Ross Motel

West Coast, New Zealand

 Family-owned and pet-friendly

Welcome to Ross Motel! We are a family-owned and operated motel right on the doorstep of the West Coast Wilderness Trail.

Make yourself at home and enjoy the comfort and facilities of our motel units.

Start or finish the West Coast Wilderness Trail in Ross.

West Coast Wilderness Trail

Voted the number one cycle trail in New Zealand, the West Coast Wilderness Trail begins or ends right on our doorstep. Spend the night with us before you pedal off the following day to explore our Untamed Natural Wilderness.

Sunsets on Ross Beach, West Coast New Zealand

Explore Ross Beach

The West Coast is famous for its vibrant sunsets. After a meal at The Historic Royal Empire Hotel, take a stroll along Ross Beach, take in the views of the Southern Alps, and enjoy a sunset for yourself.

Ross Goldfields Heritage and Information Centre

Experience Gold Mining History

Ross is a town steeped in gold mining history. The Ross Goldfields and Information is just a two-minute stroll from the motel. Try your hand at gold panning or take a walk along the historical water race track.

 About Your Hosts

Joseph is a retired engineer, Catherine was a nurse. One day while living in Riwaka, they spotted a motel for sale in Ross on the West Coast of New Zealand.

They were ready for a lifestyle changer, so here they are.