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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and 24-hour front desk

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

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Twin KS

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Twin QQ

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

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

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Upscale eco-certified hotel
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a bar at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 130 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, free infant beds and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Canavans Restaurant
  • Moa Bar

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 35.00 for adults and from NZD 17.50 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools. Our Lady of the Alps and Te Wahipounamu are also within 10 minutes.

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 628 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAIME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the were really nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with excellent dining room and bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carlo Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Euniece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very nice place to refresh and recharge! Very helpful and kind staff too!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Very central, clean and comfortable. Happy to recommend to anyone wanting a night or two in Franz Josef. Plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very country side feel hotel. Staffs and services are very friendly. Breakfast selections are nice. I notice that there is no air condition unit in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BELLUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night Feb 2025 mainly to visit the Franz Josef glacier. Room was comfortable with tea/coffee making facilities. Parking was easy. Restaurants, coffee shops and supermarket within walking distance but the village itself it quite small.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and perfect hotel. Good selection for breakfast, comfortable beds, great staff and plenty of parking 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location to all amenities. Lovely and clean with professional cleaning team. Convenient for breakfast and dinner. Would recommend to all!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

padmashri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and professional. The chief cook Perumal went above and beyond to get us tasty homestyle Indian food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely to come back to, no complaints about anything, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, excellent location, nice room, excellent shower and water pressure - restaurant overpriced, and considering price of buffet breaky would expect better than powered scrambled eggs….dining menu not kid friendly either sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the helicopter line and many nearby dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed this property, we were only there one night. The bed for the King suite could use some improvement, otherwise a very nice room & property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room with a great view of the mountains and the staff weee very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tan Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property to stay in, nothing more I could ask for

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small village, so hotel was walkable to what is available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful and clean. Food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable but the temperature was quite warm. There was no air conditioning. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great and crayfish dinner wonderful , we had our room upgraded and beautiful complementary soup entree.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023