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The Westhaven Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Fox Glacier with free parking

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The Westhaven Motel sits in the mountains, offering a quiet escape with practical amenities. Guests stay connected with free WiFi, unwind on the terrace, and handle travel logistics with on-site laundry facilities. Bike rentals make it easy to explore the surrounding area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 319
AED 367 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec

Room options

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Comfort Triple Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Triple Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive King Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive King Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Superior King Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Superior King Studio

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Accessible King studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible King studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Super King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
29 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier, 7859

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Matheson - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 14 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 14 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 14 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Betsey Jane - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Last Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Westhaven Motel

Motel in the mountains
The Westhaven Motel provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, RV/bus/truck parking, and a computer station
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Westhaven Motel feature comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Patios, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Westhaven Fox Glacier
Westhaven Motel
Westhaven Motel Fox Glacier
The Westhaven Motel Motel
The Westhaven Motel Fox Glacier
The Westhaven Motel Motel Fox Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is The Westhaven Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Westhaven Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Westhaven Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Westhaven Motel located?

Situated in a national park, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest. Lake Matheson and Lake Gault are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Westhaven Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 519 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you are helicopter to the glacier. Several restaurants within walking distance. Simple rooms but very clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Simple but okay. Expensive for what you get. Better to stay in the next town: Franz Josef
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Television not working (none in any of the units were)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A convenient motel with all the facilities we needed for self-catering in the centre of Fox Glacier and an easy drive to all the major tourist attractions. We were only there one night but would have been happy to use as a base for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot, good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean, front door parking, food options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice large room. Especially enjoyed to garden sitting area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

anne-marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Floors filthy. Bathroom was not clean. Shower curtain had not been cleaned or replaced in a very long time. Towels were stained with dirt. I would not recommend this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Lovely

Lovely size room .. extra touch having a fan as being so used to air con on the other hotels/motel was good having a fan. Lovely location too .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was great and our room was spotless and very comfortable. Staff was super friendly and gave us great info on the area. Would book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I didnt like the "kitchenette". Very, very difficult to cook in - small (little tiny counter). You should count on sandwiches, eating out or ordering in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, large comfortable room with a microwave and electric pan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

David

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

Poor shower

Very poor shower. Odd kitchen with an unusable cupboard space. Great location though!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable, clean property with helpful staff. Great location to get to the Glaciers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was extremely comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael E.

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad wifi and the residential properties around the motel had their dogs barking all night. Room was not cleaned as thoroughly as it should've been. Good location for sleeping after hiking though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jean Francois

Liked: Staff & service
Please, change your shower heads !!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was comfortable, staff happy to help when asked. Shower water was a problem, either boiling or cold
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight and early morning start.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We accidentally got locked out of our camper and by 10 pm realized we were not getting back in until the morning. We booked online, walked to the hotel, they sent someone to get us checked in so we were able to sleep somewhere warm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn R

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

6/10 Okay

GRETCHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Having a microwave AND an electric skillet was a strong plus. Beds were comfortable and room dated but clean. The only negative was the shower which was wheelchair accessible. Because of the bathroom floor slope, certain positions of the detachable shower head could lead to water heading toward the door and not the drain. Given the warped wood at the bottom of the bathroom door, this problem occurs regularly. Check-in was fast and clerk courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024