Lake Matheson Motel

4.0 star property

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Free self-parking
Reception
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen and Twin) | Garden view
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen and Twin) | Living area
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cnr Cook Flat Road & Pekanga Drive, Fox Glacier, 7886
  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Fox Glacier
  • Lake Matheson
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen and Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ( 2 King beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Fox Glacier

Located in Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson Motel is within a 10-minute drive of Lake Matheson and Lake Gault. .This eco-certified motel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Gillespies Beach.

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Matheson - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Peak Viewpoint - 16 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 19 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 20 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane Eatery & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lake Matheson Motel

Eco-certified motel in Fox Glacier with free parking
Lake Matheson Motel offers 21 accommodations with hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Fox Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; 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)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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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Lake Matheson Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 412 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

majda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

not bad, not great, no service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Haripriya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and easy checkin .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Stuart J

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

Well positioned

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.
Lake Matheson reflects the surrounding contryside
The trail down to the lake is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Guiling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was surprisingly very easy.Well recommended, this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MARY BETH

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious. Good position in town. Area outside to sit in could have been better kept. Loved the spa tub
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay and good food and nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Noisy Rooms, no privacy as customers walk on your terrasse to avoid the rain, loud discussions until late at night outside, people talking to each other from room to car could also well qbe in your bedroom…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

nick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

wesley, Brisbane

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Batul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice.view from our room was superb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Johnny

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chai theng

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not bad
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Loved the tub and kitchen. Bed was comfy. Only complaint would be the slow wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness
Property would benefit if heat pump installed rather than relying on bar heater. It was cold so heating is a must but a heat pump can be easily controlled to provide a comfortable temperature
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024