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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4.0 star property

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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

Superior Twin KS

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Twin QQ

Superior Twin QQ

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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 - 0.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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

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.

Property is also known as

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 664 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wen

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

ABILASH

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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