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Rainforest Retreat

4-star property
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 0508 053 286
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4.4 out of 5
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"Great location for a Franz Joseph base. Cottage was comfortable and warm with lovely surrounds. Great having restaurant and bar so close. " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 22 Mar 2018

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Franz Josef Glacier awaits you at Rainforest Retreat. Within steps you'll find Glacier Hot Pools and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Highlights at this ski holiday park include 2 spa tubs, a restaurant and free self parking.

You can enjoy free WiFi, featured in all 87 holiday park.

The restaurant, Monsoon, is open for dinner. The holiday park's own bar/lounge is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a sauna and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking.

In the area of this 4-star Franz Josef Glacier holiday park, you'll find Franz Josef Glacier.

Budget Double/Twin Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$82* Per night/room 18 Oct. - 19 Oct.

Tree Lodge

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

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

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Tree Hut

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Studio

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Rainforest Retreat ratings based on 256 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Rainforest Retreat

Everyone (79) Couples (134) Family (41)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 24 Sep. 2019

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5 out of 5
An amazing place to spend a couple of nights of our Honeymoon! The Deluxe 2 Bedroom Spa Treehut was incredible with amazing views in to the trees.

Posted by on 7 Sep. 2019

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5 out of 5
Check in was very good, helpful and informative. Staff are very friendly. Nice location in the trees

Posted by on 29 Aug. 2019

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5 out of 5
Beautiful location with a very willing and helpful staff.

Posted by on 27 Aug. 2019

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5 out of 5
Very quiet. Polite and helpful staff. Pleasant outdoor area. Clean and tidy.

Posted by on 23 Aug. 2019

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5 out of 5
Beautiful location, stunning cabin and conveniently located.

Posted by on 21 Aug. 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Aug. 2019

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5 out of 5
Great time, had everything we needed. Good pub out by the front as well, fun time.

Posted by on 10 Aug. 2019

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5 out of 5
I stayed in the delux tree hut. It was fairly private with all the vegetation around and quiet as away from the hotel rooms. View from the bed was amazing of the mountains, loved the nice big shower. Lots of eating places in walking distance.

Posted by on 13 May 2019

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Mar. 2019

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About the Rainforest Retreat

Location 46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

Property Features

After a day on the slopes, soothe your muscles in one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy the use of a sauna. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the holiday park's bar. There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available. This 4-star Franz Josef Glacier holiday park is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Airport: Hokitika (HKK) (135.5 km / 84.2 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Rainforest Retreat offers 87 forms of accommodation. This Franz Josef Glacier holiday park provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Bathrooms are partially open
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

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

Spa Services

  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Policies

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 are 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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Pets allowed (no fees)

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between NZD 12 and NZD 30 per person (approximately)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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Awards & Affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in Qualmark, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.