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Rainforest Retreat

4.0 star property
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Deluxe Tree Lodge
TV
Balcony
Lounge
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    2 min walk
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    3 min walk
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    3 min walk
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    414 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Tree Lodge

Deluxe Tree Lodge

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Shared 6-Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Tree Hut

Deluxe Tree Hut

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed in 4 - Bed Flash - Packer Dorm (Ensuite)

Bed in 4 - Bed Flash - Packer Dorm (Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Rainforest Tree House | View from room

Rainforest Tree House

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Tree House

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Studio

Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Gecko House

Gecko House

  • Sleeps 12
  • 7 Twin Beds

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Gecko Cottage | Private kitchen

Gecko Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kamahi Tree House

Kamahi Tree House

  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom Spa Tree House

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sole Use of Budget Ensuite Room w/ Bunk

Sole Use of Budget Ensuite Room w/ Bunk

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Tree Lodge

Tree Lodge

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Budget Double/Twin Room

Budget Double/Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite)

Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tree Hut

Tree Hut

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Front of property - evening/night
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (585)
The price is NZ$239
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

With a stay at Rainforest Retreat in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. .This holiday park is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Te Wahipounamu.
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What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rainforest Retreat

Holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier with 2 spa tubs and a sauna
Rainforest Retreat offers 87 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Dip into one of the 2 spa tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. Additional features at this holiday park include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Monsoon serving guests of Rainforest Retreat. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Monsoon - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Monsoon

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Rainforest Retreat
Rainforest Retreat Hotel
Rainforest Retreat Hotel West Coast
Rainforest Retreat West Coast
Rainforest Retreat Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Rainforest Retreat Motel
Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Rainforest Retreat Campground Franz Josef Glacier
Rainforest Retreat Campground
Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park Franz Josef Glacier
Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park
Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park
Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park Franz Josef Glacier

Rainforest Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 902 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 902 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 902 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 902 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 902 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly staff, accessible to restaurants. Accommodation average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The house was set out very well and amenities were fantastic. Bonus outdoor spa added to our enjoyment of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the set up of everything so close together. Loved the scenery too. Beautiful place to stay ✨️ Would definitely go back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time I have stayed with my two children, great place to stay… Will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location and facilities. Received complimentary extras for a birthday weekend which were much appreciated! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unit and stay, there wasn't as much privacy as expected for the deluxe retreat when we could see camper vans from the deck looking in towards our unit and not just rainforest canopy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing and relaxing property. Really felt like we were in the middle of a rainforest. Didn’t catch the man’s name on reception when we checked in check in but he was an absolute superstar!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You must stay here
Friendly staff,warm clean room,great service, value for money,we will definitely be going back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natthanun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Simsbury

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and clean room. No issues. Arrived late and they left everything in an envelope outside. In with the keys they left a map with restaurants and even hours written in. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and location
Terrific place to stay. Friendly welcome. Our unit was very tastefully decorated. Very clean and well maintained. Highly recommend it, would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, and made really great recommendations. The unit was clean and tidy, we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay - beautiful setting and so peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fun treehouse vibe in the rainforest with a very good restaurant adjacent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and plenty of room and very helpful and nithing was a problem. Beautiful spot ,wanted to stay a lot longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024