Rainforest Retreat

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Tree Lodge
Tree Hut
Deluxe Tree Hut
Lounge
TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Tree Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Shared 6-Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Tree Hut

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Rainforest Tree House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Tree House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Gecko House

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 7 Twin Beds

Gecko Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Kamahi Tree House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds

Deluxe One Bedroom Spa Tree House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sole Use of Budget Ensuite Room w/ Bunk

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Tree Lodge

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Budget Double/Twin Room

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

Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tree Hut

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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.

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rainforest Retreat

Holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier with 2 hot 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 hot 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 hot 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. Wrap up your day with a 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Monsoon

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.

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