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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property
Escape to an eco-certified retreat surrounded by natural beauty where every day starts with breakfast and ends with cocktails.

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Exterior
Reception
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is €163
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

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

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

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 - 9 min walk

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), a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • 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

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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

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.

Property is also known as

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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 does it cost to stay at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier on 1 Mar 2025 start from €163.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 606 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Euniece

Travelled with partner
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

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Aarti

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The rooms were not as we expected for the amount they charged
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

nadine

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Included dinner buffet was highly disorganized and of “cafeteria food” quality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Swapna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Perth

Travelled with partner
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, Saratoga

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

lotto

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

selvakumar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed in this hotel 1 night. We used the dinning facilities. which overall not bad. Other than that it was placed for sight seeing. we did a helicopter tour. the hotel was placed perfectly for this as meeting place was directly opposite hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa, Mount Pleasant

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

8/10 Good

Ke, Asquith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

BELLUR

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

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

8/10 Good

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberley

Travelled with family
the furnishings are tired. The carpet in the hall worn and the place has a stale smell. Our bedroom curtains torn. Bed ok but woke with back ache. Cleaned well every day though

2/10 Terrible

Richard C.

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smoke-free Property however Property had Smoking Area & Staff Smoked on Prperty!!!