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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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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Reception
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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 cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $127
includes taxes & fees
$111 per night
Jan 15 - Jan 16

Room options

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Twin KS

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Superior Suite

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

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 check out Canavans Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast and dinner. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 130 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite 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

  • Bicycle 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 crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

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 - Onsite bar.

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.

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 percent

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
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.

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 to 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 like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?
Yes, there are 2 onsite 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. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

8/10 Very Good

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!
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Vignesh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

GROSS!
Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed it’s. Stains on carpet, on sheets and bedspreads, bathrooms were disgusting and looked like they hadn’t been scrubbed in months. The entire building smells like and barn and NO air conditioning made it so much worse. It was such a sickning smell we literally left and did not even ask for a refund. We would have paid NOT to stay in this MOTEL (not hotel, looks nothing like pictures). If you don’t have another option, either camp out or sleep in your car! Either is better than this motel.
Stephanie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ke, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Small village, so hotel was walkable to what is available.
Chris, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfortable hotel
BELLUR, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Very expensive for a very average room. Overpriced because not much choice for family rooms.
Melissa, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Mandy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Smoke-free Property however Property had Smoking Area & Staff Smoked on Prperty!!!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Accommodations were adequate and clean. Dinner was affordable and had adequate menu options. Needed room key to get into the building you were staying in and your room. Adequately secure and close to accomidations for laundry and town for groceries, etc.
Keri, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and close to everything, yet quite. Beautiful scenery of Franz Josef when there were no clouds.
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely to come back to, no complaints about anything, enjoyed our stay.
Meg, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Robyn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Easily accessible by car and close to restaurants and shops. Restaurant at the hotel had limited space available and could not be booked due to repairs to be done.
Marianne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The beds in our room were shocking! Very lumpy and lots of rolling off the edge??? Would have expected better for what we paid.
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the room and being close to the many restaurants in town. Although we understand that the actual dining room was under repair, we hoped that there would be a welcoming and comfortable bar area where we could lounge and enjoy the fireplace. Unfortunately this was not possible as the bar had to be converted to dining area because of the construction.
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Noisy bar across the street
Mary, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The room was very basic and outdated. Totally overpriced for the standard of accommodation. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rooms/bathrooms were clean and updated. Only issue was our rooms were on the 2nd floor and there is not an elevator. The hotel staff did take our bags up to our rooms at check in and back down at check out.
Jean, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access to everything
Sam, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our room as it was clean, spacious and quiet.
Jack, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michal, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Close to restaurants (we went to Alice May for dinner which was delicious )."
Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM