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Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Fox Glacier with free parking

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Sports facility
Twin Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Escape to Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier, near the picturesque Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier. Enjoy convenient amenities like in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$1,650
NT$1,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

Room options

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Twin Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Compact Queen Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Compact Queen Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Queen Studio | View from room

Superior Queen Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior King Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Studio

  • Sleeps 3

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Compact Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Located in Fox Glacier, Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier is in the mountains and in a national park. Sentinel Rock is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Matheson and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. St James Anglican Church and Alex Knob are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like skydiving, hiking/biking trails, and ecotours.
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Map
55 Main Road SH6, Fox Glacier, 7859

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Matheson - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Peak Viewpoint - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 18 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 19 min drive - 25.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

Upscale eco-certified motel near Lake Matheson
Located close to Fox Glacier, Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and electric kettles

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.0 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.0 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier?

As of 2025/8/31, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier on 2025/9/3 start from NT$1,650, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier located?

Situated in a national park, this eco-certified motel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Lake Matheson and within 16 mi (25 km) of St James Anglican Church and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Sentinel Rock and Alex Knob are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 556 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dwayne

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, slept good, would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Large size bathroom Clean and tidy room Spacious room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Manager and great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - very helpful staff - would totally recommend this motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was recommended to us because Karen manages it and she was very helpful. She accommodated our late arrival and recommended great things to do in town and the next day during our drive down the coast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and nice pillows
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. They had great suggestions for hikes and food choices!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Murugathasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation, clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for local hiking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

10/10 Excellent

William Wah Yick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel locates on main road and very convenient to sigthseeing locations, such as Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier viewpoint. Person at reception desk offers very detail tourist, dining and shopping information.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious and well designed. The staff are fabulous; friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean, very comfortable and affordable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was lovely and helpful. The location meant we could walk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

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

Good location

The room was clean and a decent size. Easy walk to restaurants and supermarket.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central in Fox - and handy to everything - great place to stay. Everything is close - and staff were helpful; always willing to offer ideas and go the second mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small but clean

Rooms were small, but everything was clean. Enjoyed our stay in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & convenient. Friendly at Reception.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

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

Eric’s stay

This place is perfect for a one night stay in Fox Glacier. The lady at the front desk is helpful and friendly. The room is a bit compact but has everything you need. All clean and comfortable. Good value and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay - glow worms an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value accommodation with nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hong

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