Rainforest Deluxe
Hotel in Franz Josef / Waiau
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Air conditioner and more
About this hotel
Located in Franz Josef, Rainforest Deluxe provides a terrace and bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel features family rooms.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Franz Josef / Waiau
Available Rooms
Deluxe Tree Hut
1 Queen • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Tree Lodge
1 Queen • 430 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Treehouse
2 Queen • 807 ft²
Sleeps 4
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££££
Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful rooms with awesome views of rain forest
Reception staff not that friendly
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful unit, very spacious with a maintained hot tub, private and tranquil!
4.0 / 5.0
The Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Treehouse was nicely decked out, with two large bedrooms and bathrooms. The outdoor spa was a lovely addition. The location is in the heart of Franz Josef, walking distance to all the restaurants, shops, tour offices, etc.
Rainforest Deluxe is a part of a bigger complex with backpackers and motel accommodation and this grates a little bit with the "luxury" of Rainforest Deluxe. The check-in experience is very "backpacker" and that just doesn't match up with the price tag. Alongside that, the cleaning also matches the "backpacker" experience. The sofas were grubby, there were hairs (pet?) everywhere and everything felt a little sticky. It's a shame because the accommodation itself is beautiful but the standards just aren't quite there.
5.0 / 5.0
The location and the design of the room
Time for the house keeping but acceptable considering the area
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely facility in midst of trees . Super clean modern room and staff very helpful .
Sauna not working it’s a pity
2.0 / 5.0
Heat in the room: close to non-existent.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing!!! Perfect facilities
4.5 / 5.0
Lovely quiet and private accomodation, with excellent facilities.
5.0 / 5.0
exceptionally well fitted out for a very cozy stay
dinner at the restaurant was average and overpriced
5.0 / 5.0
New, clean, private
4.5 / 5.0
seclusion. design. bathroom. bed. details. parking. location. kitchenette. deck.
could have been a little bigger, too bad it wasn't built that way. would have been nice to have a table and chairs indoors as well, for night and bad weather use. very hit and miss staffing of the office. Assuming staff shortages.
3.0 / 5.0
Room itself was very spacious and clean. Great views from the balcony. Own private parking. Great location
Breakfast was an issue as should have been provided as a hamper in the room, but was served in the main restaurant (which had cleanliness issues) with the hostel guests due to staff shortages. We raised this with reception and were told it was the same breakfast options but different location, however this misses the point of paying to enjoy a breakfast in private in your own luxury lodge.
5.0 / 5.0
smart property good location
bathroom floor was dirty
4.5 / 5.0
Lovely individual bungalow surrounded by tropical plants.
A photo on the description showed a spa on the deck of a unit that apparently doesn't exist...or at least wasn't offered. The suggestion that there was a spa for only the "Deluxe" units was inaccurate. The only spa was some distance from the Deluxe units and was shared by the entire complex.
3.5 / 5.0
Rooms comfortable and exceptionally clean.
Expensive for what it is.
5.0 / 5.0
well thought out design and all the facilities you need in an excellent location with friendly staff.
nothing
4.0 / 5.0
double room with spa is great and modern with every comfort. good bar and restaurant in house
expensive. staff inconsistent
3.5 / 5.0
The deluxe accommodation was excellent.
The included breakfast was terrible. It is advertised as continental and is far from it. No plates, bowls, spoons, glasses - had to ask for everything. The bread was a white roll cut up. Had bacon as the only hot option. Absolutely terrible.
5.0 / 5.0
Our tree house accommodation was beautifully situated in a rainforest setting with a view of the mountains.
The attached restaurant was understaffed and it took a long time to be waited on and served.
4.0 / 5.0
room was comfortable and was well appointed
food & service
5.0 / 5.0
The spacious room and décor. The quiet and convenient location. The daily breakfast hamper. All very good.
Nil.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed in the Luxury Tree Hut and it was absolutely beautiful. Great views of the mountains and rainforest. Very clean and comfortable, fantastic bathroom. Staff members were wonderful, with one exception in the restaurant.
Staff member in the restaurant, Mel, I think had an attitude problem.
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous place...tranquil and private. Stayed in Treehouse Deluxe. Loved the extra touch of breakfast basket it was so appreciated. Rooms were well stocked and extremely clean.
4.5 / 5.0
lovely rooms
wash treehouse was spread out so it felt private
room could have been slightly larger - kitchen was tricky to use and a table to eat at inside would be good
4.0 / 5.0
Stayed one night in a luxury unit exceptional value for money just love the seclude in this of the unit surrounded by bushland and management on site with grateful also what was impressive is the access to the pool and sauna area which of course I like my saunas
The standalone unit away from everybody the pool solar easy access to the kitchen area it was just the right spot for us
3.5 / 5.0
Lovely view from the room and comfy bed. Loved the under floor heating in the bathroom.
They had lost of tea and coffee facilities but have no milk. Then for breakfast they gave heaps of corn flakes but only a tiny amount of milk. the bread they gave us was so undercooked and doughy so it meant we basically had no breakfast. Such a nice place but ruined by these things.
4.5 / 5.0
location, layout of apartment, comfy bed
nothing
5.0 / 5.0
After a long trip we arrived at 7pm tired and hungry. We found a fully licenced bar and restaurant on the premises. That made our day. Woke up to a great views and the room was catered for a perfect breakfast. One of the best places we have stayed at in NZ.
Paths are very dark
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?
The average price for a rental in Franz Josef / Waiau is £102 per night. This rental is £42 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rainforest Deluxe. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rainforest Deluxe pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Rainforest Deluxe?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, parking, balcony or patio, and hot tub or spa.
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