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
Upscale eco-certified hotel
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier. Be sure to enjoy breakfast and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 130 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Refrigerators, free infant beds, and electric kettles
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.
Languages
English
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
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 35.00 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Restaurants on site
Canavans Restaurant
Moa Bar
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/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.
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Free cribs/infant beds
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
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Connecting rooms available
Desk
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
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
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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Frequently asked questions
Is Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier located?
Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Waiho Hot Tubs, and Glacier Hot Pools. Our Lady of the Alps and Te Wahipounamu are also within 10 minutes.
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We only stayed in this hotel 1 night. We used the dinning facilities. which overall not bad. Other than that it was placed for sight seeing. we did a helicopter tour. the hotel was placed perfectly for this as meeting place was directly opposite hotel.
Russell
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melisa, Mount Pleasant
7 November 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed this property, we were only there one night. The bed for the King suite could use some improvement, otherwise a very nice room & property.
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Kimberley
Traveled with family
5 April 2024
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
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
John
Traveled with family
12 March 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The beds in our room were shocking! Very lumpy and lots of rolling off the edge??? Would have expected better for what we paid.
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.
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.