Featuring free WiFi and free on-site parking, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is situated on the edge of Westland World Heritage Park. Each of the spacious, tastefully furnished rooms and suites offer a modern en suite bathroom and satellite TV. Some rooms have a balcony. Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner at the hotel's restaurant which serves modern New Zealand cuisine and quality wines. Located in Franz Josef Village, the property is nearby glacier walks, helicopter flights and horse trekking. Staff can arrange local excursions. Buses run twice a day from the village to Queenstown.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
3 single beds
2 large double beds
2 extra-large double beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
Low score for Franz Josef

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable beds Friendly staff Close to everything
  • Joyce
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A well situated modern hotel, big rooms, all the facilities you could ask for in a hotel. Great location to all the shops/restaurants. Very well spaced out rooms and excellent welcoming and friendly staff.
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable beds and great bathroom. Lovely balcony. Good breakfast and evening meal.
  • Panday
    India India
    Superb room! Hotel location is terrific....right in the middle of the action! Breakfast spread was excellent!
  • Knight
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food in restaurant was very good. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
  • Soha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is in an incredible location and the view from our room was amazing. The hotel had good facilities and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, spacious and well presented with very nice toiletries. I wish...
  • Mariia
    Germany Germany
    - Magnificent location - Top-notch facilities - Spacious and clean - Tasty food in the restaurant
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Efficient and polite staff. Room very clean and beds comfortable. Well equipped kitchen area.
  • Melinda
    Australia Australia
    View of the mountain out of our window Comfortable beds and friendly staff Excellent breakfast
  • Lindyloo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really comfy beds Great shower Great location Friendly staff Milk in the fridge for tea/coffee

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Canavans Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:30
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    Please note that when booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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