Rainforest Retreat

Deluxe Tree Lodge | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Room amenity

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(890 Ratings)

Campground/ RV Resort in Franz Josef / Waiau

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this campground/ rv resort rental

Holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier with 2 spa tubs and a sauna
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free holiday park has a bar/lounge and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance.
All 87 accommodations offer free WiFi and TVs.
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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

12.8 mi

Available Rooms

Studio

2 Single

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite)

1 Queen • 97 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Tree Hut

1 Single

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Tree Lodge

1 King

Sleeps 3

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Gecko Cottage

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Rainforest Retreat

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4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(890 Ratings)

Campground/ RV Resort in Franz Josef / Waiau

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this campground/ rv resort rental

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

12.8 mi

Available Rooms

Studio

2 Single

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite)

1 Queen • 97 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Tree Hut

1 Single

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Tree Lodge

1 King

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Gecko Cottage

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(890 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2024

We had a beautiful room with views out to the deck and forest. Fantastic setting. Lovely staff. Only marked down slightly on facilities because spa wasn’t working. Ate in Monsoon both nights which was good food reasonably priced

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Beautiful accommodation which was very convienient to the local shops and restaurants

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

friendly staff, accessible to restaurants. Accommodation average

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The house was set out very well and amenities were fantastic. Bonus outdoor spa added to our enjoyment of the stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We loved our stay

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

I liked the set up of everything so close together. Loved the scenery too. Beautiful place to stay ✨️ Would definitely go back again

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Second time I have stayed with my two children, great place to stay… Will be back again

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Stunning location and facilities. Received complimentary extras for a birthday weekend which were much appreciated! Highly recommend.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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!

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Friendly staff,warm clean room,great service, value for money,we will definitely be going back

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Staff was great, and made really great recommendations. The unit was clean and tidy, we would stay here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

What a wonderful stay - beautiful setting and so peaceful!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Super fun treehouse vibe in the rainforest with a very good restaurant adjacent. Highly recommend.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Great spot and plenty of room and very helpful and nithing was a problem. Beautiful spot ,wanted to stay a lot longer!!

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Loved the setting. It felt remote yet we were close to everything we needed. Restaurants and shops were walkable. The room was clean and comfortable. Our shower was open to our bathroom and left the whole floor wet when we used it. It seemed to be an accessible shower. Was not ideal for us. Otherwise the stay was pleasant.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Being able to stay in a Delux Rainforest Room was a dream. I had my own personal hut with parking, a wonderful glass door room, and everything in the room was pristine. I wish I could have spent more time in the temperate rainforest paradise.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

No proper instructions for the guests.i was staying for a night but others kept heater for whole night i was watering....i cant explain to them they speak different language..

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

We loved our stay at the Rainforest Retreat. We loved our gecko cottage. The plants made it seem private and the proximity to the hot tub was amazing. We always had the hot yum to ourselves which was great.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Pretty fabulous place to stay!

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Sauna wasnt working and bed was too soft.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Excellent location, highly recommend.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Very good Hostel. Stayed in a 4 person downstairs room. My only complaints are that the floors are a bit thin and people stomping around above me were noisy and secondly they close the hot tub at 8 pm, which seems a bit early. Otherwise this place is amazing. Great grounds and location

1.5 / 5.0

Feb 2024

There are no proper signages to find cottages as they are hidden behind trees which is what the appeal is but at the same time it is difficult to find them for someone who is visiting first time especially if reach after dark or on a rainy day which is what happened with us. Took us more than 30 minutes to find the cottage. We were in a single room cottage that has very small bathroom with a sink which is probably smaller than an aircraft sink. No service is available so one has to be prepared for doing everything on their own.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

I loved that the resort catered for all travellers regardless of whether they were a backpacker or someone that was looking for a deluxe accommodation to those who just needed a place to park their camper van. I found that it became it's own little community and everyone was very friendly and respectful of each other. There are a number of dining options close by and a supermarket that was 200m away. It was very clean and convenient to both glaciers. The staff were excellent. I seriously have nothing that I could fault. Very good value for money!!!

