Fox Glacier Mountainview Bed and Breakfast — Hotel in South Island

One of the main reasons we frequently stay at B&Bs on our travels is that the B&B experience gets us closer to life in the communities we visit. If the host is really good, it often saves us much time and trouble because we get help fine-tuning our plans for an area to maximize our time.||When we reached FGMB&B, Karen could tell we were a bit disheartened. The rain had been unceasing for over a week, and we had had to cancel things like Milford Sound because of an avalanche on the road. Other roads were washing out, and with all the moisture in the air, we were afraid we would not be able to see the glaciers. Karen was terrific. She took us in hand and explained that while the road to Fox Glacier was washed out, we could still get in to see the Franz Josef Glacier, but we had to plan out a strategy. She was such a great help. We had a phenomenal experience hiking a river bed up to the Glacier and the mists cleared enough for us to have a good look. We also took advantage of a secret spot she mentioned to see the Fox Glacier from a distance.||The place is outside of town, but just a short drive to town and Fox Glacier...Franz Josef is a little further. The accommodations are clean and comfortable.||Thank you, Karen. We are...

We enjoyed our stay here pretty much. Although owner Karen may seem to be a serious and solemn person at first, it's the thoughtfulness and hospitality she demonstrated during check-in did we genuinely feel. She was willing to spend half an hour just to briefly go through the premises, the township, the recommended timeframe to visit Lake Matheson, and all the other helpful tips. Mountainview B&B is just 3 minutes drive from downtown, and only 5 minutes drive to the famous Lake Matheson. You can even get the best lookout spot for Mt Cook with another 5 minutes drive. ||||The room is quite cosy and tidy, however the only thing we did slightly complain about is the linen seem to be little bit humid when we opened the bed sheet. There is a booklet inside the room, prepared by Karen, to help you better understand the surrounding area as well as the location and opening hours of the shops, restaurants, and activities. The breakfast is hot and tasty, with continental one available if you are in a hurry. It's really lovely to stay here for a few nights, greeted by numerous cows in the morning, and above all, to witness the exact...

We enjoyed our stay here pretty much. Although owner Karen may seem to be a serious and solemn person at first, it's the thoughtfulness and hospitality she demonstrated during check-in did we genuinely feel. She was willing to spend half an hour just to briefly go through the premises, the township, the recommended timeframe to visit Lake Matheson, and all the other helpful tips. Mountainview B&B is just 3 minutes drive from downtown, and only 5 minutes drive to the famous Lake Matheson. You can even get the best lookout spot for Mt Cook with another 5 minutes drive.

The room is quite cosy and tidy, however the only thing we did slightly complain about is the linen seem to be little bit humid when we opened the bed sheet. There is a booklet inside the room, prepared by Karen, to help you better understand the surrounding area as well as the location and opening hours of the shops, restaurants, and activities. The breakfast is hot and tasty, with continental one available if you are in a hurry. It's really lovely to stay here for a few nights, greeted by numerous cows in the morning, and above all, to witness the exact...