Is parking available at the property?

Complimentary parking is available on-site for guests. It is uncovered and does not require a reservation.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A delightful breakfast is available on-site, allowing guests to indulge in a scrumptious meal to start their day.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are not allowed, but service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.

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

Check-in time starts at 14:00 and ends at 18:00. Check-out time is at 10:00. Late check-out may be available for a fee of NZD 50, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

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

Lake Matheson Motel is located in Fox Glacier, close to natural attractions such as Lake Matheson and Lake Gault. It is also near Gillespies Beach and Fox Glacier, making it ideal for exploring the area's beauty.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. Extra-person charges may apply, and it is recommended to contact the property in advance to confirm suitable accommodations for families.

Lake Matheson Motel

Average nightly price at Lake Matheson Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$129
February	US$152
March	US$140
April	US$101
May	US$89
June	US$83
July	US$82
August	US$102
September	US$117
October	US$104
November	US$113
December	US$110

What guests think

At Lake Matheson Motel, many guests highlight the convenient location for Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier, clean and comfortable rooms with good space, and simple self check in, with staff described as friendly and helpful when contacted.

Parking outside the units is handy, and several appreciate in room kitchen facilities and access to laundry. Common drawbacks include thin walls and occasional noise, plus some dated or basic fittings and intermittent issues like slow Wi Fi, odors, or insects reported by a few. Overall, expect a practical, comfortable base for exploring the region.

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Facilities

Parking outside the units is convenient, with some covered spaces and a few tight spots. Guests also mention coin operated laundry and spa tubs.

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Cornelia

22 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

De cabin waarin we verbleven had alles wat je nodig had en zag er netjes uit, maar het was vreselijk gehorig alsof de muren van karton waren. Er was een comfortabel bed. De laundry zag er rommelig en niet erg schoon uit. De ontvangst bij de receptie was gastvrij. Er was een goed restaurant op zo'n 100 meter.

10

Dorothy

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely well-presented property in a quiet location. Room spacious and very comfortable. Undercover parking directly in front of room. Excellent facilities. Convenient for local restaurants. Would liked to have stayed longer

10

Justina

18 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay in Fox Glacier! Clean, parking and easy check in. Thanks.

6

Sharon

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The two bedroom apartment was as depicted in the photos. It was reasonably basic and the walls were quite thin. The bathroom tap and fan noise could be heard everywhere in the apartment. Parking was directly out the front which was very good. Reception staff were lovely and the area is flat and walkable to various eating places. It’s close to the lovely lake Matheson walk, and a fantastic view of Fox Glacier from Peak view is a short drive down the road. Beds were okay but the pillows were very flat and not comfortable.

8

Nicola

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious. Good position in town. Area outside to sit in could have been better kept. Loved the spa tub

8

jose

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean comfortable. Tight parking.

8

TIMOTHY

6 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in. Husband and wife team offered dinner and activity suggestions. Individual car parking with roof cover was nice. Very good option in the region.

10

ToriK

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, had a towel warmer, they had a coin operated washer/dryer, it was close to Betsy and Lake Matheson cafe/hike, viewpoint

8

Dianne

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

View from our room was incredible. Staff friendly. Spa great. Kitchen items too low.

8

Edward

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for an overnight stay. No screens on doors or windows means a stuffy room as biting insects will invade otherwise.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms as clean and tidy. A few report issues such as odors, dead insects, or an untidy laundry and an old, dirty reception area.

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10

John

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Interesting no staff approach so we fought with the all electronic locks on the doors and won. 😂 But all worked tickety boo. Lovely and clean, the rain during the night was stupendous, I liked the guy sailing past in a big boat full of animals

6

Cornelia

22 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

De cabin waarin we verbleven had alles wat je nodig had en zag er netjes uit, maar het was vreselijk gehorig alsof de muren van karton waren. Er was een comfortabel bed. De laundry zag er rommelig en niet erg schoon uit. De ontvangst bij de receptie was gastvrij. Er was een goed restaurant op zo'n 100 meter.

10

sandra

5 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Clean, quiet and comfortable.

10

Douglas

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Lake Matheson Motel is well located and the arrival experience was great. The staff are really good and provided some great insights in to nearby attractions. The room was clean and adequate.

4

Susanne

22 Dec 2024

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Penetranter Geruch im Zimmer - Anti-Moskito Spray? Daher bei Sauberkeit nur 2 Sterne. Fenster sollte man wegen zahlreicher sandflys/moskitos besser geschlossen lassen. Nach nur einer Nacht in dem Zimmer hat leider unsere Kleidung, Haare etc. diesen schrecklichen Geruch angenommen. Ausgezeichnete Lage für einen Trip zum lake Matheson (weniger als 5 Minuten mit dem Auto) sowie zu den viewpoints Fox Glacier.

