36 Main Road, State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
What's nearby
Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Waiho Hot Tubs - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Glacier Hot Pools - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Our Lady of the Alps - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
St James Anglican Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
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
When visiting Franz Josef Glacier, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is a great choice to consider. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Canavans Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast and dinner. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
130 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Skydiving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Canavans Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Moa Bar - Onsite bar.
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 35.00 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 percent
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier like?
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is a short 5-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools and 3 minutes' walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
27 Apr 2024
Small village, so hotel was walkable to what is available.
Chris
Chris, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr 2024
Nice comfortable hotel
BELLUR
BELLUR, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
24 Apr 2024
Very expensive for a very average room. Overpriced because not much choice for family rooms.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Apr 2024
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
Mandy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 Apr 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
Kimberley
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
4 Apr 2024
Smoke-free Property however Property had Smoking Area & Staff Smoked on Prperty!!!
Richard C.
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Apr 2024
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.
Keri
Keri, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2024
Nice and close to everything, yet quite. Beautiful scenery of Franz Josef when there were no clouds.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
Lovely to come back to, no complaints about anything, enjoyed our stay.
Meg
Meg, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Mar 2024
Robyn
Robyn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2024
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
Marianne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 Mar 2024
The beds in our room were shocking! Very lumpy and lots of rolling off the edge??? Would have expected better for what we paid.
John
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2024
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.
Theodore
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb 2024
Noisy bar across the street
Mary
Mary, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 Feb 2024
The room was very basic and outdated. Totally overpriced for the standard of accommodation. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Feb 2024
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.
Jean
Jean, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Feb 2024
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2024
Easy access to everything
Sam
Sam, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2024
We enjoyed our room as it was clean, spacious and quiet.
Jack
Jack, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2024
Michal
Michal, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Feb 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan 2024
This is a beautiful property right in town. Very scenic and a helpful staff, easy check in and volunteered useful information without asking. Close to several restaurants and easy trails.
Dana
Dana, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 2024
Close to the helicopter line and many nearby dining options.