Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Hokitika, New Zealand

At A Glance

In the heart of the Franz Josef village, on the edge of the Westland World Heritage Park, the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is only a breath away from the spectacular natural wonder for which it was named. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier has everything you need to be able to explore this dramatic region in style and comfort. With an exceptional restaurant, serving hearty, West Coast fare, and the Moa Bar with its open fireplace, you are never without choice. Plus, with private hot pools and the Amaia Luxury Spa close by, you can enjoy time out to rejuvenate after a long day exploring.

 

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Check In: 14:00

Check Out: 10:00

Closest Airports: Hokitika Airport

Nearby Landmarks: Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier

Pool: Private Spa Pools

Location

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is located in the heart of Franz Josef village on the edge of the Westland World Heritage Park. The might Franz Josef Glacier is only a short drive away!

The closest airport is Hokitika Airport, located approximately 1.5 hours’ drive away. Known as the “Gateway to the West Coast”, Hokitika Airport operates scheduled daily services to Christchurch, as well as scenic flights.

 

Comfortable Lodgings

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef offers three styles of room: Standard, Superior and Superior Suites. All room rooms are modern and comfortable and offer a range of bedding configurations. Features include mini bar, tea and coffee facilities, ironing facilities, hair dryer, toiletries, and complimentary WIFI.

 
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Food & Wine

The Canavans Restaurant delivers hearty West Coast food, with local fare, wine and beer featured on the menu. Highlights include Fish & Chips, Roasted Pork Belly and Silverfern Sirloin Steak served with stewed cabbage and apple, homemade spicy agria wedges and red wine jus. In the peak summer months, a buffet is available to showcase the culinary highlights of the region. There is also a dedicated bar and lounge area for a drink after a hard day of exploring.

 

Amaia Luxury Spa

The team at Amaia Luxury Spa are dedicated to giving you a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Treat yourself to a soothing massage. Pamper yourself with a manicure or pedicure. Or, tidy up with a leg wax or an eyebrow or eyelash tint and shape.

 
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Franz Josef Glacier

No visit to Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is complete without a visit to the mighty glacier for which the hotel was named. Named for an Austrian emperor, Franz Josef Glacier is one of New Zealand’s most spectacular natural attractions and something of a rockstar among glaciers. With a height of 3,000 metres above sea level to 240 metres over a distance of 11 kilometres, this frozen river is one of the steepest in the country as well as the fastest, moving at over 50 centimetres per day. This creates some truly incredible features such as ice caves, ...

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