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Rainforest Retreat

4.0 star property
Travelers can unwind with a massage at Rainforest Retreat or explore nearby attractions, all while enjoying the natural surroundings and stylish comfort

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Rainforest Retreat provides a peaceful natural setting where guests can relax in the sauna or two spa tubs. The on-site restaurant, Monsoon, serves dinner, while the bar offers drinks to enjoy in the garden. Free WiFi and laundry facilities make extended stays convenient.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Flash - Packer Double Room (Ensuite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Tree Hut

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Gecko Cottage

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Rainforest Tree House

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Gecko House

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 7 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Kamahi Tree House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in Shared 6-Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Budget Double/Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Tree House

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe One Bedroom Spa Tree House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Tree Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Tree Hut

10.0 out of 10
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(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sole Use of Budget Ensuite Room w/ Bunk

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Franz Josef Glacier is home to Rainforest Retreat. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
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46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St James Anglican Church
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK)
    117 min drive

Restaurants

  • Full Of Beans Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar
    6 min walk
  • Landing Bar & Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • SnakeBite Brewery
    4 min walk
  • Monsoon Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Rainforest Retreat

  • Upscale holiday park
  • Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground at Rainforest Retreat. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or 2 hot tubs, and indulge in a massage. The on-site restaurant, Monsoon, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
    • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a computer station
  • Room features
  • All 87 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Monsoon

Things to do

  • 2 hot 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

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Payment types at the property

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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainforest Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rainforest Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainforest Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rainforest Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rainforest Retreat located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this holiday park is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools. Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rainforest Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 961 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool and quaint resort, many types of rooms, great locations and wonderful staff. Gecko Cottage was adorable, Monsoon’s was awesome for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay - beautiful setting and so peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location close to town and restaurants and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation which was very convienient to the local shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet town, Rainforest retreat cottages were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved cottage

Lovely cottage, all we needed was met. Enjoyed a meal in the onsite pub/restaurant Would highly recommend this place. Very pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thi Bang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We got an upgrade to one of the tree house which was fabulous! The room was spacious and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The hot tub in the balcony was an absolute treat! Would defo go back if we can!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. The Gecko Cottages were amazing and a real treat on our road trip. The spa was a nice touch too. Bit hard to walk around at night though due to no security- which made going to the onsite bar late by myself a no-go (i did ring and ask). I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Farbod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These accommodations is real dog friendly, they helped us a lot with a dog
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Steve

Great location and nicely appointed rooms although a little small
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly....love,love,love the Nespresso maker in the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here for one night to visit the glacier. Check in was quick and easy, tree lodge was perfect for our stay, had everything we needed and we ate and drank in Monsoon, where the food was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, quiet, conveniently located for our planned activities, and the property was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many options for your stay here. Restaurant has fabulous food & the staff are super friendly & professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The gardens were beautiful and the shower with its big rainfall head and hand held option in grey stone large area was fabulous. The upgrade to a brand new room was also appreciated. The shared kitchen is very well equipped , clean with nice crockery and has a good vibe with it being a friendly hub involving people from all around the world and of all ages gathered to prepare a variety of cuisines. The restaurant on site is also a plus. The hot tub and sauna were also a bonus. Its location is grand too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious. The hotel restaurant was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The house was set out very well and amenities were fantastic. Bonus outdoor spa added to our enjoyment of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Narissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the set up of everything so close together. Loved the scenery too. Beautiful place to stay ✨️ Would definitely go back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You must stay here

Friendly staff,warm clean room,great service, value for money,we will definitely be going back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little location, the hot tub was closed when I was there so didn’t get to use it, but other than that everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, and made really great recommendations. The unit was clean and tidy, we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

vicki

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely novel stay in a deluxe tree hut, ideal having parking directly underneath the hut. The WiFi was really fast and the location to the town was really convenient, would highly recommend if staying one or two nights passing through the west coast (it’s too small for more than this). Only main issue was the skirting boards and cupboard handles were full of dust and filth which seemed odd as everywhere else in the room was clean.
View of the forest from the balcony.
Grubby skirting boards were common throughout room. Kitchenette handles were also filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury stay

A fabulous stay. Ended up upgrading to deluxe spa villa on arrival. Excellent amenities. Very modern. On site restaurant great food and service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved our stay at Rainforest Retreat!

We had a beautiful suite which made our stay wonderful despite rainy weather. Private spa tub was a real bonus!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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