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.
Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Our Lady of the Alps - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
St James Anglican Church - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive
Restaurants
Snakebite - 3 min walk
Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - 1 min walk
Full of Beans - 5 min walk
The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 3 min walk
Alice May - 2 min walk
About this property
Rainforest Retreat
Holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier with 2 spa tubs and a sauna
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. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 spa 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.
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.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Monsoon serving guests of Rainforest Retreat. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.
Languages
English, German
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
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
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
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Rainforest Retreat Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 902 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
494
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 902 reviews" "
8 - Good
268
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 902 reviews" "
6 - Okay
91
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 902 reviews" "
4 - Poor
39
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 902 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
10
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Graham
Traveled with family
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly staff, accessible to restaurants. Accommodation average
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
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!
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.
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.