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Reviews of The Westhaven Motel 4.5 stars

29 Main Road, State Highway 6, 7859 Fox Glacier, New Zealand

#13 of 19 hotels in Fox Glacier

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Review score

Based on 626 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some black mould evident and the microwave and fridge need updating.

    It was good for location and cleanliness.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    It was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom fan is pretty loud - probably just needs to be serviced.

    Spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower. Water spray is too small, very difficult to shower properly.

    The location is good for us.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice and warm with heated floors in the bathroom. Super quiet from the road traffic

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    A nice stay in Fox Glacier
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could use a bigger table for dining and working on laptop.

    A 5 minute walk from the main Bus Stop. Across the street from restaurants and sightseeing agencies. A large, clean, comfortable studio. A patio with seating right outside.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The plug for the heater got very hot so had to turn off.

    Rooms a bit dated

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    8.0
    Good access to everything with spacious unit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    8.0
    Convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The motel is in the very centre of the village, just next to the restaurant, helidrive tours, etc. The rooms are spacious. The view from the room is of the parking, but you don't come to Fox Glacier to stay inside. Overall, a good value for the price.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay at Fox Glacier. Motel was clean and had a good feel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Tv wasn’t working.

    There was no breakfast. Was very handy location.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    8.0
    Good for a one night stopover, bars and restaurants within a short walk.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room facilities are relatively basic.

    The room is large enough to be comfortable, amenities are rather basic. Bathroom and bedroom areas were clean. location is good for accessing local bars/restaurants within easy walking distance. Plenty of parking.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    9.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Locate in center of fox glacier and near many cafes and shops

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    7.0
    Good for a place to sleep, wouldn't commit to more than 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the bed was clean, you can tell that not much care was put in to the rest of the space. The bathroom touch-points were okay, but the walls and tiles are obviously long overdue for a deep clean. The kitchenette has an odd collection of mis-matched pieces that seem to rely on the previous occupants to have done the right thing and cleaned them. The couch is not as uncomfortable as people have said, but it is in need of replacement. Bottom line, it feels like a cheap motel, but it is one.

    The location was convenient for our trip, suspect the views would have been amazing had we been there during the day. Bed was very comfortable and linen & towels were fresh and clean. The motel is minutes away from everything in town, because town is about 50m long. Check-in after hours was efficient (a sign was in reception window with our name & room number on it) Parking right outside the room. Garden in the back also looked nice. Shower was hot, toilet was clean, all the power-points worked. Pretty sure our unit also had new carpet, which felt nice underfoot. Room itself was also huge. I'd say it was perfect for our use, one night, a place to sleep and not much else, and was priced as such.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carparking wasn't available directly outside accom no big deal though

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv had no reception

    Comfortable and clean. Plenty of space.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    8.0
    Good stopover on our journey with a very comfortable bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The motel suited what we needed for our stay. The only addition could have been better tv as it was raining the night we stayed there and there is very little to do in the town at nighttime.

    The bed was very comfortable and the room large. The tv channels were minimal and we could only really get tv1 & 2. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Internet was free and worked well. The motel was ideally situated as you could walk to all amenities in Fox Glacier.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Modern, clean accommodation. Offering all we needed including a nice outdoor area with table & chairs, overlooking the mountains. A short walk to the local hotel & cafes. A great spot. Recommended.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    8.0
    Nice location with Franz Josef Glacier nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a miscommunication with the office. We asked to come a day early thinking it would be the same price, but we were charged more for the first night than for the second (mid-week). We also lost our king room as we wanted to come a day early and stay in the same room both nights. The management wasn’t very accommodating.

    Clean studio in good location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was clean, comfortable, and in a great location. Staff were friendly

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was convenient as the objects of our interest (two viewpoints of Fox glacier, lake Matheson and Gillespies beach) were in a proximity. The breakfast, lunch and dinner was available in several places next door.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom fan was very noisy.

    Only a few minutes walk to everything in the village

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    7.0
    Convenient place to stay on our trip for a nights rest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    Comfortable bed!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lounge cover and bedspread were old and worn. Let the overall quality of the room down. No AC. Overall though would definitely stay again. Manager was Lovely.

    Location was good. Room was large. Bed comfortable. Bathroom clean and bonus had heated floor!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    7.0
    Adequate accommodation in a tiny village
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the Couch needs replacement not just a cover over it

    good size room, had a decent kitchenette with Microwave. Bed was good. Having a laundry room was appreciated

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good value motel stay nothing to dislike about this overnight stop in Fox Glacier

    Great location very close to the main bars and restaurants in the town - plenty of parking and a nice quiet spot set back from the road....

    Stayed in February 2025

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