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Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

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

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Front of property
1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk
Front of property
Front of property
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with extra beds)
Mt Cook View Motel provides a quiet escape near Fox Glacier. Guests can relax on the garden terrace, enjoy the swimming pool, and use free in-room WiFi. The property offers self-parking, while nearby activities include helicopter tours and outdoor barbecuing.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 103 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio | Terrace/patio

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with shower)

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 103 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 136 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with extra beds)

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with extra beds)

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with extra beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 112 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Garden Area

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Garden Area

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Mountain View (Studio with shower)

Standard Studio, Mountain View (Studio with shower)

Standard Studio, Mountain View (Studio with shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Fox Glacier, Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier is near the beach. Sentinel Rock is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Matheson and Alex Knob. Fox Glacier and Air Safaris are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Map
209 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, 7859

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Matheson - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Peak Viewpoint - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 21 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 21 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Last Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Upscale motel near Lake Matheson
Located close to Fox Glacier, Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, helicopter/aeroplane tours and a vending machine
  • An off-lead area and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchens

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier?

As of 6 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier on 18 Sept 2025 start from NZ$103.82, 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 Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Matheson, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Sentinel Rock and Alex Knob.

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Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 227 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall an amazing stay, super comfortable room and amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot handy location! Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot in Fox Glacier. Will be awesome when the cabins are finished their refurb.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great place to stay near Fox Glacier

This is a great place near Fox Glacier. Good sized rooms, great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional property. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was quiet, comfortable and cozy. Our host was really friendly and made us feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

fenchin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this spot, the host (including the dogs) were lovely. Great price, great place, amazing views, Matthew (our host) was a great guy who treated us well. Overall, we highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, friendly staff, large clean family unit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaghayegh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though the property is
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

François

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

Great place to stay in Fox

Very nice place. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable short stay motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice motor lodge
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, tidy, and well-equipped with all the necessary amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

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

Good rest spot to continue travel up/down coast

Right next to views of the glacier, would recommend as a place to stop along your journey
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in, friendly staff. Thank you for the luggage rack. Great views of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overall facility. A little far from main town if walking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arsalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , central to everything. Highly recommend to do the Helicopter ride to the glacier. it was an awesome experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner comfy bed & bright white sheets & towels
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John N

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

Very nice motel in Fox Glacier town

Wonderful motel about 1 km out of Fox Glacier toward Lake Matheson. Checkin was great, host provided map of both Fox Glacier & Franz Joseph. Our suite was spacious, in room kitchenette / living room with large comfy sofa, 2 bedrooms & bath/shower. Overall very comfortable & nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place

Great place to stay near Fox glacier.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms. Clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Ideal for overnight stay for viewing Fox Glacier only 5 mins drive down the road Several eateries within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly welcoming staff with plenty of local knowledge. Clean tidy accommodation with plenty of space and well equipped kitchen for cooking basic meals. Spacious and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large, quiet and included a kitchen to cook dinner or breakfast. We got food at town grocery store to cook for both meals. Connor at check in was friendly and provided lots of info. Fox Glacier is a small quiet town. We enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Supawat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023