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
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
Connecting rooms available
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Room options
Available filters for rooms
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Standard Room
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
22 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Superior Twin KS
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Superior Room
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Superior Twin QQ
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
25 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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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
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 visit Canavans Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast and dinner. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
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 per cent 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 on-site 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
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Skydiving 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 cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
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 – On-site bar.
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.
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 per cent
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
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 that you 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 such as cycling, hiking and horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier like?
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is a short 5-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools and 3 minutes' walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Location
Restaurant
View
Towns
Bed
Lobby
Breakfast
Parking
What guests liked
The property is conveniently located near several restaurants and offers affordable dining options. (5 reviews)
Ample parking lots and easy street parking were available for guests. (3 reviews)
Breakfast was delicious and offered a good selection. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar, 2025
Great location, helpful staff.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Mar, 2025
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.
Janis
Janis, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jan, 2025
Nice Property
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Jan, 2025
Friendly staff
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Jan, 2025
A very good stay at the Scenic. Spacious, comfortable room with separste bedroom and sitting area, plus balcony. Very convenient location on the edge of town. Easy parking. Staff helpful. Very happy stay.
Diana
Diana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec, 2024
Fabulous location to all amenities. Lovely and clean with professional cleaning team. Convenient for breakfast and dinner. Would recommend to all!!
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Dec, 2024
Staff very friendly and professional. The chief cook Perumal went above and beyond to get us tasty homestyle Indian food.
padmashri
padmashri, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Jan, 2025
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.
nadine
nadine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr, 2024
Nice comfortable hotel
BELLUR
BELLUR, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Jan, 2024
Good location, excellent walks close to the hotel.
Luana
Luana, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov, 2023
Great location and perfect hotel. Good selection for breakfast, comfortable beds, great staff and plenty of parking 5*
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov, 2024
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.
Melisa
Melisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar, 2024
Lovely to come back to, no complaints about anything, enjoyed our stay.
Meg
Meg, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Jan, 2024
Beautiful location
Prentice
Prentice, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan, 2024
Close to the helicopter line and many nearby dining options.
Nitin
Nitin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Jan, 2025
Great location
Great location but a few things need improving including the $6 room service fee and also the single bed in the room had a folded over mattress protector which made it much higher on one side and uncomfortable. Two of my group also had the same so this needs changing in all the rooms with a double and single bed!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
30 Dec, 2024
The hotel was very overpriced. Charged $100 for my son to stay in our room. Included dinner and breakfast but the food was very bad.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb, 2024
We enjoyed our room as it was clean, spacious and quiet.
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
27 Apr, 2024
Small village, so hotel was walkable to what is available.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb, 2023
We had a room with a great view of the mountains and the staff weee very helpful and friendly
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
7 Jan, 2025
The rooms were not as we expected for the amount they charged
Aarti
Aarti, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Apr, 2023
Great property to stay in, nothing more I could ask for
Tan Bing
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan, 2024
It was beautiful and clean. Food was excellent
Edmond
Edmond, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan, 2024
This is a beautiful property right in town. Very scenic and a helpful staff, easy check in and volunteered useful information without asking. Close to several restaurants and easy trails.
Dana
Dana, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
7 Jan, 2025
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...