Rainforest Retreat

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

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Tree Hut
Bar (on property)
Front of property
TV
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 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)

Highlights

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

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 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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 Twin Bunk Bed

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 Twin Beds

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

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 Twin Beds

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 Twin Beds

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

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 Twin Beds

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

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
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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 Twin Beds

Budget Double/Twin Room

Highlights

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

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
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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 Twin Bed

About the area

Franz Josef Glacier

Rainforest Retreat places you steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Waiho Hot Tubs. Highlights at this holiday park include 2 hot tubs, a restaurant and free self-parking. .You can enjoy free WiFi and TVs, featured in all 87 accommodations. .The restaurant, Monsoon, is open for dinner. The holiday park's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Franz Josef Glacier holiday park you'll find Mount Cook National Park.

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
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rainforest Retreat

Holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier with 2 hot tubs and sauna
Rainforest Retreat offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Rainforest Retreat. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Franz Josef Glacier holiday park is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rainforest Retreat offers 87 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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 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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Rainforest Retreat Campground Franz Josef Glacier
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Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park Franz Josef Glacier
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Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rainforest Retreat?

Rainforest Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rainforest Retreat?

Yep, Rainforest Retreat has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Rainforest Retreat?

No, there is no spa at this property. Waiho Hot Tubs is a short 3-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rainforest Retreat?

No, Rainforest Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rainforest Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rainforest Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.