Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

36 Main Road, Franz Josef, New Zealand

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers 4-star accommodation featuring comfortable rooms and on-site dining options. The property includes a restaurant serving hearty, West Coast fare, and the Moa Bar with an open fireplace. With its proximity to the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area, the hotel is a convenient base for glacier visits.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier come equipped with a TV, mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, and free WiFi. En-suite bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Room options include Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms with mountain views, and Superior Suites, which feature additional living space and private balconies.

Dining & Bar Options

Canavans Restaurant provides an array of West Coast staples such as seafood and smoked salmon, complemented by local wines and craft beers. Breakfast is served daily with options like a full cooked breakfast or a la carte menu. The Moa Bar offers a casual atmosphere for drinks beside the fireplace.

Leisure & Activities

The Scenic Hotel features amenities such as a spa for post-adventure relaxation, making it suitable for mountain and outdoor enthusiasts. Guests can explore several hiking tracks, including Alex Knob Trail and the nearby West Coast Wildlife Centre. Helihiking tours and glacier tours are also available in close proximity.

Services & Location

For business needs, the hotel offers high-speed WiFi and meeting facilities. Located on State Highway 6, guests can reach the property via car or bus, with Hokitika being the nearest regional airport, a two-hour drive away. Popular attractions like the Franz Josef Glacier are just minutes away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Twin Room

2 persons

20 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Superior Twin Room King & Single

2 persons

25 m²

1 King-size bed

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Superior Twin Room Two Queen Beds

2 persons

25 m²

2 King Size Beds

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Superior Twin Room Queen & Single

2 persons

25 m²

1 King-size bed

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City Centre

Franz Josef200 m

Airports

Hokitika (HKK) 135.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Patio
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location

36 Main Road, Franz Josef, New Zealand

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36 Main Road, Franz Josef, New Zealand

City landmarks

Landmark

Terrace Walk

730 m

Landmark

Lake Wombat

2.1 km

Landmark

Canavans Knob

2.2 km

Landmark

Canavan's Knob Walk

2.5 km

Landmark

Start Alex Knob Trail

2.9 km

Landmark

Lake Wombat Track

2.8 km

Landmark

Peters Pool

3.7 km

Landmark

Sentinel Rock

4.4 km

Nearby

Zoo

West Coast Wildlife Centre

220 m

Nature reserve

Tatare Tunnels Walk

160 m

64 Cron Street

Glacier Country Kayaks

260 m

21 Cowan St

Callery Gorge Walk

310 m

Restaurants

The Landing

290 m

Sh 6

Alice May

200 m

30 Cron Street Corner of Cron & Cowan Street

Grill N Wok Cafe

310 m

29 Main Road Alpine Adventure Building

Canavan's Restaurant

350 m

36 Main Road

Full Of Beans

380 m

Main Road

Monsoon Bar & Restaurant

230 m

46 Cron St. Franz Josef Glacier

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