Rainforest Retreat | Resort in Franz Josef

| 8.6 (2010 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  23 Bathrooms  88 Guests
Franz Josef Glacier Resort | Rainforest Retreat

Resort in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef

Deep In the heart of west coast glacier country, Rainforest Retreat offers a range of accommodations set among lush native bush in the Franz Josef township. Rainforest Retreat offers a range of accommodations from luxury tree huts to backpackers rooms. Guests can relax in the spas and sauna, dine out and have fun at the bar/restaurant, or just relish the bush setting and cook up barbecues with new friends.

Rainforest Retreat is located in Franz Josef.

This 121 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 2010 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to Franz Josef and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 121 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this Cabinns.ca place in Franz Josef. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Rainforest Retreat in Franz Josef is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Rainforest Retreat”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Resort, please let us know.

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46 Cron Street, Franz Josef, 7856, New Zealand

Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
  • Kids' meals
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and free.
If you expect to arrive outside front desk hours, please inform rainforest retreat in advance, using the contact details found in the booking confirmation.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.58
Location:
9.42
Staff:
8.98
Facilities:
8.72
Comfort:
8.94
Cleanliness:
8.98
jane
Oct 1, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Neinei holiday house with Hot Tub
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 65 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Bathtub, Shower, Private bathroom, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Activities

Sauna, Hot tub

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Stovetop, Kitchen, Microwave, Toaster, Dining table, Coffee machine, Washing machine, Kitchenware, Dryer, Refrigerator

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Patio

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating
Kamahi holiday house with Hot Tub
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 65 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Activities

Sauna, Hot tub

Kitchen

Stovetop, Kitchen, Microwave, Toaster, Dining table, Coffee machine, Washing machine, Kitchenware, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Patio

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating
Studio Motel Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 26 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Coffee machine, Kitchenette, Refrigerator

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

Outdoors

Patio

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Activities

Sauna
Small Double Room with Ensuite
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Small Double Room with Ensuite

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Activities

Sauna
Tree Hut
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Toaster, Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Patio

Activities

Sauna
Tree Lodge
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Dining table, Coffee machine, Kitchenette, Refrigerator

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

Activities

Sauna
Holiday Home Gecko
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 47 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Interconnecting room(s) available, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Stovetop, Kitchen, Microwave, Toaster, Dining table, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Patio

Activities

Sauna
Gecko Cottage
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 21 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Toaster, Refrigerator, Microwave

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Activities

Sauna
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Activities

Sauna
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet, Towels

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Activities

Sauna
Budget Family Room with Ensuite
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Activities

Sauna
Deluxe Spa Tree House
Room Type: Chalet
Room Size: 75 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Deluxe Spa Tree House

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bathrobe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Activities

Sauna, Hot tub

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Stovetop, Kitchen, Microwave, Toaster, Dining table, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area
Deluxe Tree Lodge
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bathrobe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Toaster, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Microwave

Living Area

Sitting area

Activities

Sauna
Deluxe Tree Hut
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 25 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Shower, Slippers, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bathrobe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Toaster, Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Microwave

Living Area

Sitting area

Activities

Sauna
Three-Bedroom Gecko House
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 47 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Stovetop, Kitchen, Microwave, Toaster, Dining table, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Patio

Activities

Sauna
Quadruple Room with Bathroom
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 9 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed

Media & Technology

TV

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Activities

Sauna

Bathroom

Towels
Rowi holiday house with hot tub
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 65 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Activities

Sauna, Hot tub

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Stovetop, Kitchen, Microwave, Toaster, Dining table, Coffee machine, Washing machine, Kitchenware, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Patio
Kea House - Spacious Family Home with Trampoline
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 80 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Bathtub, Shower, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Stovetop, Kitchen, Microwave, Toaster, Dining table, Washing machine, Kitchenware, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

Activities

Sauna

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture
1 single bed in a 3 Bed Log Cabin Dorm (No Bunks)
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Activities

Sauna
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shared toilet

General

Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Heating

FAQ's

Is this Rainforest Retreat pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Rainforest Retreat?

Check-in time for Rainforest Retreat starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Rainforest Retreat have a swimming pool?

No, this Rainforest Retreat does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Rainforest Retreat?

Best-rates for the Rainforest Retreat starts from $258 per night with includes TV, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Parking, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Hot Tub, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Pet Friendly with all other facilities. Cabinns.ca™ offers a wide range of accommodation options for all types of travelers. Our goal is to match every traveler with their perfect cabin, resort, or rental while providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Is Rainforest Retreat a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this resort 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Rainforest Retreat wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Rainforest Retreat has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Rainforest Retreat?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Rainforest Retreat indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Rainforest Retreat?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Rainforest Retreat are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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