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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
33 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
33 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room, Accessible
33 square metres
1 King Bed 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel with free valet parking and spa services

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

With a stay at Te Waonui Forest Retreat in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Satellite programming and MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Grab a bite to eat at Canopy Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 100
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Spa services on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free valet parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Te Waonui Forest Retreat offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • MP3 docking station
  • Balcony or patio
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Heated floor

Where to Eat

Canopy Restaurant - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site

Spa Services

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Te Waonui
  • Te Waonui Forest
  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat
  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat Fran
  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
  • Te Waonui Retreat
  • Waonui Forest Retreat
  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat Hotel
  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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