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Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Lake Matheson

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Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier sits near both Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier, giving travelers easy access to the region's natural wonders. The property offers practical amenities that make exploring comfortable, including in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and storage for luggage.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Superior King Studio

Superior King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Studio

Triple Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Compact Queen Studio

Compact Queen Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Studio

Twin Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

One-Bedroom Apartment

Separate dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4

Compact Queen Studio

Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2

King Studio

Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2

Triple Studio

Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3

Twin Studio

Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Studio

Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
55 Main Road SH6, Fox Glacier, 7859

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Matheson - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Peak Viewpoint - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 18 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 19 min drive - 25.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gletschereis-Delikatesse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Upscale motel near Lake Matheson
Located close to Fox Glacier, Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, cookware/dishes/utensils and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.0 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 18 for adults and from NZD 18 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.0 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$152.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier located?

Situated in a national park, this motel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Lake Matheson, and within 16 mi (25 km) of St James Anglican Church and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Sentinel Rock and Alex Knob are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 560 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a rainy night. Affordable, clean, comfortable- full kitchenette and great shower. Would stay again. Check in staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious. Quiet location, central to town. Staff very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatroom clean and fluffy towels
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dwayne

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, slept good, would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Manager and great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Murugathasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation, clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central in Fox - and handy to everything - great place to stay. Everything is close - and staff were helpful; always willing to offer ideas and go the second mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William Wah Yick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel locates on main road and very convenient to sigthseeing locations, such as Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier viewpoint. Person at reception desk offers very detail tourist, dining and shopping information.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Stay

Comfortable stay in a nice motel located close to restaurants and facilities. Friendly owner who was helpful with local activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Was very well presented and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and scenery. Extremely pleasant and helpful person who bòoked us in. Facilities good and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

CHONG

Liked: Staff & service
Central location, good customer service, clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and a great price. Booked at the last minute. Had everything we needed for a comfortable night's stay. The receptionist was very welcoming and pleasant and provided info on where to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHIMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receiption is very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Glow worm walk right next to the place. Everything in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

It was perfect for a one night stay, clean and comfortable. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All round excellence

Lovely lady on reception. Cleanliness tip top. Condition of facilities great. Would love to come again. Glow worms free and fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff a weath of knowledge
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!! She could not have been more helpful (and fun!) in terms of dealing with a late check-in, helping us make international calls, etc. etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hot water seemed to be on a timer as both of our showers were cut short due to hot water just disappearing. Nice comfortable bed. Rooms could do with updating a little.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is just showing it's age.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
To muck noise in the room in the morning, due to people using bathrooms upstairs. All other conditions was fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023