Rainforest Retreat

Rainforest Retreat Resort in Franz Josef / Waiau

About this resort

Located in Franz Josef / Waiau, this attractive resort for $76 per night is a great option for your next trip. 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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

7.96 miles

Rainforest Retreat

4.4

Excellent(1,629 Reviews)

Resort in Franz Josef / Waiau

4-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

$$$$

About this resort

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

7.96 miles

Reviews

4.4/5.0

Excellent(1,629 Reviews)

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10.0

May 2024

Really enjoyed this accommodation. Very helpful and friendly staff. Good amenities and very well lo

Room was well located and very clean with good views

Not Much

10.0

May 2024

Very relaxing, will definitely be back

Everything! Especially the underground heating in bathrooms and the spa

Nothing at all!

7.0

May 2024

Knus verblijf voor een paar dagen!

Spa was leuk en nette kamers. Housekeeping was ook heel goed.

Studio: kookplaten werkte niet, een ei bakken lukte niet eens. Hiervoor naar de gemeenschappelijke keuken gegaan. Waren ook een aantal lampen kapot in onze kamer.

9.0

Apr 2024

Felt like a charming rainforest reatrea

We had a Ghecko Cottage and it was cozzy with a sense of being in the middle of a rainforest.

Car parking was a short distance from unit and was hard to find due to lack of signage. Had a small bathroom basin that wasn't suitable for a man to shave.

7.0

Apr 2024

Great accomodation in a great location

Great little space close to Franz Josef glacier. Felt very peaceful and tranquil walking through the property also.

It was sufficient for one night, but the bathroom was extremely small if we were to be there longer

4.0

Apr 2024

Restaurant was really good staff helpful and the location is perfect

Location

The property was tired inside needed redecoration vanity top was cracked and Bathroom needed revamp WC was dirty

8.0

Apr 2024

Very relaxing stay

Privacy of our tree top unit

8.0

Apr 2024

A great location.

The complex fits in perfectly with the environment. The unit was spotlessly clean and was very well equipped. It is in an ideal location for the local tourist attractions.

We found it strange that the Monsoon restaurant would not provide coffee for evening diners.

7.0

Jan 2024

Prima voor de doorreis of om even bij te komen van het gewandell.

Heel mooi park waar je kamers kunt boeken maar ook met je camper kunt staan. Je waant je echt een beetje in de jungle. Vooraan hebben ze plek voor backpackers die ver genoeg van je af zitten zodat je er geen last van hebt. Ook hebben ze een fijn restaurant (nog ja kroeg) met goed eten. Houdt er wel rekening mee dat hier ook feesten worden gevierd en het er dan behoorlijk luid kan zijn qua muziek (dat hebben wij ondervonden met een live band waardoor we elkaar niet konden verstaan).

De bedden zijn erg zacht en de douche en wasbak zijn ontzettend klein.

10.0

Jan 2024

Jasmine, the receptionist is the BEST!!! Courteous and friendly.

The design and layout of the stilt structure surrounded by a forest and birds chirping constantly makes this a relaxing place to spend times.

The onsite restaurant, Monsoon, took two hours to serve our orders!!!!

10.0

Oct 2023

Wonderful

Great property - thanks for the upgrade to one of the new rooms - excellent accommodation

10.0

Jul 2023

Amazing. So value for money and happy to come back to a clean room every day.

Top-notch amenities, friendly staff, room service

Parking was a little tricky in some places but manageable

9.0

May 2023

I would not hesitate to recommend this property to family or friends looking in this price bracket.

Great location with town and eating places within an easy walk. Our kitchenette was fantastic with everything you could want to self cater including a stove top and microwave. Laundry facilities were good though a drying rack in room would have been handy. We really appreciated the space with the high ceilings and the table for two in the green room effect seating area enhanced the room.

Very minor but if it had been raining we would have got quite wet getting our luggage along the path from the car and the parking space was very tight. But once car and luggage was stowed we could walk everywhere.

