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Lake Matheson Motel

Corner Cook Flat Road & Pekanga Drive | PO Box 23, Fox Glacier, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand
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Ranked #4 of 10 hotels in Fox Glacier
4.0 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
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szjam
Sydney
Senior Contributor
32 reviews
22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

Small family run motel in Fox Glacier, about 500m off the main highway so no traffic noise. Extremely clean and comfortable, just your cute Kiwi motel - would highly recommend in Fox Glacier. More

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periwinkleMarlow_UK
Marlow, UK
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61 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

we stayed for one night on our trip to Fox Glacier, and although we arrived long before checking in time were given the key to our very comfortable room and information about the township. We were pleasantly surprised with the amenities of the room, nice kitchenette, microwave, fridge etc and we were sorry to be there for only one night.... More

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Robert Halsey, Manager at Lake Matheson Motel, responded to this review
8 February 2012

We are really thrilled you had a great stay with us. Thank you for taking the time to write in and I hope you had a great NZ trip in general! All the best Myra More

TonyandClaartje
Huissen
Contributor
19 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

This motel had everything we looked for. Though we only stayed one night, we could easily have stayed longer. The staff were very friendly, and our unit was clean, bright and comfortable. Only the shower was a bit low for tall guests - like us! More

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Robert Halsey, Manager at Lake Matheson Motel, responded to this review
8 February 2012

Hi there - great you had a good stay with us! Apologies about the shower height. Those fixed wall shower heads aren't ideal for you tall folk! Thank you for taking the time to give us your comments, and I hope enjoyed your NZ explorations :) All the best Myra and John More

michelleparker
Carolinas
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

We spent 2 nights here while we explored the Fox Glacier area. Our room was small, but clean. We appreciated the covered car park and room entrance as it rained throughout most of our stay. We also took advantage of the guest laundry, and were glad they had 2 washers and 2 dryers so we could complete all our laundry... More

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himniv
Mumbai
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17 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

The motel is quite basic, however Fox glacier has few options available and this motel is one of the better ones. We had booked studio unit. Room was clean, there was a TV (only free channels). Kitchen is adequately furnished with a microwave, burner and a fridge. No heater in bathrooom (sorely missed). Complimentary milk pouch was provided. Car park... More

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Robert Halsey, Manager at Lake Matheson Motel, responded to this review
8 February 2012

Thank you for your feedback - we appreciate you taking the time! I just want to clarify your comment about the helihike. Firstly if you have the fitness and the funds, then no-one would argue that a heli hike is the ultimate way to see Fox Glacier. This is because you get to fly over it, land on it and... More

Cabra
London
Senior Contributor
43 reviews
24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

We booked the king studio - A nice spacious room with a couch, breakfast table, kitchenette & bathroom. It is very handy to the restaurants. The owners are helpful also. More

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NewZealandKiwiontour
New Zealand
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16 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Stayed in a studio with a spa bath which was nice before bed. Bed not overly comfortable but on a whole the studio unit was a good place to base yourself for a quiet nights sleep whilst exploring the area. Friendly and efficient reception. Some older stains on inside of bed spread which wasn't great but we were too tired... More

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Chee C
Singapore
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17 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011
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First off, we are very grateful to Myra for assisting us with the delivery of an important parcel from Queenstown (we had left an important belonging at AJ Hacketts) to our next destination, Christchurch. The package arrived on Christmas Eve, just in time towards the end of our NZ adventure. Now the review, the motel is very well located, just... More

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Infernanda
Katoomba, Australia
Senior Contributor
42 reviews
16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

We stayed there for only one night. The room is comfortable and clean. The attendant at the front desk gave us straight away a map and information about where to go around Fox Glacier: photograph spots, restaurants, roads, distances etc. More

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monstertoe
Macau, China
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
1
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In our trip, this was the only one with full booking when arrived. Luckily that we have booked in advance. Our studio was spacious with two bedrooms. Sofa was nice also. As this is just located two mins walk from the town centre where you can book for helicopter, heli hike, skydive in Fox Glacier easily. Really convenient enough. I... More

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Robert Halsey, Owner at Lake Matheson Motel, responded to this review
22 November 2011

Thank you for taking the time out to write a review of Lake Matheson Motels. Extremely pleased you enjoyed your stay and we would love see you again sometime if you ever come this way again. Rob More

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Address: Corner Cook Flat Road & Pekanga Drive | PO Box 23, Fox Glacier, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand

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