The Westhaven Motel
About this motel
The Westhaven Motel is located in the heart of the South Island's West Coast Glacier Country, within the South West World Heritage area. All accommodation offers a kitchenette, underfloor heating and views of the garden. Guests enjoy free parking.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
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Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
4.0/5.0
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9.0
Sehr netter Empfang. Großes Zimmer mit Platz auch für Koffer. Kaffee und Tee vorhanden.
Betten sehr bequem. Bad ales vorhanden.
Die kleine Terrasse könnte schöner sein, sauberer ev. Blumen.
10.0
The floor heating in the bathroom is fantastic! The bathtub is also great!
Have a warm bath after hiking was amazing!
Noting.
10.0
Good location
9.0
Stunningly beautiful location. The comfortable rooms were well-appointed and cosy - able to withstand the rapidly changing Winter weather in Fox Glacier. The proprietor could not have been more helpful and friendly. We very much enjoyed our stay in this lovely place.
The Wi-Fi signal was very weak in our room. This was a minor inconvenience - there was a very weak signal present - and moving to the front door improved things considerably.
8.0
close to centre of town. quiet.
some of the furnishings were tired.
8.0
Not applicable
9.0
clean and plenty of space
8.0
Had an overnight stay at Westhaven Motel to see Fox Glacier. Room was comfortable, spacious and conveniently located in the centre of town.
9.0
Great location
No drinking water
8.0
Clean. Spacious and good location.
7.0
Welcome was basic and attention OK when we expressed some concern about spread of water from the shower
Guidance to local sights was absent though sought
7.0
Location
outdated
3.0
Location is good. If you must stay here only do the executive suites.
I had stayed here in 2017 and it has gone downhill. I believe the furnishings to be the same and not kept well. While not overtly stained, nothing seemed very clean (this wasnt helped by the odor issues below). No fan, and the day was quite hot. With the door open we had cigarette smoke from the people next door on one side and curry on the other—-having the smoking area not just outside someone’s room is something the motel could at least control. The standard room was advertised as the only one with the “outdoor patio”—this was a shared patio again with smokers. And in fact the “Executive suites” have an outdoor space in front—I would have upgraded if that had been labeled properly.
10.0
lovely motel
3.0
The door locked quite well. Also there was a roof and walls, which went a long way towards making us feel secure. All of the obviously inadequate and/or unpleasant facilities were quite clean.
1. Genuinely the least comfortable bed at any place we have stayed in in New Zealand.
2. Tap water was under a boil advisory; not sure if this was temporary or permanent, but either way, definitely no bottled water present for us.
3. Wifi quality best described as "bad comedy."
4. Shower was pathetically weak.
10.0
check in is easy and recommend good restaurants for dinner
easy to walk in town centre
10.0
comfortable bed and very close to town center
8.0
good sized rooms. bath was a bonus. clean and tidy too
No concerns
6.0
location and price
poor water pressure and very basic, but for one night, absolutely fine
10.0
big room and super bed
10.0
good location . and good staff
10.0
Good location and well appointed unit. We each had a queen bed which is really rare. Second beds generally tend to be singles.
All good
5.0
close to town centre, room was a decent size and clean.
shower was terrible, hardly any water pressure and the bed was very firm.
upon arrival the person at reception couldn't speak much English and had to communicate with a phone call to his grandson.
10.0
nice motel
8.0
Clean, comfy beds, good location, friendly staff
Heater took a while to warm the room and the shower pressure was weak.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Canterbury?
The average price for a rental in Canterbury is $166 per night. This rental is $59 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Westhaven Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Westhaven Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Westhaven Motel?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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