Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4.0 star property

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Sports facility
Twin Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior
Lake

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
55 Main Road SH6, Fox Glacier, 7859
  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fox Glacier
  • Lake Matheson
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Compact Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Compact Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

4-star Fox Glacier motel with free self parking
This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a front-desk safe.
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

This Fox Glacier motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier features barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This eco-certified motel also offers laundry facilities, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a front-desk safe. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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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Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 554 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 554 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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
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

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The power went out in the am. We were not able to make coffee or oatmeal. Wr had the added expense of purchasing coffee and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dwayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Tseryeu

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

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, met and surpassed our expectations. Karen was an excellent hostess! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karen gave us a very warm welcome and valuable tips for enjoying Fox and our onward journey. Brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is just showing it's age.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Santa Clarita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but clean and quiet desopite being on a main street
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Traveled with group
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

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Maggie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking outside is an extra charge, the room was small and no equipment that we expected. No view of the lake, but a good look at the car park outside, or through trees to a big carpark. Noisy in the evening, and an inadequate fan.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella Vistas are always reliable and of a good standard. I was given helpful advice about walks and dining options - greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Clean, convenient and comfortable.

Clean, convenient and comfortable. Recommend the glow-worm walk as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

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

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