10

Kayleigh

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

6

Heinrich

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception. Old and dirty

10

Ian

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value. Very clean.

10

Steve

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable in a great location.

4

Matthew

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very functional hotel. Beds were fine. Shower bathroom had dead bugs on ceiling. Kitchenette was limited. However there aren’t many alternatives here. Finally for awareness Check in is unmanned

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with helpful kitchenettes and some units offering mountain views. Recurring downsides are thin walls and noise, occasional dated fittings or sagging or old mattresses, and sometimes slow Wi Fi.

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Batul

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was nice.view from our room was superb

10

Eric

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Loved the tub and kitchen. Bed was comfy. Only complaint would be the slow wifi.

10

Dorothy

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely well-presented property in a quiet location. Room spacious and very comfortable. Undercover parking directly in front of room. Excellent facilities. Convenient for local restaurants. Would liked to have stayed longer

6

Sharon

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The two bedroom apartment was as depicted in the photos. It was reasonably basic and the walls were quite thin. The bathroom tap and fan noise could be heard everywhere in the apartment. Parking was directly out the front which was very good. Reception staff were lovely and the area is flat and walkable to various eating places. It’s close to the lovely lake Matheson walk, and a fantastic view of Fox Glacier from Peak view is a short drive down the road. Beds were okay but the pillows were very flat and not comfortable.

6

majda

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

loved the location & the layout of the room. However, it was self-serve check in with our key left taped to the door. I didn't mind that so much. Except that there was a sign that said to ring the bell if you had any questions, and here was a phone number to ring if you had any questions. No one answered when I rang the bell, no one answered or returned my phone call when I left a message. All I wanted was a towel, but couldn't get one for 2 nights. we left, and still never heard. The bed had an electric mattress heater on it under the sheets. we didn't need it, and it made sleeping uncomfortable as there were hard ridges & a hard box under the hip area. I'd have to take apart all the bedding to remove it, then I'd have nowhere to put it. I think it's a great asset in the winter months when it gets colder, but for the fact that IT DIDN'T WORK. The one on the left side wasn't plugged in, and in fact there was nowhere to plug it in. the one on the right side of the bed was plugged in, lit up when turned on, didn't heat after 1/2 hour, so we gave up. And to top it all off, the walls are seriously so thin you can hear everything on both sides of your room. not because they were so loud, they weren't, but because the walls were so thin.

8

Dianne

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

View from our room was incredible. Staff friendly. Spa great. Kitchen items too low.

10

Nicolas

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfecte plek om de gletsjers vanaf te bezoeken. Ruim appartement. Genoeg mogelijkheden om te koken.

8

Jesper

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and spacieus room, with good beds, nice tea kitchen and a very good bathroom. I will highly recommend this motel

8

Kath

5 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely area. Friendly check in. Good coffee. Comfortable bed. Clean. Walls are very thin so you hear people either side quite a lot.

8

Jessica

5 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spacious room with some updates. Hot water shower was extremely power and nice. However, the mattress felt quite sagging and not supportive.

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Service

Self check in is common and often easy, and staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and responsive when contacted. A few guests reported communication issues or no response when seeking assistance.

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Frazer

7 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were fantastic. We were holed up because of a deluge, and they were beyond accommodating.

10

Douglas

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Lake Matheson Motel is well located and the arrival experience was great. The staff are really good and provided some great insights in to nearby attractions. The room was clean and adequate.

6

Ricardo

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

En general bien. Sin embargo la cabaña huele a encerrado. Así mismo, el check-In no es bueno. No nos llego correo con instrucciones y en la entrada solo había un número para marcar. Al ser extranjeros no tengo servicio celular y me ví obligado a ir a un restaurante a pedir un teléfono prestado para poder organizar el cuarto. Posterior a esto todo marcho en orden.

10

Peter

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was surprisingly very easy.Well recommended, this place.

8

Haripriya

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and easy checkin .

10

Wai Chi

9 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Although there was misunderstanding, the issue was resolved smoothly. The staff were helpful and kind. I was happy to stay in this motel and would choose it again when visit Fox Glacier next time.

8

Rosalind

18 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in with friendly staff.

8

Mr Stuart J

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is conveniently situated and was well provided. The staff were quick to respond when we needed help getting the TV to work. The wet shower room was a bit damp, but otherwise our stay was comfortable. BetsyJane's restaurant and bar next door was excellent. Lake Mathedon is a short drive away and well wirth a visit.

8

TIMOTHY

6 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in. Husband and wife team offered dinner and activity suggestions. Individual car parking with roof cover was nice. Very good option in the region.

