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About
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
- 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”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Business Center
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Superior Twin Room - King & Single
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Crib(s)
- Desk
1/4Superior Twin Suite
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Crib(s)
- Desk
1/4Superior Twin Room with Two Queen Beds
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Crib(s)
- Desk
1/4Superior King Room
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Crib(s)
- Desk
1/4Superior Triple Room
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Crib(s)
- Desk
1/4Superior Twin Room - Queen & Single
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Crib(s)
- Desk
1/4Standard Twin Room
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Crib(s)
- Desk
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What Guests Loved
Based on 698 reviews
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¿.
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
Conveniently located for visiting the glaciers.
TV choices are a little limited. The restaurant there is a bit overpriced.
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¿.
The toppers on the two bed seemed peaked in the middle Very small demerit We enjoyed afternoon tea on our outdoor balcony very much
Nice room.
The bed is too soft for me.
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
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.
Staff were helpful, polite and knowledgeable! Large property with good sized rooms & wardrobe space. Bathroom clean and modern
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.
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.
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.
Staff
Property is a bit dated. Need to think about modernizing the door locks on the rooms and the bathroom plumbing.Staff were great
The location. The room was on the ground floor as requested. Had free parking and a nice breakfast
Beautiful location and views and very friendly staff
Parking is very tight in the carport - but was happy there was parking on site.
Room size and bed was great.Staff very good and friendly
It was spacious and huge beds. Clean and lovely property.
Couldn’t pick anything
Reception area and fire
The room was very dusty and the bathroom needs updating
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.
Great location, and good breakfast.
Property could have been more modern and cleaner.
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-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All 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
36 Main Road, Franz Josef
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