4 Star Hotel

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

36 Main Road, Franz Josef, New Zealand View Map

$238 nightly

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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Featuring free WiFi and free on-site parking, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is located on the edge of Westland World Heritage Park. Each of the spacious, tastefully furnished rooms and suites offer a modern private bathroom and satellite TV. Some rooms have a balcony. You 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. Busses run twice a day from the village to Queenstown. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier was the winner of the 2012 Qualmark Silver Award for environmentally friendly accommodations.

698 Reviews

7.7Good
Cleanliness
8.1
Staff
8.6
Location
9.1

What Guests Say

  • “Conveniently located for visiting the glaciers.”
  • “Good location- walking distance to restaurants and pubs”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Business Center
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Superior Twin Room - King & Single1/4

Superior Twin Room - King & Single

270 sqft • 1 King, 1 Single

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  • Desk
Superior Twin Suite1/4

Superior Twin Suite

485 sqft • 2 King

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Superior Twin Room with Two Queen Beds1/4

Superior Twin Room with Two Queen Beds

270 sqft • 2 Queen

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Superior King Room1/4

Superior King Room

270 sqft • 1 King

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  • Desk
Superior Triple Room1/4

Superior Triple Room

270 sqft • 3 Single

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Superior Twin Room - Queen & Single1/4

Superior Twin Room - Queen & Single

270 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

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  • Desk

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    What Guests Loved

    7.7
    Good

    Based on 698 reviews

    Location

    9.1

    Cleanliness

    8.1

    Staff

    8.6

    Overall Quality

    7.7

    Pros +

    • Location was decent
    • Conveniently located for visiting the glaciers.
    • Location.

    Cons -

    • Rooms are extremely old, bed is barely hanging on by a thread and needs to be replaced badly. Carpet desperately needs to be replaced and smells awful. No air conditioning. Sink was leaking all over counter. Walls filled with dust. Duvet had dark spots
    • TV choices are a little limited. The restaurant there is a bit overpriced.
    • The mattress was very old. I sat on the edge of the bed and rolled into the middle. Definitely not good for 2 people to sleep on. We had 2 beds and both mattress were very ¿broken in¿.
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    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 2-5-2024

    Location was decent

    Rooms are extremely old, bed is barely hanging on by a thread and needs to be replaced badly. Carpet desperately needs to be replaced and smells awful. No air conditioning. Sink was leaking all over counter. Walls filled with dust. Duvet had dark spots

    9DavidPosted on: 1-18-2024

    Conveniently located for visiting the glaciers.

    TV choices are a little limited. The restaurant there is a bit overpriced.

    6KimberlyPosted on: 12-11-2023

    Location.

    The mattress was very old. I sat on the edge of the bed and rolled into the middle. Definitely not good for 2 people to sleep on. We had 2 beds and both mattress were very ¿broken in¿.

    9BradleyPosted on: 11-23-2017

    The toppers on the two bed seemed peaked in the middle Very small demerit We enjoyed afternoon tea on our outdoor balcony very much

    10TerryPosted on: 12-28-2015

    Nice room.

    The bed is too soft for me.

    3HeatherPosted on: 1-23-2026

    Good location- walking distance to restaurants and pubs

    Room was old and tired looking. We were in an old section beside a busy road. It was noisy at night. Rooms not air conditioned. Bathroom was so tiny. No chairs outside, patio or seating. We sat on the concrete stairs in the evening overlooking the road. No view whatsoever

    7PaulaPosted on: 1-20-2026

    In town close for walking.Comfortable bed.Patio nice feature to sit out.

    Way Over priced for the quality of the property. Leaking water under sink- glass door shower out of alignment so would not shut,Properly.

    9PhoebePosted on: 1-19-2026

    Staff were helpful, polite and knowledgeable! Large property with good sized rooms & wardrobe space. Bathroom clean and modern

    8SanjayPosted on: 1-11-2026

    The location was fantastic with the restaurants close by. Plenty of parking. Good view of the mountain and the glacier.

    The bed could definitely use an upgrade.

    8EllenPosted on: 1-8-2026

    Fantastic location for glacier views! Friendly staff with a really helpful front desk.

    No A/C so you really need to install screens for the sliding doors! Essential to avoid the biting sandflies.

    5EmiliePosted on: 1-7-2026

    The staff was nice, the dining area was nice Especially Beth at the front was always pleasant! Laundry was good too

    The floors of the room were lumpy, the bed was lumpy. There were some mysterious stains on the carpet.

    8RobertPosted on: 12-27-2025

    Staff

    Property is a bit dated. Need to think about modernizing the door locks on the rooms and the bathroom plumbing.Staff were great

    8KarenPosted on: 11-9-2025

    The location. The room was on the ground floor as requested. Had free parking and a nice breakfast

    10ChaneyPosted on: 11-7-2025

    Beautiful location and views and very friendly staff

    Parking is very tight in the carport - but was happy there was parking on site.

    10DonaldPosted on: 10-19-2025

    Room size and bed was great.Staff very good and friendly

    10LydiaPosted on: 4-28-2025

    It was spacious and huge beds. Clean and lovely property.

    Couldn’t pick anything

    6YvonnePosted on: 4-28-2025

    Reception area and fire

    The room was very dusty and the bathroom needs updating

    8MukeshPosted on: 4-27-2025

    I loved the hospitality by hotel manager Akash Antil. He provided suggestions and also let us feel like at home. He also organised a surprise cake for my son’s birthday which is really appreciable.

    8ShahnwazPosted on: 4-27-2025

    Great location, and good breakfast.

    Property could have been more modern and cleaner.

    9JENINA J.Posted on: 4-25-2025

    The breakfast was great—fresh, filling, and a perfect start to the day. The view of the glaciers from our bedroom was absolutely stunning and easily the highlight of our stay.The location was very convenient, just a few minutes away from restaurants/shops and, helipads and tour centres.

    The room itself was quite basic and felt a bit dated, especially considering the price. Unfortunately, the cleaning left much to be desired—there were noticeable hairs left behind after cleaning, and instead of conditioner, a body lotion was placed in the shower area. They did replace it after I had already used it on my hair and were apologetic about the mix-up.Additionally, the glass we used for our vitamin C drink wasn’t properly replaced—just rinsed in the sink, as the scent was still noticeable.Another concern was at check-in: they asked for my card’s CVV, which felt unusual and unnecessary, especially since I was able to tap my card for payment.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    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.

    Location

    Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

    36 Main Road, Franz Josef

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