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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Property class: 4

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A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.
A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, a bar counter with stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $131
$114 nightly
$131 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

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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, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a magazine.

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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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a clock, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen and Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Queen and Single Room

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Queen and Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two wall-mounted lamps and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 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
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬3 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 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 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

Property class

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. 291 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 682 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hakimuddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Komalkirti

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel/motel with good breakfast buffet. Very helpful gentleman at Front Desk gave us good restaurant recommendations for Te Anau.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room 611 , so had a great view facing towards Glacier Alps , any room around this number where have same view so would suggest asking for any of these rooms , close to restraurants , offstreet parking , great value , didnt do breakfast but am sure it was great also.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious, New Zealand needs to learn how to make a proper drink.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with lovely bed linen - super comfy. Great view of the snow capped mountains from our balcony windows. Lovely glass dining room/restaurant offering spectacular views. Staff all very welcoming and positive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Staff is very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luana

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

10/10 Excellent

BELLUR

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

6/10 Okay

ABILASH

Room old fashioned Location good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, it was very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice walks nearby. Excellent breakfast. Short drive to Glacier which was a lovely walk. Not much of a town more a strip of hotels and tourists spots but decent bars and restaurants. We loved Monsoon. Wouldn’t want to stay more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Prentice

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

8/10 Good

Rick

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