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Rainforest Retreat

4.0 star property
Holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier with 2 hot tubs and sauna

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Deluxe Tree Lodge | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Tree Hut | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Deluxe Tree Hut | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Rainforest Retreat provides a peaceful natural setting where guests can relax in the sauna or two spa tubs. The on-site restaurant, Monsoon, serves dinner, while the bar offers drinks to enjoy in the garden. Free WiFi and laundry facilities make extended stays convenient.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Deluxe Tree Lodge | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Tree Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Shared 6-Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Tree Hut | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Tree Hut

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed in 4 - Bed Flash - Packer Dorm (Ensuite) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Rainforest Tree House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Tree House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Studio | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Gecko House | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Gecko House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 7 Single Beds

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Gecko Cottage | Private kitchen

Gecko Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kamahi Tree House | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kamahi Tree House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom Spa Tree House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sole Use of Budget Ensuite Room w/ Bunk | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sole Use of Budget Ensuite Room w/ Bunk

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Tree Lodge | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tree Lodge

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Budget Double/Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double/Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tree Hut | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tree Hut

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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

Upscale holiday park
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground at Rainforest Retreat. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or 2 hot tubs, and indulge in a massage. The on-site restaurant, Monsoon, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a computer station and a front desk safe
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 87 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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 for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainforest Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rainforest Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainforest Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rainforest Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rainforest Retreat located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this holiday park is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools. Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps are also within 10 minutes.

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