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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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

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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Front of property - evening/night
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Popular LocationWestcoast Wildlife Centre3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaiho Hot Tubs5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGlacier Hot Pools5 min walk
  • AirportHokitika (HKK)94 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

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

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

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

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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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

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

Franz Josef Glacier

At Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Canavans Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Moa Bar is the hotel's own bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .In the area of this 4-property class Franz Josef Glacier hotel, you'll find Franz Josef Glacier.

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 5 min walk
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 5 min walk
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 6 min walk
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 2 min walk
  • Full of Beans - 3 min walk
  • Snakebite - 3 min walk
  • Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - 2 min walk
  • Blue Ice Cafe - 4 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and 24-hour front desk
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Franz Josef Glacier hotel.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers 130 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property has been rated 4 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

Yep, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

No, there is no spa at this property. Waiho Hot Tubs is a short 5-minute walk away.

Is Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is a hit with families.

Does Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

No, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

No, pets are not allowed.

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 579 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 579 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 579 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 579 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 579 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive for a very average room. Overpriced because not much choice for family rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The beds in our room were shocking! Very lumpy and lots of rolling off the edge??? Would have expected better for what we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our room as it was clean, spacious and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitin, San Jose

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