Swain-selected stayFranz Josef, South IslandScenic Hotel Franz Josef GlacierA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier holds 130 rooms across the Graham and Douglas wings in Franz Josef Village, on the edge of Westland World Heritage Park, Douglas Wing rooms adding desk space and a balcony worth requesting. Glacier walks, heli-hikes and scenic flights all leave from close enough that a full day of glacier activity doesn't require an early drive.Canavans Restaurant and the Moa Bar handle dinner and drinks on site, useful in a small village where dining options thin out quickly after dark, and a handful of accessible rooms are available, worth confirming directly given how few glacier country properties offer them. A closer lookScenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, in detail.View all 10 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyFranz Josef Village sits at the edge of Westland World Heritage Park, and glacier walks, heli-hikes and scenic flights all leave from close enough that a full day of glacier activity doesn't require an early drive. Canavans Restaurant and the Moa Bar handle dinner and drinks on site, useful in a small village where dining options thin out quickly after dark. Plan with SwainAdd Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →
