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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Hotel

3.0 of 5
State Highway 6 | PO Box 47, Franz Josef, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7856, New Zealand
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West London
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

I'd actually give this a 4.5 rating. We stayed at the Scenic at Franz Josef for a single night in Feb 2013, having stayed at the Scenic in Queenstown for two nights the previous week. While we had a nice view for the Queenstown Scenic out over the mountains, this was very ordinary (out into the courtyard where our car... More

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Sunshine Coast, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

My husband and I just recently stayed at Scenic Hotel for 1 night. Our room was huge and the bed was so soft and comfortable it was like a marshmallow loved it. We had a great view of the snow capped mountains. Internet for smartphones was only $5nzd for 24 hours which was great. We ate in the restaurant our... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I arrived at noon after driving from Greymouth, hoping my room would be ready! Not only was it ready, its was immaculately presented! The room was perfect, the bed had a soft layer that was inviting you to sleep. My room had a uninterrupted view of the glacier. Highly reccomend these room types -Superior. Breakfast was excellent, all cooked perfectly...cant... More

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Every staff that we met from the reception to the restaurant were very helpful and friendly. The beddings were so comfortable, it's like sleeping in the clouds! The restaurant chef is so meticulous that he only serves a perfect cheese pie. He decided that the first one is not good enough and discarded it, then baked another one to perfection.... More

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Ranchi
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Nothing special about the place. Property is nice but nothing do in franz jospeh rooms are nice. Ok food staff is good. small destination. nothing to do at hotel rooms are comfertable. Nice for a single day not more than that

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Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Nowhere else we have stayed have we had an option of different heights/shapes etc of pillows, this is just one of the services available here. The rooms are pristine, staff are very very friendly and nothing is too much trouble, meals are fabulous, scenery is stunning. Wish we could have stayed longer

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

loved our stay in this hotel as it was the only alternative compensation from a spoilt weather and cancellation of our heli flight to the glacier. wish the weather had been good and we could have had the best time there. however we felt there is nothing much this place has to over.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The room was clean and very comfortable. The location was excellent. The staff there was very nice. When we arrived, they gave us a room which was on the ground floor. When we requested for another room on the upper floor, they quickly arranged it for us and helped us to move the luggages there.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

This hotel was all (pleasant) surprises for us. Our room has the view to die for, spacious, warm, great walk in shower and soft beds. Caravan restaurant (part of the hotel)serves delicious food served by friendly staff. Close to all tours and services. We will be back. Thanks Franz Josef Scenic Hotel.

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We stayed here for 1night on our road trip south to Queenstown. Received an upgrade to a room that was a decent size with a queen and single bed. They were the most comfortable beds and pillows! Our room looked over to The Landing restaurant and bar but it wasn't noisy at all. Opened the curtains in the morning to... More

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Also Known As:
Franz Josef Glacier Hotel
Address: State Highway 6 | PO Box 47, Franz Josef, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7856, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) > Franz Josef
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Business Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Business Hotels in Franz Josef
#4 Family Hotels in Franz Josef
Price range (per night): $106 - $284
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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