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The Westhaven Motel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Garden
Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds
Terrace/patio
Executive King Studio | Private kitchenette

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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29 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier, 7859
  • Place, Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Matheson
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Triple Studio

Comfort Triple Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive King Studio

Executive King Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Superior King Studio

Exclusive Superior King Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Accessible King studio

Accessible King studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Super King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Fox Glacier

With a stay at The Westhaven Motel in Fox Glacier, you'll be in a national park, just a 4-minute walk from Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and 6 minutes by foot from Te Wahipounamu. .This motel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Lake Matheson and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Lake Gault.
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What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Matheson - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Peak Viewpoint - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 17 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 17 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Westhaven Motel

The Westhaven Motel offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Fox Glacier motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Westhaven Fox Glacier

Westhaven Motel

Westhaven Motel Fox Glacier

The Westhaven Motel Motel

The Westhaven Motel Fox Glacier

The Westhaven Motel Motel Fox Glacier

The Westhaven Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 544 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff . Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was convenient to the hikes we wanted to do and also walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful staff, room decent size and clean. Basic amenities sufficient for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was close to dining options and the room was roomy and the spa bath was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

fransesca

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had an unpleasant odour. The towels and pillow cases had yellow stains. It doesn't look clean. When we arrived, in front of our hotel room there was a pile of rubbish that hadn't been collected. It was not a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was missing on property and rooms were average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless clean. Location of property is awesome. You have great mountains behind you. Also few tourist sports are 6-10 km range.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastassiya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you are helicopter to the glacier. Several restaurants within walking distance. Simple rooms but very clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Simple but okay. Expensive for what you get. Better to stay in the next town: Franz Josef
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

CLARKE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Absolute dump.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sathya

Very ancient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sumit

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Television not working (none in any of the units were)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Ipswich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A convenient motel with all the facilities we needed for self-catering in the centre of Fox Glacier and an easy drive to all the major tourist attractions. We were only there one night but would have been happy to use as a base for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot, good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alesa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean, front door parking, food options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice large room. Especially enjoyed to garden sitting area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

anne-marie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Floors filthy. Bathroom was not clean. Shower curtain had not been cleaned or replaced in a very long time. Towels were stained with dirt. I would not recommend this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

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

8/10 Good

Suzzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025