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Rainforest Retreat

Property class: 4

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A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.
A restaurant named 'Mansoon' with outdoor seating and a sign indicating a 2 for 1 gourmet pizza offer.
A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.
A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.
A cozy log cabin room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $101
$88 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

Explore the area

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46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio

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

View all photos for Gecko Cottage

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

Gecko Cottage

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Rainforest Tree House

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

View all photos for Gecko House

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

View all photos for Kamahi Tree House

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

Kamahi Tree House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4 - Bed Flash - Packer Dorm (Ensuite)

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

View all photos for Bed in Shared 6-Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Tree House

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

View all photos for Deluxe One Bedroom Spa Tree House

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)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Tree Hut

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

View all photos for Comfort Room

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

Franz Josef Glacier

With a stay at Rainforest Retreat in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. .This holiday park is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Te Wahipounamu.
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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
  • ‪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 offers 87 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms are provided.
Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. Additional features at this holiday park include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Monsoon serving guests of Rainforest Retreat. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Monsoon - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

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

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

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

Rainforest Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 972 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 972 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 972 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 972 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 972 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool and quaint resort, many types of rooms, great locations and wonderful staff. Gecko Cottage was adorable, Monsoon’s was awesome for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Very nice stay highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location close to town and restaurants and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous accommodations with an incredible view and convenient, walkable location. I loved everything about this stay (except that it wasn't long enough). The amenities were well-appointed, the bed super comfortable, and the staff were friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay - beautiful setting and so peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really neat place with cool restaurant & bar, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty fabulous place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet town, Rainforest retreat cottages were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Rainforest Retreat

A really lovely place to stay in Franz Josef Beautiful surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is easy on property and it is conveniently close to town for meals and activities.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locatio , within walking distancr to all restaurants, trips, helicoptor tours etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the relaxing & peaceful vibe around the accommodation. The room was really lovely and having an on-site restaurant was great too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These accommodations is real dog friendly, they helped us a lot with a dog
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely quiet place to stay amongst the greenery
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was incredibly clean and comfortable. Lots of natural light. Easy walk to local attractions. Definitely recommend!
Deck of our room
View of snow-capped mountains from our deck
Nature trail at Rainforest Retreat
Our room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, quiet, conveniently located for our planned activities, and the property was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location and nicely appointed rooms although a little small
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you again for another great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly....love,love,love the Nespresso maker in the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved cottage

Lovely cottage, all we needed was met. Enjoyed a meal in the onsite pub/restaurant Would highly recommend this place. Very pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025