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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property
Eco-friendly retreat at Franz Josef Glacier combines natural beauty with daily breakfast and evening cocktails in a comfortable setting

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers comfort amid stunning landscapes. Enjoy breakfast and dinner at two restaurants, relax with coffee or cocktails at the bar, and use free WiFi. Guests particularly appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Superior Twin KS | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Twin KS

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin QQ | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Twin QQ

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier is home to Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking/biking trails, and skydiving nearby. Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide
Map
36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St James Anglican Church
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK)
    95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Landing Bar & Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Full Of Beans Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Monsoon Bar
    3 min walk
  • Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar
    5 min walk
  • SnakeBite Brewery
    2 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Upscale hotel
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier. Be sure to 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 assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 130 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 elevators
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 transportation 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 is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this 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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Reviews

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 654 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Komalkirti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy accomodation and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was surprisingly large and updated. LOVED the location and the beds were comfy. Had a great breakfast as well (and early for the early AM flights).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Fine stopover on a tour. Not overly impressed with Franz Josef, the food was terrible at a restaurant in town and it was too late for food at the hotel. More options would have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

ABILASH

Room old fashioned Location good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initially our room bed wasn’t good but reception happily helped us to change the room. Operation manager was very nice and receptionist also understood the situation. Apart from the noise (obviously due to helicopters flying) everything was fine. Scenic hotel is upto my expectations due to such a great staff. I will go back for sure as my helicopter scenic trip got cancelled due to bad weather. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Gursher

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Asked staff for bottle opener never cam back to room to give out. Overall standard of the property is not maintained well. No view from the rooms you could only see the road
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

BELLUR

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

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

8/10 Good

Luana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, excellent walks close to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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

Prentice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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.

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

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

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay, room clean and onto beach front, though if you want better views go for a second floor room! Evening mealbsnd breakfast excellent, staff friendly 😀
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

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