Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (previously known as the Scenic Circle Franz Josef Glacier Hotels) 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.

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier makes the most of its alpine location and offers quality accommodation in two separate hotel ‘wings’. Stay in either the Douglas or Graham wing, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings within Franz Josef village.

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers you:

• A warm welcome and friendly, personal service.

• Well-presented guest rooms with quality room amenities to ensure a good night’s rest and a pleasant stay.

• A choice of excellent dining options, including the Glasshouse Restaurant, Canavans Restaurant, and the Rata Bar.

• Convenient hotel facilities, including spa pools to soak in during the cooler months, wireless Internet, and a conference room for corporate guests.

• A convenient location, handy to all visitor amenities in the village and close to many of the renowned local attractions.

Our professional, friendly staff look forward to welcoming you and helping to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Your visit will be made even more memorable by the many natural wonders in the area. Just be sure to bring your camera!



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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Facilities

For your convenience the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier offers...

  • Two restaurants
  • Reception
  • Four spa pools
  • Four guest laundries
  • Ironing facilities
  • Internet kiosk
  • Gaming entertainment at the Public Bar
  • Tourist information & booking service
  • Wireless Internet service
  • Conference facilities 
  • Complimentary guest car parking

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Room Amenities

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

All rooms include:

  • Sky TV
  • Radio
  • Heater
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Hot drink making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Dial-up Internet access
  • Hairdryer

Franz Josef Glacier Local Attractions

While attractions and activities are invariably linked with the world renowned surrounding environment there is room to be as adventurous or as tranquil as you like. Take your pick from:

  • Walking & trekking
  • Native bird watching
  • Fishing
  • Jet boating
  • Horse trekking
  • Eco tours
  • Rafting
  • Quad bike tours
  • Off road driving adventures
  • Helicopter & light aircraft flights
  • Glacier hot pools
  • Nearby White Heron (Kotuku) colony
  • Hukawai Glacier Centre
  • Department of Conservation Visitor Centre

  Canavans, The Glasshouse Restaurant & The Rata Bar

The Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier has a selection of dining choices during the peak summer months with both buffet and a la carte options available 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. The Glasshouse Restaurant, located on the first floor, offers spectacular views of the surrounding lush environment and mountain ranges as a serene backdrop for your meal.

Opening hours

The Glasshouse Restaurant is open from October until April for breakfast from 6.30am until 9.30am and a la carte dinner from 6pm until 9pm. Canavans Restaurant is open year-round for buffet breakfast from 6.30am until 9.30am and dinner from 6pm until 9pm while the Rata Bar is also open year-round from 4pm.

West Coast hospitality and hearty meals

Local food, wines and beer feature prominently on the hotel’s menus and drinks lists. Try some of our famous West Coast whitebait, sample some Westland lamb rump or Whataroa home-smoked chicken breast and don’t forget to leave room for a refreshing Monteiths, Speights or West Coast draught beer.

See here for a sample of our fulfilling and warming West Coast meals

The Glasshouse Dinner Menu

 
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Eat In. Sleep In. From just $195 per night

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