Over the years, we've mostly stayed in Fox Glacier, but after a lull of over 10 years, we've returned to the South Island to do some more walks, and selected this motel to explore Franz Josef a bit more again. First impressions on walking into our room were, it was clean, bright and modern, and tastefully decorated, making the place feel so light, airy, and open. Then, the provision of so much lighting was lovely, which in some motels are insufficient for adequate brightness . Fantastically designed and equipped kitchen area. Crockery and cutlery top notch. Fantastic stainless steel cooking equipment and the best ever - a stainless steel kettle. Many establishments I am glad are slowly doing away with the horrid plastic kettles - thank goodness. Simple thing like the raised luggage bench at the door was fantastic. A lovely gesture is the espresso coffee maker with 4 pods. Double glazing on doors and windows and great heating system, ensures a warm stay with minimal heating. We stayed two nights and arrived back from our hike to find our dishes put away, beds made and fresh towels :) I had one concern with the left side of the king bed, but when I raised this with the owner on leaving, she was most grateful as she was unaware that maybe the springs had collapsed. Would definitely recommend this establishment and stay again.