Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Our 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.

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (formerly known as Scenic Circle Franz Josef Glacier Hotel) 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 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!

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Location

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Lat: 43° 23' 13.056" S
Lon: 170° 10' 55.1526" E
GPS: 36 Main Road, Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Facilities

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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

Rooms include:

*Some facilities may not be available in all room types.

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

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 9.30am 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

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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