Rainforest Retreat | Resort in Franz Josef

| 8.6 (2192 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  25 Bathrooms  92 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 134 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 2192 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 134 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this 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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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
  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture

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
Steve
Jan 13, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Room, location
Negative: I wouldn't say .... didn't like exactly, but the shower didn't have great light ...
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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

Private bathroom, Towels, Bathtub, Shower, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, 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
Kamahi holiday house with Hot Tub

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

General

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

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Microwave, Toaster, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

Outdoors

Patio

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating
Small Double Room with Ensuite
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Small Double Room with Ensuite

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating
Tree Hut
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Toaster, Refrigerator, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture
Tree Lodge
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating, Air conditioning

Kitchen

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

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area
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

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

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

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture
Gecko Cottage
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 21 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Toaster, Refrigerator, Microwave

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shared toilet, Hairdryer

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating
Budget Family Room with Ensuite
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating
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

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating, Air conditioning

Activities

Hot tub

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

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

Living Area

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Toaster, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave

Living Area

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Toaster, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave

Living Area

Sitting area
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
Three-Bedroom Gecko House

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating, Air conditioning

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture
Quadruple Room with Bathroom
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 9 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed

Media & Technology

TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating

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

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating, Air conditioning

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture
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

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating, Air conditioning

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

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

Private bathroom, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shared toilet, Hairdryer

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating
King Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 12 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
King Studio

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating
Studio with Spa Bath
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Studio with Spa Bath

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating, Air conditioning

Activities

Hot tub

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Toaster, Refrigerator, Coffee machine
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