Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.2

About this property

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

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nyree
    Australia Australia
    “We were upgraded to the legend site and wow these guys understand comfort. From the warm tasteful decor to the soft comfortable bed and high pressure shower. I could have spent much longer here. The restaurant served up dishes that showed off its...”
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely hotel,we were moved here as scenic hotel was closed.Lovely restaurant & close to the Main Street”
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was very comfortable, clean and spacious. The staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a good location for restaurants and bars. And for walks or activity centres.”
  • Joan
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “We were upgraded to the group’s 5-stars hotel as Scenic hotel was closed for the winter. The room is spacious.”
  • Dawood
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “wonderful service, friendly staff and excellent breakfast. What i love most is that my kids got free breakfast which they loved.”
  • Marie
    South Africa South Africa
    “Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Beautiful surroundings.”
  • Lydia
    Australia Australia
    “It was spacious and huge beds. Clean and lovely property.”
  • Mukesh
    Australia Australia
    “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.”
  • Cliff
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great location - in town and close to nearby cafes / wilderness centre / heli companies”
  • Horizon
    Australia Australia
    “Great staff. Nice scenic view from room. Guest laundry was affordable. In-house breakfast had a lot of variety . Room was quite big”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Canavans Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

House rules

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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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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.
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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.