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Sunset Motel

4.0 of 5
Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Seattle, Washington
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44 reviews 44 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This hotel was very comfortable with great views of the mountains right from your room. Family owned, with great service. It was quiet and offered laundry services. About 1/4 mile from downtown fox glacier, but there is parking in town if you prefer to drive.

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Leicester
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52 reviews 52 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Can't really say we enjoyed our stay here. Firstly it is just a bit too far out of town for a comfortable walk in and back - especially after a day on the glacier! Secondly we seemed to be in the only room without a view of Mt Cook - we had a grey corrugated iron fence instead. This could... More

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sunsetmotellers, Owner at Sunset Motel, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Thank you for your review of Sunset Motels. I am a little surprised at your review. Yes we do have some fencing around our property this is to give our guests privacy from the next door B&B. You can still quite clearly see Mt Cook and Mt Tasman from your room. I am unsure why when you checked into your... More

Midlands England
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23 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We received a warm welcome at the Sunset motel and were able to park right outside our room. The room was very comfortable and well equipped and we loved the stunning views of Mount Cook from our window. The pleasant gardens were an added attraction. It was a reasonable walk into town where there was a choice of eateries and... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The most beautiful view you could imagine - from inside our well appointed one bedroom room you could view Mt Cook in the distance and other mountains in the foreground. The staff were friendly and accomodating and the position lovely and quiet.

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Adelaide, Australia
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This motel delivers what it promises: every room has a fabulous view of the mountains at Fox Glacier and a lovely private outside sitting area. The rooms are well designed and have everything you need, including self-contained kitchen facilities. It's not in the busy hub of Fox Glacier so is quiet overnight. It is close to the helicopter flights which... More

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Kitchener, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Stayed here 3 nights in unit #4. First reaction as we walked in was Wow, this is nice! Then we saw the view from the patio doors and again Wow! Gorgeous mountains! The sunsets at the front of the motel are spectacular too. The room was clean and modern and with comfortable beds and good kitchen facilities. There wasn't an... More

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New Jersey
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Its a good Motel to stay one night, the host family is very nice. We had couple of insects in the room but not the ones that scare you so it was fine. Its location is perfect and we stayed here on our way from queenstown up north and went to fox glacier the following morning. Clean beds, well equipped... More

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United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Bruce, the owner was a great host. He really cared about our stay! We had a toddler with us and really accommodated us with some special needs in that dept. Also, he helped with a few pages of office/scanning that we were looking to get done. Regardless, the place is clean, well appointed, good price, good internet, and fantastic views... More

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Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Not able to comment fully as overnight stay in onward journey. Set out a title way from the Main Street. The reception and check out was efficient and friendly. 2 bedroom unit was adequate for us and you have facilities for cooking. My reticence springs from losing a coin down the side of the settee and finding lots of crumbs... More

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Mystic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Came for one night, but stayed three. Rooms clean, and comfortable and everything I wanted: Coffee French Press, toaster, stove, microwave. Sit in the back deck and view the mountain. But the best part may be the really friendly couple who own the place. While here, do a heli hike up on the gacier and go into some amazing blue... More

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Also Known As:
Sunset Hotel
Sunset Motel Fox Glacier
Sunset Hotel Fox Glacier
Address: Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) > Fox Glacier
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
#3 Family Hotels in Fox Glacier
#4 Luxury Hotels in Fox Glacier
Price range (per night): S$129 - 204
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
25 spacious ground floor units.FOUR PLUS STAR qualmark rated in 2008 with views from every room of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. We have a large back lawn for your enjoyment. Our property is located on Cook Flat Road so we avoid the noise from State Highway 6 that runs through the main town. So no traffic noise or late night bar noise. Sleep in peace with only the views to keep you awake.Studio, Spa and Family units all designated non-smoking, serviced daily, microwave kitchenette with cooking facilities, tea/coffee,32 inch LCD tv's with Satellite television, electric heating , electric blankets, phone, wireless internet available, ironing facilities, cot/highchair available, continental breakfast available, guest laundry, 900 metres to cafes and tour operators. all major credit cards accepted. ... more   less 
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