10.0

May 2023

Exceeded expectations!

Kaimahi House totally exceeded expectations and was perfect for our group of 6 singles. So clean and arrived to the heaters on in our rooms so they were warm to walk into. The bar and restaurant on site also made for a fun night out in bad weather. The spa was a huge bonus! We were all stoked with it and will be back!

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

very friendly staff, great facilities & location

7.0

Apr 2023

Good stay, great location.

location is very good, you can easily walk to the main street and there is a pub attached to the accomodation

Unfortunately, one of our bookings had an unexpected guest enter the room in the night, I think there was a mix up with keys when collecting after reception hours.

9.0

Apr 2023

Great location

Great location 👌 basic but very clean

9.0

Apr 2023

great location to see Franz Josef Glacier

location and restaurant & bar were great

9.0

Apr 2023

Nice room with good restaurant on premises.

Nice room; clean and modern and comfortable. Good location. Restaurant on premises. Laundry facilities.

9.0

Apr 2023

Great location

Very comfortable, clean and well equipped and in a great location, hot tub an added bonus. Would definitely stay again.

We only stayed one night and we couldn't get the air conditioning to work during a hot day, nor the heating when it cooled on the evening however if we had stayed longer we would have sought assistance. We searched for instructions but couldn't find any - maybe ensure that these are handy?

6.0

Mar 2023

adequate

surroundings and setup was nice, close to cafes and restaurants

shower water flooded the bathroom floor, breakfast was poor and not worth paying for

10.0

Mar 2023

Fantastic property

Feels like a rain forest

7.0

Mar 2023

Good

Location is easy to find and situated in a fantastic rainforest environment - the name really is fitting! Reception staff was friendly & helpful, trying to assist us as best as possible, although they seemed to be somewhat under-staffed (not a fault of the accommodation). Restaurant on the premises is cozy and has some tasty treats!

We booked a budget room for two and kinda got what could be expected. The bed was not that comfy, however, and the shower was almost too hot to use, since we couldn't get any cool water out of it. (Note: we were told that maintenance would be fixing this particular issue.)

10.0

Jan 2023

highly recommended

very happy with the place. look much better than the photos. the site is like a holiday park layout, very well equipped everything. we even got a jacuzzi and sauna. the room is surround with trees, like living in a forest. we would love to come back again.

7.0

Jan 2023

We loved our stay at the Rainforest retreat!

spacious, well furnished, rainforest adds a bit of character to the place.

The roads within the complex are all loose gravel. Since we had travelled by bus and not a car , we had to pull the heavy suitcases through the gravel to the reception on arrival which was not easy. However the girls at the reception were really nice and took our suitcases in the truck to the Gecko house which was further away. Dragging the suitcases at check out was a pain!!

3.0

Jan 2023

Most facilities inside Gecko rooms 1 and 2 require to be updated or fixed. The rack and cloth rail fell down which cause

great location/friendly staff

The rack inside the shower in cottage Gecko 1 fell down and hit my foot which caused a bruise. The cloth rail outside the bathroom in cottage Gecko 2 also fell down which is also a safety concern.

4.0

Jan 2023

Backpacker property, do not meet standards.

Will not recommend this property, unless you are a backpacker. It did not meet our standards. Some personnel was rude, specially at Moonsoon, the restaurant.

Dirty, not comfortable bed nor pillows. Rude attitude in some personnel.

9.0

Jan 2023

Superb

great location in the forest. An easy walk to town. The cabin was clean and comfortable.

nothing

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Franz Josef / Waiau is $76 per night. This rental is $0 above the average.

Is parking included with this 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 resort?

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

Is Rainforest Retreat pet friendly?

Yes! This resort is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Rainforest Retreat?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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4.3

Excellent(215 Reviews)

Rainforest Retreat

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Rainforest Retreat

Resort in Franz Josef / Waiau

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Franz Josef / Waiau

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Rainforest Retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rainforest Retreat?

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