Rainforest Retreat

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Tree Lodge | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony
TV
Lounge
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    2 min walk
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    3 min walk
  • Canavans Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    414 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Tree Lodge

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bed in Shared 6-Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Deluxe Tree Hut

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Rainforest Tree House

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Tree House

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Gecko House

  • Sleeps 12
  • 7 Single Beds

Gecko Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Kamahi Tree House

  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Single Beds

Deluxe One Bedroom Spa Tree House

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sole Use of Budget Ensuite Room w/ Bunk

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

Tree Lodge

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Budget Double/Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tree Hut

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Rainforest Retreat

Holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier with 2 hot tubs and sauna
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free holiday park has a bar/lounge and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a computer station and tour/ticket assistance. All 87 accommodations offer free WiFi and TVs.
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.
2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Rainforest Retreat, you're just a quick walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This upmarket holiday park has 87 accommodations. All accommodations offer free WiFi and TVs.
  • All accommodations offer TVs
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a computer and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna, 2 hot tubs - and a playground
  • Steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 3 minutes on foot from Waiho Hot Tubs
  • Pets welcome free of charge
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.

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

Languages

English, German

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 spa 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

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 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 913 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 913 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 913 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 913 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 913 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation which was very convienient to the local shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly staff, accessible to restaurants. Accommodation average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The house was set out very well and amenities were fantastic. Bonus outdoor spa added to our enjoyment of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the set up of everything so close together. Loved the scenery too. Beautiful place to stay ✨️ Would definitely go back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time I have stayed with my two children, great place to stay… Will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location and facilities. Received complimentary extras for a birthday weekend which were much appreciated! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unit and stay, there wasn't as much privacy as expected for the deluxe retreat when we could see camper vans from the deck looking in towards our unit and not just rainforest canopy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing and relaxing property. Really felt like we were in the middle of a rainforest. Didn’t catch the man’s name on reception when we checked in check in but he was an absolute superstar!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You must stay here
Friendly staff,warm clean room,great service, value for money,we will definitely be going back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natthanun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Simsbury

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and clean room. No issues. Arrived late and they left everything in an envelope outside. In with the keys they left a map with restaurants and even hours written in. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and location
Terrific place to stay. Friendly welcome. Our unit was very tastefully decorated. Very clean and well maintained. Highly recommend it, would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, and made really great recommendations. The unit was clean and tidy, we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay - beautiful setting and so peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fun treehouse vibe in the rainforest with a very good restaurant adjacent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and plenty of room and very helpful and nithing was a problem. Beautiful spot ,wanted to stay a lot longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024