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Deep In the heart of west coast glacier country, Rainforest Retreat offers a range of accommodation set amongst lush native bush in the Franz Josef township. Rainforest Retreat offers a range of accommodation from luxury tree huts to backpackers rooms. Guests can relax in the spas and sauna, dine out and have fun at the bar/restaurant, or just relish the bush setting and cook up barbecues with new friends.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

FREE private parking!

Activities:

Children's playground

Hot tub/Jacuzzi


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jojobell
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Get setting. With trees all around. Very close to town
  • Sébastien
    France France
    The staff was very helpful and kind, the location, the price, the number of bathrooms and toilets available, the bed was comfortable, the restaurants around, the breakfast with bread without gluten available, the parking, well. All perfect!! Thank...
  • Lawrence
    Australia Australia
    We had a Ghecko Cottage and it was cozzy with a sense of being in the middle of a rainforest.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Monsoon
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of Rainforest Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Children's playground
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Rainforest Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Rainforest Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Rainforest Retreat in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

    Please inform Rainforest Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    FAQs about Rainforest Retreat

    • Check-in at Rainforest Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Rainforest Retreat include:

      • Holiday Home
      • Apartment
      • Twin
      • Double
      • Studio
      • Bed in Dormitory
      • Chalet
      • Quadruple

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rainforest Retreat on this page.

    • Rainforest Retreat is 500 yards from the centre of Franz Josef. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Rainforest Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Rainforest Retreat has 1 restaurant:

      • Monsoon

    • Rainforest Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Children's playground

    • The prices at Rainforest Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.