Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is limited but convenient for guests.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but it is recommended to contact the property in advance.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located at 55 Main Road, Fox Glacier, New Zealand, approximately 3.4 miles from Lake Matheson and 14.4 miles from St James Anglican Church. It is also near attractions like Te Wahipounamu and the Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest, both just 0.1 miles away.

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier - Comfortable Stay

Average nightly price at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$124
February	US$172
March	US$132
April	US$85
May	US$59
June	US$56
July	US$56
August	US$58
September	US$61
October	US$64
November	US$99
December	US$109

What guests think

At Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier, travellers highlight a walkable, central base with clean, comfortable rooms, consistently friendly, helpful staff sharing local tips, and value for short stays, though some rooms feel compact and occasional town sirens disturb early mornings.

Many note easy access to the glow-worm walk, cafes, and nearby trails including Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier viewpoints. A few reviews mention room odors or some dated elements. Room amenities vary by type; some offer kitchenettes or spa baths, while others lack hobs or in-room microwaves. Overall, expect a convenient base for a short, practical stay.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with convenient on-site parking by the rooms. Amenities beyond parking are limited and can vary between units.

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Dave

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great motel, a stones throw from everything in Fox including right next to Minnehaha walk with it's glow worms...magical... smooth check-in by Karen👍..super comfy bed & lovely clean room, good shower & plenty of tea+coffee for a two nighter.. access to a bbq & microwave.

8

Joshua

17 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet gem, no frills, good staff, the only thing lacking was an elevator. Loved the surrounding nature.

10

Joel

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mapping by name took us to a parking lot behind the motel, but entering the street address worked. Nice place, pleasant, not too loud although right on the highway.

10

MR EDWARD

21 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Things started well with a great manager offering us excellent tips about the area. The room must have been refurbished recently and was superb. Wifi ok. Parking in front of the room. Only downside was an alarm going off at 7am - i cricked my neck leaping out due the excessive noise - turned out to be a toaster in a room far away :(

8

Amy

9 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

The accommodation was great. Although small it had everything we needed. Very clean. Nice staff. The days we stayed it was very hot and air-conditioning would have been great. The fan provided did help a little. Check out the glow worm walk nearby. It was fantastic.

10

Magdalena

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Personal muy agradable, excelente ubicación, cama muy cómoda y buena ducha. La temperatura en la habitación muy agradable, aparcas en la puerta y tienes al lado el sendero para ver las luciérnagas. Como punto negativo, no tiene zona de cocina ( tiene frigorífico, hervidor y tostador) y la habitación es un poco pequeña.

10

Eunice

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff was excellent. She offered lots of dining, trail and travel suggestions. The room was extremely spacious. The kitchenette was well supplied. The bed was very comfortable. The room was surprisingly quiet. I would recommend this motel to anyone staying in Fox Glacier.

6

IAN

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and safe motel with friendly staff. Located on the main road on Fox Glacier township with easy parking on-site. Room was a little bit on the small side but still comfortable and well stocked.

8

keiichiro

17 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fox Glacierの街中にあり、レストランやスーパー(小さい)に歩いていけるので便利です。 (レストランやスーパーは街中のHWY6沿いにしかありません) 車は部屋の前に止めるタイプです。

8

Rodney

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are widely described as very clean and tidy. A few guests reported unpleasant odors or minor maintenance issues.

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Saman

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lady who checked us in was helpful and welcoming. The room was very small. Visually it appeared clean but there was a strong urinal-like smell throughout that made our stay very uncomfortable. We had to leave all windows open and the fan working but still couldn't sleep with the strong smell.

10

Haresh R.

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and tidy property. Very welcoming host provided good information about the area.

10

Kirsten

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was clean, very comfortable and affordable. Would highly recommend.

8

John

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great. I was a little upset because my description on Expedia said that I would have a microwave, but the room did not. It also said that breakfast was available for purchase. I was told that the descriptions are not necessarily correct in Expedia-they haven't offered breakfast for years, etc. There was a microwave in the laundry room for general use, but it would have been nice to have one in the room, which I specifically look for. The room also had a weird smell (like someone had smoked, but it was not strong) which I didn't notice once I was in the room for awhile. Bathroom was really nice!

10

Kau Yung

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Foul smell on the floor carpet was found and gave us unpleasant impression.

10

Nigel

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Staff was great and helpful.

10

David

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, close to cafes, glow worm walk next door.

10

Timothy

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were small, but everything was clean. Enjoyed our stay in area.

8

Murugathasan

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice accommodation, clean and tidy.

8

Melinda

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfy bed

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Rooms

Room sizes vary from compact to spacious; beds are often comfortable, though a few found them firm. Kitchen setups differ widely, and some noise from other rooms or plumbing is mentioned.

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Graham

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely welcome and good room. I think the only bits which made it a 4 instead of a 5 star is that there was no hob (microwave only) and no smart TV with apps eg Netflix or YouTube. Other than that it was really good with lovely staff and housekeepers. Thank you Graham

8

Anders

23 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

To muck noise in the room in the morning, due to people using bathrooms upstairs. All other conditions was fine!

4

Akira

1 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

コンロが無く、電子レンジのみ残念

8

Eric

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is perfect for a one night stay in Fox Glacier. The lady at the front desk is helpful and friendly. The room is a bit compact but has everything you need. All clean and comfortable. Good value and great location.

