About
Offering stunning mountain views from all units, Sunset Motel is just a short stroll from the Fox Glacier village. Set in tranquil farmland, all units have full glass frontages to allow for unimpeded views of Mount Cook and the rugged Southern Alps. There are 25 spacious ground floor units. All feature a kitchenette, some offer a spa bath. Each unit offers an outdoor furniture setting on a courtyard patio which offers views of the Southern Alps and magnificent sunsets. Sunset Motel is less than 0.6 mi to center of the Fox Glacier village, which hosts award winning cafes, restaurants and bars. Continental breakfast is available on-site. The team at Sunset Motel can arrange a variety of activities including scenic flights, Glacier Heli-Hikes and more for guests.
701 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.4
- Staff
- 8.7
- Location
- 9.0
What Guests Say
- “THE VIEW OUTSIDE WAS AWESOME OF THE MOUNTAINS. IT FELT PRIVATE & SURROUNDED BY NATURE. THE ROOM INSIDE WAS SPACIOUS, WARM, COSY & THE…”
- “Great location, clean and great staff”
Top Amenities
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
Our Best Price. GUARANTEED.
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1/4Executive Studio Twin
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
1/4Executive Double Room
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Crib(s)
1/4Premier Mountain View Spa
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Coffee/tea machine
1/4Two-Bedroom Apartment with Mountain View
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Coffee/tea machine
1/4One-Bedroom Apartment with Mountain Views
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Crib(s)
1/4Executive Triple Room
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Crib(s)
1/4Executive Twin Room
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Crib(s)
1/4Studio Mountain View
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Cleaning products
1/4Executive Studio Double
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
1/4Executive Studio Triple
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Standard Studio
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Coffee/tea machine
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What Guests Loved
Based on 701 reviews
Pros +
- THE VIEW OUTSIDE WAS AWESOME OF THE MOUNTAINS. IT FELT PRIVATE & SURROUNDED BY NATURE. THE ROOM INSIDE WAS SPACIOUS, WARM, COSY & THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN STAYING WARM (IE ELECTRIC BLANKET, HEATER, EXTRA BLANKET & BATHROOM HEATING WAS PROVIDED.
- Great location, clean and great staff
- It was OK.
Cons -
- THE FRIDGE WAS HARD TO READ THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND IT CAN FREEZE THE FOOD INSIDE THE FRIDGE LIKE A FREEZER. OTHERWISE, FROZEN FOOD IS BETTER THAN FRIDGE NOT WORKING AT ALL. LUCKY THERE IS A MICROWAVE TO DEFROST MY FOOD.
- Poor water pressure. As usual operators think by slowing the water to nothing that clients will use less. Actually less water is used with good water pressure. Motel has very little character & certainly no “Sunset”. No interaction with staff.
- All good
THE VIEW OUTSIDE WAS AWESOME OF THE MOUNTAINS. IT FELT PRIVATE & SURROUNDED BY NATURE. THE ROOM INSIDE WAS SPACIOUS, WARM, COSY & THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN STAYING WARM (IE ELECTRIC BLANKET, HEATER, EXTRA BLANKET & BATHROOM HEATING WAS PROVIDED.
THE FRIDGE WAS HARD TO READ THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND IT CAN FREEZE THE FOOD INSIDE THE FRIDGE LIKE A FREEZER. OTHERWISE, FROZEN FOOD IS BETTER THAN FRIDGE NOT WORKING AT ALL. LUCKY THERE IS A MICROWAVE TO DEFROST MY FOOD.
Great location, clean and great staff
It was OK.
Poor water pressure. As usual operators think by slowing the water to nothing that clients will use less. Actually less water is used with good water pressure. Motel has very little character & certainly no “Sunset”. No interaction with staff.
Location is good, near the town 2-3 mins drive with extra plus for the view while you are on the bed.
Clean, friendly staff, big bathroom
All good
The room was really comfortable and cozy. Lovely view of the snowcapped mountain from the window. It also opens out to the neatly landscaped backyard garden. There was a great jacuzzi in the bathroom with special local bath salts! Nice touch!
There could have been a bathroom exhaust fan rather than a window opening to dissipate heat and for better privacy.
Very new and clean with good amenities in the room.
Did the job
Management would not reimburse us for an unneeded second night, despite plenty of notice - Grrr
Lovely motel with a beautiful view and great location. The staff was very accommodating as we had a late check in. The room was clean and the bed was okay.
A few more towels would have been convenient.
The location is excellent . The view from the window is beautiful,and the scenery along the walking tracks is stunning as well. A short few-minute walk takes you to the restaurant, it’s about ten minutes to the town center. The room is very clean, the bed is very comfortable,and it’s definitely worth recommending.
best deal around the glaciers, fantastic mountainview, quiet area
dated hardware
Clean, convenient
.Could only get 2 single beds, but we booked only 2 days in advance, so duh.
Beautiful view of the cloud-covered snowcaps and not too far from town amenities. Room was clean and warm during some poor weather. Easy walk to a restaurant.
Nice view, nice bathroom, and allows light cooking. Close to all the attraction spots
The location is very good and the view from the room was beautiful.Room wasnt fancy but efficient..
The extra blanket was disgustingly dirty. We left a note cause we couldn't use it.
Rooms are spacious and heating is good. Beds are fairly comfortable and location is good.
Mould in Bathroom due to the fact that there is no extractor fan to aid removal of moisture. Opening window in bathroom does not aid moisture removal due to location and accessibility for smaller people. The shower curtain only drops down to a foot off the floor causing water to be sprayed to large portions of the bathroom floor.
The view is nice,but we have raining days there
The room have some smell of wet
Reasonable priceSome view from yard
Internet was not goodThere was electricity cutoff during the evening
Helpful staff, beautiful mountain views, and a comfortable room. Really enjoyed my stay
Can't thinking anything
The room was very quiet, the spa bath was great addition. The view was amazing. The bed was clean and comfortable. Good studio size room with lounge area and kitchenette. Didn’t have an oven but the stove and microwave was good for us. Accomodation is so expensive these days and this Room was very good value for money, would stay again.
Even though the motel has no smoking in the room policy, Guests are allowed to smoke on the small balcony space outside their rooms facing the view. Which is a shared area. one night we had someone next to us who smoked and we had to keep our sliding door and window shut otherwise the smoke would come into our room. Luckily they were only there for one night so the rest of our stay was fine. It would be good to have smoking and non smoking sections.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that for bookings of 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Location
93 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier
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