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.
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
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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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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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Jessica W
Decent choice
The rooms are spacious and comfortable, which made for a relaxing experience. The location is excellent, just a short walk from various restaurants. However, the hotel has a somewhat dated feel, and...
Mukesh D
Beautiful place to Stay
Great location, clean rooms. I loved the hospitality by staff specifically from hotel manager Akash Kumar. He provided suggestions and advice on the activities which can be done around. He also...
Harold T
Convenient and comfortable.
The hotel is very conveniently situated just minutes from the activities centres. The room was very comfortable, clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly, helpful and well informed. The...