Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is close to the edge of one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural attractions, welcoming you to this enticing and dramatic region.
FeesOptional Fees Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35.00 for adults and NZD 17.50 for childrenCredit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. PoliciesKnow Before You Go The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property. Read More
Accommodation
The Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier has 130 rooms, comprising 46 rooms in the Graham Wing and 84 in the Douglas Wing, the latter with desk space and balconies. Some special access rooms are also available. Please note that all accommodation at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is non-smoking. There are however designated smoking areas on the property, please ask at reception. Read More
Damara Standard Room
Standard rooms are situated in Graham Wing
Superior Room
Superior rooms are situated in Douglas Wing
Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds
3 Twin Beds269 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
3 Twin Beds269 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed269 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 King Bed269 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Superior Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed269 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed269 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Superior Suite
2 King Beds484 sq feet Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
2 King Beds484 sq feet Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Standard Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed237 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed237 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Superior Twin KS
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed269 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed269 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Superior Twin QQ
2 Queen Beds269 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
2 Queen Beds269 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Dining
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers guests during the peak summer months buffet and a la carte menu options to get you off to the best start for a day of site-seeing or to make the perfect end to a day of explorations. Read More
Canavans Restaurant
The Moa Bar
Canavans Restaurant
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Facilities
With two locations in the South Island of New Zealand, the team at Amaia Luxury Spa are dedicated to giving you a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. A superior menu of treatments ranging from Massage Therapy to Manicures and Pedicures will ensure you leave feeling utterly relaxed and revitalised. Amaia Luxury Spa's can be found at Te Waonui Forest Retreat in Franz Josef Glacier. Read More
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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier sits at the edge of the Westland World Heritage Park, and is just moments from one of New Zealand’s most spectacular natural attractions, the Franz Josef Glacier. Read More
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Pickyone12
Great staff at Scenic
Staff was very responsive to our needs, even helped with our luggage. Ms Ramos at the front desk even brought extra towels to our room! Great location for hiking around Franz Josef. Restaurants...
