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Hotel Description

Enjoy 2 spa tubs at this 4-star Franz Josef Glacier holiday park

In Franz Josef Glacier

You'll be steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and a 5-minute walk from Waiho Hot Tubs. Glacier Hot Pools and Te Wahipounamu are also within half a mile (1 km).

Dining, sauna

This smoke-free holiday park features 2 spa tubs, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the sauna and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. A terrace, a garden, and a picnic area are also on offer.

Free WiFi

The 87 accommodations offer free WiFi and TVs.

Studio

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$124* Per night/room Apr 2 - Apr 3

Tree Lodge

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Sole Use of Budget Ensuite Room w/ Bunk

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Bed in 4 - Bed Flash - Packer Dorm (Ensuite)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Tree Hut

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Rainforest Retreat ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 2.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Rainforest Retreat

Couples (1)
5 out of 5
Access to all activities restaurants, outside parking access to main road are excellent. Room design is pretty nifty, perfect and tidy for quick stop to take rest. Though bed sheets are clean, Bedding was way old with visible stains seen through top sheet. Side tables are dirty. Staff's should have noticed and had the MGMT replace those. Appears not proactive. Once we reported to the front desk was given another room and took notes for their mgnt

Posted by on Aug 28, 2019

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Property Features

Rainforest Retreat offers its guests 2 spa tubs and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at Rainforest Retreat. Self parking is free. This 4-star Franz Josef Glacier holiday park is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Television
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Heating

Food & Drink

Monsoon - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Playground on site

Spa Services

  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • 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

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.