Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Self-contained motel with unobstructed views of Aoraki Mt Cook and Mt Tasman

Rooms & Suites

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier offers 2-bedroom units measuring 100 m², providing more space than typical motels in the area. Each room is self-contained with a fully-equipped kitchen that includes cooking facilities, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and electric blankets. Most rooms also include a spa bath, and some units are pet-friendly cottages with private outdoor seating.

Amenities

The property has both an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, a rare combination in Fox Glacier. Guests can use the free barbecue facilities and picnic area set in a large garden with mountain views. Mt Cook View Motel also provides complimentary guest laundry facilities and free parking right outside each unit.

Location & Activities

This motel is the closest accommodation to Lake Matheson, a 5-minute drive away, and is also near the Fox Glacier viewpoint. The tour desk can book helicopter flights and guided glacier walks, and staff provide free maps of local trails. Mount Cook View Motel sits on a quiet rural road with direct views of Aoraki Mt Cook and Mt Tasman from many rooms.

Family & Pet-Friendly

The large 2-bedroom apartments (120m2) include separate living areas and can sleep up to 6 guests, making them suitable for families. Well-behaved pets are allowed in designated cottages, and the property has two friendly resident dogs and hens that guests often encounter. Electric blankets and multiple heaters keep the rooms warm during colder months.

Services

The motel provides a tour desk that arranges heli-hiking and glacier tours, plus fax and photocopying services for guests who need them. Complimentary guest laundry facilities are available, and staff offer travel advice on the best spots to view the glacier. Room service is also available for those who prefer to dine in.

• Views: Unobstructed sightlines of Aoraki Mt Cook and Mt Tasman
• Rooms: 120m2 2-bedroom units with spa baths and full kitchens
• Pools: Indoor pool plus seasonal outdoor pool
• Location: Closest motel to Lake Matheson (5-min drive)
• Pets: Designated pet-friendly cottages available
• Services: Tour desk books heli-hikes and glacier walks