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2024

We had a beautiful suite which made our stay wonderful despite rainy weather. Private spa tub was a real bonus!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Just fabulous a secluded spot in the rainforest we just kept the curtains opened and put on the porch light to watch the forest till we fell asleep. The room was perfect the bathroom with the heated floor was amazing. shower was great . Amenities perfect and everything was in walking distance. Would definitely go back!

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Check in was superb. Loved our whole time there from our comfy bed to our great meals at the restaurant. such a nice time.

0.5 / 5.0

Dec 2023

This place was terrible. The hot tub was cracked and the jets hardly worked. Our toilet ran non-stop. We brought it to the staffs attention and we were told mnx would stop by. If it couldn’t be fixed they would move us. We returned and the front desk was closed for the night. The showers soaked the entire bathroom and there is no ventilation so the place stayed wet. The WiFi was intermittent. I would not recommend this place.

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

We loved our stay and the property was amazing. Sadly we weren’t able to have dinner after 7.30pm or have breakfast in the restaurant as there was a function on which was extremely loud and went on for hours to not the evening. We would have appreciated being told about these restrictions when booking or at least prior to our arrival.

3.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Property was clean and safe. However there were no proper signs to find our cottage. Reception did not have patience to give proper directions. There was no hair dryer in the room. There was no heating in the room and we felt cold at night.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

The property is conveniently located relatively to all places you want to be in the town. Rooms and beds were of a good quality. We stayed in a room with kitchen and full bath. I liked sauna and outdoor spa provided for all property guests. My only complaint was about our room that didn't have even a single hook or closet to hang or store our stuff.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Staff friendly and helpful.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

A lot of care and money has obviously gone into creating the wonderful ground based and stilted high level ‘tree house’ apartments which have a fabulously easy and opulent feel. Quite the best laid out, equipped and stylish place we’ve stayed for a while. This does set a high bar of expectation that - currently - the on site bar/restaurant has a long way to go to match both at breakfast and dinner. That said, given the diverse clientele, ranging from partying adventurers, young families and oldies, all on different budgets, we guess it’s a hard brief to fill. That apart, definitely do stay here for the excellent quirky and brilliant rain-forest dwellings, but possibly be ready to eat out until the catering catches up. But we did like it. And post covid, do support local businesses like this that are obviously trying hard. 5 stars.

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

We had the deluxe 2br suite with hot tub. It was a marvelous property in every way, except for one. The service attitude was not up to what it could be. Housekeeping maids were delightful, but the front office was stressed and inflexible. Rushed at checkin. 10 am checkout but no later. No time for that last sunny morning hike. Our first night we were ignored for so long in the on-site Monsoons restaurant that we finally left without even being acknowledged by the tall waitress who passed our table countless times. We have never seen anything like this anywhere in the world. Everything else was wonderful, from the linens to the furnishings to the landscaping.

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Quiet and comfortable. Excellent amenities in motel room in a beautiful setting with mountain and rainforest views. Only complaint was no hot water.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Perfect for a trip to see the glacier. It was shrouded in cloud the first day, but because we stayed so close, we were able to go back the following morning for a perfect (and quiet!) view.

FAQs

How much does this campground/ rv resort cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?

The average price for a rental in Franz Josef / Waiau is $119 per night. This rental is $99 above the average.

Is parking included with this campground/ rv resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rainforest Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this campground/ rv resort?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this campground/ rv resort. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Rainforest Retreat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this campground/ rv resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Rainforest Retreat?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Rainforest Retreat

Campground/ RV Resort in Franz Josef / Waiau

Reasons to book

About this campground/ rv resort rental

Amenities

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Studio

Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite)

Tree Hut

Tree Lodge

Gecko Cottage

Rainforest Retreat

Campground/ RV Resort in Franz Josef / Waiau

Reasons to book

About this campground/ rv resort rental

Amenities

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Studio

Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite)

Tree Hut

Tree Lodge

Gecko Cottage

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this campground/ rv resort cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?

Is parking included with this campground/ rv resort?

Is there a pool at this campground/ rv resort?

Is Rainforest Retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rainforest Retreat?

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