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. 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. Our hotel is in a premium location, making it the perfect place to base yourself while exploring the magnificent Westland region.
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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Lat: 43° 23' 13.056" S Lon: 170° 10' 55.1526" E GPS: 36 Main Road, Franz Josef Glacier
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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 Rooms include:
*Some facilities may not be available in all room types.
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. Opening hours Canavans Restaurant is open year-round for buffet breakfast from 6.30am until 10.00am and dinner from 6pm until 9pm while the Rata Bar is also open year-round from 4pm. The Glasshouse Restaurant is temporarily closed. 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 or sample some Westland lamb rump, and don’t forget to leave room for a refreshing Speights or Steinlager beer.
See below for a sample of our fulfilling and warming West Coast meals:
Canavans Restaurant Dinner Menu
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