Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef
About the Hotel
Rooms
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier has standard rooms (20 square meters), superior rooms (25 square meters), and superior suites (49 square meters). Standard rooms offer queen & single, queen & twin single, or three single bed configurations. Superior rooms include king, twin queen, king & single, and triple single configurations; some feature mountain views, patios, or balconies. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with showers, hairdryers, and complimentary toiletries. Superior Suites include a separate lounge area, twin king beds, and a balcony. In-room amenities feature free high-speed Wi-Fi, mini fridge, TV, tea and coffee facilities, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and ironing facilities.
Dining
Canavans Restaurant offers West Coast dishes with local produce, wine, and beer. Menu items include pan-fried orange roughy served with Wild Chef rosemary and chili polenta chips, chargrilled broccolini, tangy pickled tomatoes, and served with a velvety coconut saffron sauce. Pumpkin and cinnamon pie with vanilla bean ice cream, Foothills West Coast Rainforest honey, and honeycomb garnish. The restaurant provides breakfast (7am-10am), featuring continental and full cooked options, and à la carte dinner (6:00pm - 8:30pm). The Moa Bar has an open fireplace and a bar menu, featuring vegetarian baskets, french fries, burgers, and fish & chips.
Leisure and Activities
The Amaia Luxury Spa is nearby and offers rejuvenation treatments after outdoor activities. Guests can hire electric bikes for $15 per hour or $90 for a day to explore Franz Josef and its landscapes. Notable nearby landmarks include Start Alex Knob Trail (3 km), Callery Gorge Walk (0.5 km), West Coast Wildlife Centre (0.3 km), Canavan's Knob Walk (2.5 km), Sentinel Rock (4.5 km), Canavans Knob (2 km), Lake Wombat (2 km), and Lake Wombat Track (3 km).
Location & Transport
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is located on State Highway 6 in the village of Franz Josef, near Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area. Hokitika Airport is 100 km away. The hotel is two minutes from the Franz Josef Glacier and provides access to attractions on the South Island's West Coast.
Hotel Services
The Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier has initiatives across the hotel that work toward a sustainable future. The hotel provides guests free high-speed Wi-Fi in all rooms. Room options include balcony's, suites, and accessible rooms.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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