Lake Matheson Motel offers peaceful, newly renovated accommodation with views of Mt Cook, only 400 metres from the main street of Fox Glacier town centre. Each room has electric blankets and new Smart-TV's. Situated 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 Centre. 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 particularly 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 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double 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:

  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    On arrival the host was super helpful and knowledgeable. Great convenient location and room had everything we needed. Showers were awesome!! Bed was comfortable our two night stay was excellent
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    Great sized room. All the things needed to cook a meal which was handy! Great heater for the room. Nice and quiet!
  • Beatrice
    Canada Canada
    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...

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • 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
  • Seating 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Luggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • 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 14:00 to 18:30

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 30 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 30 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is 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

    • Check-in at Lake Matheson Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

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

      • Fishing

    • The prices at Lake Matheson Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Lake Matheson Motel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Lake Matheson Motel include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • Lake Matheson Motel is 450 yards from the centre of Fox Glacier. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.