On the edge of the tiny Franz Josef village on the South Island's West Coast is the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, a warm and welcoming hotel accommodation for visitors to the glacier, rainforest and Westland World Heritage Park. The Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (formerly known as the Scenic Circle Franz Josef Glacier Hotel) has quality rooms with balcony views and special access.
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:
Hotel Facilities
- 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
Room Facilities
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.
- Radio
- Heater
- Fridge
- Minibar
- Hot drink making facilities
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
Restaurant Facilities
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.