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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $147
$128 nightly
$147 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 11 - May 12

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36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪5 min walk‬

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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(10 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Franz Josef Glacier

With a stay at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.

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
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers 130 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 130 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Canavans Restaurant, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Canavans Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Moa Bar - Onsite bar.

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 fire extinguisher and 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.

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 674 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 674 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 674 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 674 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 674 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marianne, Cos Cob

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Rick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay, no issues. Rooms are average due to age.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lirong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nikhil

Better then expected
Stayed 1 night 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff - helped me check in seamlessly and arranged for me to get dinner before the on-site restaurant closed. Great spot in Franz Josef. Room was nice. Only stayed 1 night as part of a 2 day tour.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Shailesh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
For me, the amenities and cleanliness are about a basic 3-star level. The carpet had damp spots and wasn’t vacuumed thoroughly, and the comforter had some yellow stains. I’d recommend checking your room before settling in. On the positive side, the hotel staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Expensive but rooms were sub par
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Komalkirti

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

8/10 Good

Yutaka

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, it was very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Unbelievably outdated rooms with a strong mildew smell. Bathroom was close to that of an outhouse with shower that was barely usable. I cannot recommend staying somewhere else in the area more.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Young

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Wen

Traveled with family
The room is dark. Check out time is too early. Breakfast is horrible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Waldemar

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is not even close to the standards I expected for the money I paid. I booked the stay few months back. Did not check the prices since but now they were almost half my booking cost. My fault but I don’t know how hotel can even ask for this kind of money. Shame and it feels like gauging. Learned my lessons.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Adel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and Tired. Feels and looks like a roadside motel. I’m at a loss trying to understand how it gets so many good reviews. The room felt neglected. Blower heater that was noisy and hardly kept up. Shower stall was plastic. Felt like we were taken back to the 70’s and the whole place had seen a Reno in 50 years.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely views of the mountains. Short walk to the helicopter operators. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Verda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025