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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property
Hotel in Franz Josef Glacier with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Superior Twin KS

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Twin QQ

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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 | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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, ecotours, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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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

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 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 banquet hall, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

Awards and affiliations

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

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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 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

  • 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

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 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?

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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