Rainforest Retreat

Property class: 4

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Rainforest Retreat is a great choice for a stay in Franz Josef Glacier. Guests can indulge in massages, and Monsoon serves dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a terrace.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • 87 smoke-free accommodations
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Sauna
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $91
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18

Room options

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A cabin-style room with two beds, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a large window.

Studio

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

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A log cabin room with a bed, desk, and a small refrigerator.

Tree Hut

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

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a kitchenette, and a window.

Gecko Cottage

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by a gravel driveway and a rock garden.

Rainforest Tree House

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and green bean bag chairs. A dining area with a table and chairs is visible. A kitchen with a stove and sink is in the background.

Gecko House

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 7 Twin Beds

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A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a TV, and a dining table.

Kamahi Tree House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds

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A bunk bed room with a sink and coffee maker.

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

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

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A two-story building with balconies, surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.

Bed in Shared 6-Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Tree House

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

Deluxe One Bedroom Spa Tree House

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

View all photos for Deluxe Tree Lodge

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of the surrounding forest.

Deluxe Tree Lodge

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

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A modern bedroom with a large glass door, a wooden deck, and a mountain view.

Deluxe Tree Hut

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a ceiling light.

Comfort Room

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

View all photos for Superior Studio, Hot Tub

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows with blinds.

Superior Studio, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

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
  • ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rainforest Retreat

  • Rainforest Retreat is a great choice for a stay in Franz Josef Glacier. Guests can indulge in massages, and Monsoon serves dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a terrace.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 87 units

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Sauna

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Monsoon - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Also known as

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Rainforest Retreat Hotel
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Rainforest Retreat Campground Franz Josef Glacier
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Frequently asked questions

Does Rainforest Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rainforest Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rainforest Retreat?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Rainforest Retreat?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rainforest Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Rainforest Retreat and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs or make use of other amenities, which include a sauna and a picnic area. Rainforest Retreat also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Rainforest Retreat?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Monsoon.

What's the area around Rainforest Retreat like?

Rainforest Retreat is a short 3-minute walk from Waiho Hot Tubs and 3 minutes' walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

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Reviews

Rainforest Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's spa facilities, including hot tubs and saunas, were a highlight of the stay, providing a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. (14 reviews)
  • The hot tubs were consistently described as great, hot, and a wonderful way to unwind. (12 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered good food at reasonable prices and was a convenient option for guests. (20 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very cool and quaint resort, many types of rooms, great locations and wonderful staff. Gecko Cottage was adorable, Monsoon’s was awesome for dinner.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely location close to town and restaurants and great staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful stay - beautiful setting and so peaceful!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful accommodation which was very convienient to the local shops and restaurants
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice quiet town, Rainforest retreat cottages were very nice
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10/10 Exceptional

These accommodations is real dog friendly, they helped us a lot with a dog
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was clean, quiet, conveniently located for our planned activities, and the property was beautiful!
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8/10 Very good

Great location and nicely appointed rooms although a little small
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved cottage

Lovely cottage, all we needed was met. Enjoyed a meal in the onsite pub/restaurant Would highly recommend this place. Very pretty.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is very friendly....love,love,love the Nespresso maker in the room
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay. The Gecko Cottages were amazing and a real treat on our road trip. The spa was a nice touch too. Bit hard to walk around at night though due to no security- which made going to the onsite bar late by myself a no-go (i did ring and ask). I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
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10/10 Exceptional

So many options for your stay here. Restaurant has fabulous food & the staff are super friendly & professional.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here for one night to visit the glacier. Check in was quick and easy, tree lodge was perfect for our stay, had everything we needed and we ate and drank in Monsoon, where the food was lovely!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious. The hotel restaurant was pretty good.
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10/10 Exceptional

We got an upgrade to one of the tree house which was fabulous! The room was spacious and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The hot tub in the balcony was an absolute treat! Would defo go back if we can!
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10/10 Exceptional

The house was set out very well and amenities were fantastic. Bonus outdoor spa added to our enjoyment of the stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the set up of everything so close together. Loved the scenery too. Beautiful place to stay ✨️ Would definitely go back again
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10/10 Exceptional

You must stay here

Friendly staff,warm clean room,great service, value for money,we will definitely be going back
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great, and made really great recommendations. The unit was clean and tidy, we would stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little location, the hot tub was closed when I was there so didn’t get to use it, but other than that everything was great
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay at Rainforest Retreat!

We had a beautiful suite which made our stay wonderful despite rainy weather. Private spa tub was a real bonus!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot and plenty of room and very helpful and nithing was a problem. Beautiful spot ,wanted to stay a lot longer!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxury stay

A fabulous stay. Ended up upgrading to deluxe spa villa on arrival. Excellent amenities. Very modern. On site restaurant great food and service