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
- Ironing equipment
- 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
- Breakfast buffet
- Kids' menu
- Shared kitchen
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Jacuzzi
- Massages
- Sauna
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Activities
- Tennis court
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair-accessible room
- Languages
- English
- German
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Very good
Based on 2878 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Franz Josef
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 2878 TripAdvisor reviews
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CodyBaker29
01/08/2026
“Our favorite accom in NZ”
Rainforest is our favorite accom in New Zealand. We now stay every winter and have a summer booking for our honeymoon. The deluxe units are lovely and a shout out to the Monsoon bar for great food and friendly . In Winter the retreat has stay 3 nights pay for 2. Talk to the lovely Courtney. Recomme… more
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kelvincathn
Wellington, New Zealand
01/08/2026
“Very relaxing”
We have stayed in the Gecko Village many times & have always found it great! Love we can bring our dog & love the spa pool.
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GoPlaces64631870143
28/07/2026
“A+ restorative stay”
Our experience was A+ from start to finish. The location and surrounding area is stunning, great weather put the mountains on show. The lush forest surrounding our unit wrapped a blanket of bird-filled nature around us and gave us a sense of privacy. The generous and reasonably-priced rooms were ap… more
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Resort26324257935
United States
02/07/2026
“5 Stars - just book a stay! It’s amazing!”
Wonderful resort. Worth every penny! Setting is exquisite and one of the best places we’ve ever stayed. Def the top hotel on our two week NZ adventure. Clean, awesome furniture/bedding, fantastic modern room and heated bathroom floor!!! We were in Rainforest Retreat Deluxe #13. The property is d… more
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Steve M
26/06/2026
“We'll be back.”
This was our second time staying here and once again we experienced excellent accommodations, spa pool right next door to our sizable room. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. Would definitely recommend for your stay in Franz Joseph.
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