6

majda

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

loved the location & the layout of the room. However, it was self-serve check in with our key left taped to the door. I didn't mind that so much. Except that there was a sign that said to ring the bell if you had any questions, and here was a phone number to ring if you had any questions. No one answered when I rang the bell, no one answered or returned my phone call when I left a message. All I wanted was a towel, but couldn't get one for 2 nights. we left, and still never heard. The bed had an electric mattress heater on it under the sheets. we didn't need it, and it made sleeping uncomfortable as there were hard ridges & a hard box under the hip area. I'd have to take apart all the bedding to remove it, then I'd have nowhere to put it. I think it's a great asset in the winter months when it gets colder, but for the fact that IT DIDN'T WORK. The one on the left side wasn't plugged in, and in fact there was nowhere to plug it in. the one on the right side of the bed was plugged in, lit up when turned on, didn't heat after 1/2 hour, so we gave up. And to top it all off, the walls are seriously so thin you can hear everything on both sides of your room. not because they were so loud, they weren't, but because the walls were so thin.

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Location

Well located for Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier, and walkable to restaurants and town amenities. Several guests also noted a quiet setting and scenic views from some rooms.

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10

Zhenliang

14 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to popular tourist spots in Fox Glacier!:)

10

Shirley

4 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night while travelling north to south, great location, clean and highly recommended.

8

Marie-France

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located

8

Sylvie

2 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrivée à l’hôtel et self-service. On avait notre no de chambre et ça bien été. Bien situé près du foc glacier et du lac matheson. Chambre avec cuisine avec équipements de base. Parfait pour un «\xa0motel\xa0».

10

Dorothy

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely well-presented property in a quiet location. Room spacious and very comfortable. Undercover parking directly in front of room. Excellent facilities. Convenient for local restaurants. Would liked to have stayed longer

10

Kathryn

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and very comfortable. We appreciated being able to walk into town for dinner and drive to the lake and lookout area in less thay10 minutes!

10

ToriK

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, had a towel warmer, they had a coin operated washer/dryer, it was close to Betsy and Lake Matheson cafe/hike, viewpoint

10

Stephen

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideally situated for access to Fox Glacier. Well presented accommodation with all we needed.

10

Chris

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is based in a great safe and quiet location. In addition, there is an impressive restaurant and bar just up the road. I thoroughly recommend staying at the Lake Matheson Motel.

10

Steve

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable in a great location.

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Dining

Guests appreciated having good restaurants and a bar a short walk away, with BetsyJane's next door praised. One review mentioned limited early breakfast options in town.

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John

1 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable accommodation with good views of snow capped mountains close to nice restaurant

10

KATE

30 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a super convenient place to stay the night before visiting the glacier. Only wish there was a cafe open for breakfast before 8:00 somewhere in town.

10

Dorothy

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely well-presented property in a quiet location. Room spacious and very comfortable. Undercover parking directly in front of room. Excellent facilities. Convenient for local restaurants. Would liked to have stayed longer

8

Mr Stuart J

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is conveniently situated and was well provided. The staff were quick to respond when we needed help getting the TV to work. The wet shower room was a bit damp, but otherwise our stay was comfortable. BetsyJane's restaurant and bar next door was excellent. Lake Mathedon is a short drive away and well wirth a visit.

10

Kathryn

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and very comfortable. We appreciated being able to walk into town for dinner and drive to the lake and lookout area in less thay10 minutes!

8

TIMOTHY

6 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in. Husband and wife team offered dinner and activity suggestions. Individual car parking with roof cover was nice. Very good option in the region.

8

Robyn

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A good place to stop and enjoy the beauty of Fox Glacier. Great restaurant to eat at literally a short wander up the road

8

Craig

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good stay and good food and nice and quiet

10

Carmel

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great place to stay while we explored around Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers - we wished we could have stayed longer. Probably the most comfortable beds during our whole trip. The staff were lovely, the room was spacious and well set up. We were surprisingly warm and snug, despite the cool weather. A gorgeous location, and an easy stroll to fabulous dining. We would definitely stay here again.

10

Chris

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is based in a great safe and quiet location. In addition, there is an impressive restaurant and bar just up the road. I thoroughly recommend staying at the Lake Matheson Motel.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $99	2 $114	3 $114	4 $120	5 $114	6 $114	7 $114
8 $128	9 $169	10 $182	11 $115	12 $116	13 $145	14 $108
15 $102	16 $121	17 $107	18 $114	19 $182	20 $128	21 $128
22 $153	23 $114	24 $128	25 $111	26 $126	27 $114	28 $128
29 $114	30 $182

Lake Matheson Motel

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

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