Description
Dip into one of the 2 spa 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.. This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.. Featured amenities include a compute… more
With a stay at Rainforest Retreat in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be just steps from Te Wahipounamu and Glacier Hot Pools. This 4-star holiday park is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Mount Cook National Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Te Wahipounamu - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Glacier Hot Pools - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Our Lady of the Alps - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi St James Anglican Church - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Mount Cook National Park - 4.9 km / 3 mi Franz Josef Glacier - 4.9 km / 3 mi Fox Glacier - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 24 km / 14.9 mi Lake Gault - 28.8 km / 17.9 mi Gillespies Beach - 44.6 km / 27.7 mi The preferred airport for Rainforest Retreat is Hokitika (HKK) - 135.5 km / 84.2 mi . Near Glacier Hot Pools.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Monsoon serving guests of Rainforest Retreat. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee..
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Self-service laundry
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Entertainment
- Computer room
- Games room
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Café
- Cloakroom facilities
- Coffee machine
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Indoor pool
- Iron
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Luggage storage
- Microwave
- Picnic area
- Private pool
- Public bathroom
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Serviced office
- Terrace
- Children
- Kids' board games
- Kids' playground
- Swimming pools
- Children’s playground
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Indoor bar
- Restaurants
- Barbecue / grill
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Shared kitchen
- À la carte restaurant
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Jacuzzi
- Massages
- Sauna
- Spa
- Activities
- Tennis court
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Languages
- English
- German
- Check-in/Check-out
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Very good
Based on 2871 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Franz Josef
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 2871 TripAdvisor reviews
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ilovejessiedog
Cork, Ireland
07/06/2026
“Recommend for motorhomes in Franz Josef”
We had a great experience here at a powered motorhome site. The woman at reception kindly gave us the biggest site available as we had a 7+ metre motorhome and it was easy to navigate into. We greatly enjoyed the free sauna and hot pools on site. Although we did not use it, there is a free restaura… more
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Camper57608310671
04/06/2026
“Great Place and Comfortable”
Comfortable place to stay, we always come back when we need to be down in Franz for work.
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Kopatop
02/06/2026
“Magical hotel!”
Had an incredible stay at rainforest retreat. Stayed in the deluxe tree Lodge. Very clean, great facilities and really friendly service. Very dog friendly 🙂 would definitely recommend, hopefully will be back!
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Alan B
31/05/2026
“May 2026 stay at Rainforest Retreat”
We booked 3 nights at the Rainforest Retreat. We stayed in the updated Tree Lodges. We loved the location of our lodge and greatly enjoyed the hot tub on our deck. We made use of the kitchenette everyday of our stay, which was well equippedwitheverythingthat we needed. The rooms were clean and th… more
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Paradise51247894054
20/05/2026
“Best accommodation in New Zealand”
This was the best accommodation I found in New Zealand: the room was cozy and warm and hot pools and sauna were of free access. The kitchen facilities were spacious and there was a living room as well that I used to do my yoga exercises in the morning. Location was very central! This was all I need… more
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