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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier hotel with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Reception
Nestled in a breathtaking landscape, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers the perfect blend of comfort and connection. Indulge in breakfast and dinner at one of two on-site restaurants, unwind with a coffee or cocktail at the bar or café, or simply enjoy free WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
$99 nightly
The total price is $114
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Superior Twin KS | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Twin KS

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin QQ | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Twin QQ

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

When visiting Franz Josef Glacier, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is a great choice to consider. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Canavans Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast and dinner. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 130 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Canavans Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Moa Bar - Onsite bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 35.00 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 percent

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.

Are there restaurants at or near Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier like?

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is a short 3-minute walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Glacier Hot Pools. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
View
Restaurant
Towns
Bed
Breakfast
Lobby
Parking

What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located near several restaurants and offers affordable dining options. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was delicious and offered a good selection. (5 reviews)
  • Ample parking lots and easy street parking were available for guests. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Good

Room old fashioned Location good
ABILASH, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was great and the were really nice
JAIME, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and perfect hotel. Good selection for breakfast, comfortable beds, great staff and plenty of parking 5*
Darren, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice place to refresh and recharge! Very helpful and kind staff too!!
Euniece, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was situated along the highway and main street, and rooms were spacious enough for 3 travellers. There’s parking on the property and street parking is easy as well.

10/10 Exceptional

Good property
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous location to all amenities. Lovely and clean with professional cleaning team. Convenient for breakfast and dinner. Would recommend to all!!
Susan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very well kept property with beautiful surroundings. Enjoyed the views all around. Room was clean. No elevator so had to take luggage up the stairs.
Nanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was beautiful and clean. Food was excellent
Edmond, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

OK place for a nights stop-off
Antony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place. Room heater and lights were on upon arrival so room was nice and warm.
Barrie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access to everything
Sam, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was comfortable but the temperature was quite warm. There was no air conditioning. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was done well
John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was very basic and outdated. Totally overpriced for the standard of accommodation. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well presented and Clean
Leonie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The view from our room was amazing but would have been even better if it had been sunny
Maureen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good service.

Good service with friendly staff. Nice clean hotel. Bed was very uncomfortable. Breakfast was not good.
Faraaz A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the room and being close to the many restaurants in town. Although we understand that the actual dining room was under repair, we hoped that there would be a welcoming and comfortable bar area where we could lounge and enjoy the fireplace. Unfortunately this was not possible as the bar had to be converted to dining area because of the construction.

6/10 Good

Thr hotel itself was nice and located right in the center of the town. Parking was supposedly sufficient but pretty limited as there were a lot of parked cars. What we considered quite disappointing was that there was no open restaurant in the hotel at 20:45 however it was half board service... Nevertheless we got a lunch package für the next day instead...
Boris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very nice hotel rooms and facilities. We stayed here in Dec. when the weather was comfortable. The restaurant had limited vegetarian options which can be increased. The staff were friendly. Parking is very convenient, free and right outside our room. No microwave in the room.

8/10 Very good

This is a big fancy hotel in a tiny town. It reeks of corporate management. The rooms are excellent and very comfortable. The hotel caters to the coach tourist trade as well as independent travelers which can make dining a bit of a crush. The location has more than enough character to make up for the hotels lack of it. If you like shiny and impersonal then this one is for you.
Mandy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Location was convenient, plenty of parking and room was comfortable but unfortunately poor housekeeping (no attempt to clean our room during our two night stay) and poor choice of dinning options for a hotel (just an expensive and average quality buffet the only option) let it down. Hotel seems to be focused on bus tour operators as opposed to independent travelers.

4/10 Fair

The rooms are very small. The price-performance-ratio is really bad! Breakfast is ok.
Heiko, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel stay was great, very central to town . Disappointed was with the restaurant service , over hour wait for entrees after 2 large group arrived and was served first. Manager tried to tell us the printer failed. When the food eventually arrived it was actually very nice .
1-night trip