8

John

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great. I was a little upset because my description on Expedia said that I would have a microwave, but the room did not. It also said that breakfast was available for purchase. I was told that the descriptions are not necessarily correct in Expedia-they haven't offered breakfast for years, etc. There was a microwave in the laundry room for general use, but it would have been nice to have one in the room, which I specifically look for. The room also had a weird smell (like someone had smoked, but it was not strong) which I didn't notice once I was in the room for awhile. Bathroom was really nice!

8

Helen

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious. Quiet location, central to town. Staff very accommodating.

6

Karen

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy and the gal working (Karen) was super sweet and very helpful! The room was decent size, clean and had a kitchenette. The bed was hard and uncomfortable and so were the pillows. Because of the bed, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.

10

Eunice

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff was excellent. She offered lots of dining, trail and travel suggestions. The room was extremely spacious. The kitchenette was well supplied. The bed was very comfortable. The room was surprisingly quiet. I would recommend this motel to anyone staying in Fox Glacier.

8

Grant

24 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was adequate for a one night stay. A bit noisy from other rooms ie could hear other people moving. Constant sound of running water

8

Melinda

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfy bed

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Service

Service is a standout: staff are widely praised as friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive, with smooth check-ins and helpful local advice. One booking mix-up was reported.

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10

Tracy

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice motel close to Fox Glacier walk. Staff was excellent providing great hiking and dining suggestions as well as driving guides for highlights between Fox Glacier and Queenstown. Restaurant recommendation was spot on!

10

Adrienne

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

William

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great. Very pleasant and helpful staff.

10

David

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved Karen at the front desk. She welcomed us, made us feel at home, was full of helpful hints, tips, ans suggestions, and kept us laughing the whole time. The room was nice enough, comfortable and convenient, but Karen really made our stay special.

10

Narelle

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly, helpful staff on reception. Spacious, clean apartment. Comfy beds. Loved the printed map and sightseeing ideas given to us at check in

10

Douglas

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very helpful!

10

Alexandra

12 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. They had great suggestions for hikes and food choices!

10

Todd

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was recommended to us because Karen manages it and she was very helpful. She accommodated our late arrival and recommended great things to do in town and the next day during our drive down the coast.

10

Eunice

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff was excellent. She offered lots of dining, trail and travel suggestions. The room was extremely spacious. The kitchenette was well supplied. The bed was very comfortable. The room was surprisingly quiet. I would recommend this motel to anyone staying in Fox Glacier.

10

Betty

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Location

Central, walkable location close to cafes, the glow-worm walk, and popular trails like Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier viewpoints. Several guests still found it quiet despite the main-road setting.

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Debbie s

6 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

William Wah Yick

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Cynthia

5 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room. It had everything we needed and it was close to town.

10

Teresa

3 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful area and great property! Lots of room! Hotel staff was very helpful! Wonderful location close to everything!

10

Stephen

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Manager and great location

8

Helen

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious. Quiet location, central to town. Staff very accommodating.

10

David

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, close to cafes, glow worm walk next door.

8

Lianne

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Accomodatie op een top locatie. Vanaf hier maak je gemakkelijk verschillende wandelingen met prachtige uitzichten op de gletsjer. De eigenaren zijn erg vriendelijk en de kamer netjes en comfortabel. Op 2 minuten lopen een wandelingetje op een pad waar naar zonsondergang heel veel glowworms te zien zijn!

10

Cynthia

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was lovely and helpful. The location meant we could walk.

8

keiichiro

17 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fox Glacierの街中にあり、レストランやスーパー(小さい)に歩いていけるので便利です。 (レストランやスーパーは街中のHWY6沿いにしかありません) 車は部屋の前に止めるタイプです。

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Tracy

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice motel close to Fox Glacier walk. Staff was excellent providing great hiking and dining suggestions as well as driving guides for highlights between Fox Glacier and Queenstown. Restaurant recommendation was spot on!

10

Pedro

16 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice motel, well equipped, convenient location. Staff was very helpful, provided excellent recommendations for dining and attractions. Would stay here again.

8

catherine

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Conveniently located to bus and restaurant. The town doesn’t have much except helicopter tours, hotels, restaurants. No shopping transportation or tours. Was a peaceful location and pleasant atmosphere

10

Darlene

12 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at reception was friendly and offered local advice. The room was clean and comfortable and convenient to town so we could walk to dinner. Happpy with stay.

8

Danielle

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

John

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great. I was a little upset because my description on Expedia said that I would have a microwave, but the room did not. It also said that breakfast was available for purchase. I was told that the descriptions are not necessarily correct in Expedia-they haven't offered breakfast for years, etc. There was a microwave in the laundry room for general use, but it would have been nice to have one in the room, which I specifically look for. The room also had a weird smell (like someone had smoked, but it was not strong) which I didn't notice once I was in the room for awhile. Bathroom was really nice!

10

Alexandra

12 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. They had great suggestions for hikes and food choices!

10

Heather

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spot super close to everything in the town. Comfy & clean. Front desk was super helpful with all the info you need.

10

Katherine

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bella Vistas are always reliable and of a good standard. I was given helpful advice about walks and dining options - greatly appreciated.

10

Eunice

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff was excellent. She offered lots of dining, trail and travel suggestions. The room was extremely spacious. The kitchenette was well supplied. The bed was very comfortable. The room was surprisingly quiet. I would recommend this motel to anyone staying in Fox Glacier.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $101	2 $106	3 $101	4 $99	5 $95	6 $129	7 $129
8 $105	9	10	11 $118	12 $118	13	14
15 $130	16 $185	17 $189	18	19	20	21
22 $129	23 $163	24 $162	25 $165	26 $147	27 $119	28 $394
29 $125	30 $112

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