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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
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
$213
$186 nightly
$213 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21

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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
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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

  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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

  • ‪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

Hotel in Franz Josef Glacier with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
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 7:00 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 7:00 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 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
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.

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 651 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 651 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 651 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 651 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 651 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

6/10 Okay

ABILASH

Traveled with family
Room old fashioned Location good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAO-YU

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

8/10 Good

Helene Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Très bon accueil, bel hôtel mais mauvaise nuit

L’accueil était excellent et les chambres super belles mais les lits sont trop mous. Il y avait aussi une odeur désagréable dans les couloirs qui s’est infiltrée en partie dans la chambre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept property with beautiful surroundings. Enjoyed the views all around. Room was clean. No elevator so had to take luggage up the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, McCrae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent views from apartments
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vanisri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carlo Luis

Traveled with family
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.

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great except for the matresses. Tough on the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had to change our stay and could only get a Standard room on rebooking. The rooms are in an older portion, even though the room was spotless. The bed was the most uncomfortable that I ever slept in. The mattress was completely worn out and should have been sent to the dump probably ten years ago. I have slept in thousands of beds over the last 45 years and this was by far the worst. They should be ashamed to rent this room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night Feb 2025 mainly to visit the Franz Josef glacier. Room was comfortable with tea/coffee making facilities. Parking was easy. Restaurants, coffee shops and supermarket within walking distance but the village itself it quite small.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

Reception area very good, but accommodation very disappointing. Once I saw the accommodation I knew what it was going to be like. The standard rooms are small especially if you have 2 suitcases. All felt very rundown the carpets were dirty in room and in corridors (smelt like they are using shack and vac to cover up smells). The curtains had mould on them and the shower was small and cramped, as was the bathroom. All in all very disappointing, and not worth the money - glad we were only there 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Traveled with partner
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

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Les

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Di

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Everett

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable but the temperature was quite warm. There was no air conditioning. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Euniece

Traveled 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

Traveled 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