mt Cook, only 1312 feet from the main street of Fox Glacier town center. Each room has electric blankets and a flat-screen TV. Located on the West Coast highway and accessible by car or bus, Lake Matheson Motel is just 8 minutes’ drive from Lake Matheson. It is a 20-minute drive to the Glacier Hot Pools and West Coast Wildlife Center. All studios and apartments at Lake Matheson Motel Fox Glacier include covered car parking, free WiFi, heating, hairdryers and cooking facilities. Some have a private spa bath. Guests have access to a garden with outdoor seating and barbecue area. Facilities include a guest laundry and tour desk. The motel offers free transfers to/from the bus depots. Continental breakfast is available and can be served to the guest rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lori
    United States of America United States of America
    Wi-Fi strong, excellent shower pressure comfortable bed. Easy to park right outside door. Very friendly and helpful lady at check-in!
  • Catherine
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location for walk into town. Staff was friendly and helpful. Quiet accommodations.
  • Chimene
    Canada Canada
    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...

Area info

Amenities of Lake Matheson Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Lake Matheson Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    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
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 30 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 30 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Lake Matheson Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Lake Matheson Motel

    • Lake Matheson Motel is 1,300 feet from the center of Fox Glacier. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Lake Matheson Motel include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Lake Matheson Motel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Lake Matheson Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing

    • Check-in at Lake Matheson Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, Lake Matheson Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Lake Matheson Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.