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Rainforest Retreat

Property class: 4

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A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.
A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.
A restaurant named 'Mansoon' with outdoor seating and a sign indicating a 2 for 1 gourmet pizza offer.
A cozy log cabin room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a large window offering a view of greenery.
A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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46 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Our Lady of the Alps
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio

A cabin-style room with two beds, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a large window.

Studio

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

View all photos for Tree Hut

A log cabin room with a bed, desk, and a small refrigerator.

Tree Hut

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

View all photos for Gecko Cottage

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a kitchenette, and a window.

Gecko Cottage

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

View all photos for Rainforest Tree House

A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by a gravel driveway and a rock garden.

Rainforest Tree House

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

View all photos for Gecko House

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and green bean bag chairs. A dining area with a table and chairs is visible. A kitchen with a stove and sink is in the background.

Gecko House

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

View all photos for Kamahi Tree House

A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a TV, and a dining table.

Kamahi Tree House

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

View all photos for Bed in 4 - Bed Flash - Packer Dorm (Ensuite)

A bunk bed room with a sink and coffee maker.

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

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

View all photos for Bed in Shared 6-Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

A two-story building with balconies, surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.

Bed in Shared 6-Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Tree House

A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Tree House

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

View all photos for Deluxe One Bedroom Spa Tree House

A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

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

View all photos for Deluxe Tree Lodge

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of the surrounding forest.

Deluxe Tree Lodge

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

View all photos for Deluxe Tree Hut

A modern bedroom with a large glass door, a wooden deck, and a mountain view.

Deluxe Tree Hut

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

View all photos for Sole Use of Budget Ensuite Room w/ Bunk

A room with two bunk beds, each with a patterned bedspread. There is a door leading to a bathroom with a sink and toilet visible.

Sole Use of Budget Ensuite Room w/ Bunk

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

View all photos for Comfort Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a ceiling light.

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Studio, Hot Tub

Superior Studio, Hot Tub | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rainforest Retreat

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free holiday park has a bar/lounge and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a computer station and tour/ticket assistance. All 87 accommodations offer free WiFi and TVs.
Rainforest Retreat offers 87 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Rainforest Retreat, you're just a quick walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This upmarket holiday park has 87 accommodations. All accommodations offer free WiFi and TVs.
  • All accommodations offer TVs
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a computer and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna, 2 hot tubs - and a playground
  • Steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 3 minutes on foot from Waiho Hot Tubs
  • Pets welcome free of charge
Rainforest Retreat offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Rainforest Retreat. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Franz Josef Glacier holiday park is smoke free.

Monsoon – This restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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

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

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Rainforest Retreat
Rainforest Retreat Hotel
Rainforest Retreat Hotel West Coast
Rainforest Retreat West Coast
Rainforest Retreat Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Rainforest Retreat Motel
Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Rainforest Retreat Campground Franz Josef Glacier
Rainforest Retreat Campground
Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park Franz Josef Glacier
Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park
Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park
Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park Franz Josef Glacier

Rainforest Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 964 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Very nice stay highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous accommodations with an incredible view and convenient, walkable location. I loved everything about this stay (except that it wasn't long enough). The amenities were well-appointed, the bed super comfortable, and the staff were friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really neat place with cool restaurant & bar, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty fabulous place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was incredibly clean and comfortable. Lots of natural light. Easy walk to local attractions. Definitely recommend!
Deck of our room
View of snow-capped mountains from our deck
Nature trail at Rainforest Retreat
Our room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time I have stayed with my two children, great place to stay… Will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Lovely Rainforest Retreat

A really lovely place to stay in Franz Josef Beautiful surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is easy on property and it is conveniently close to town for meals and activities.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locatio , within walking distancr to all restaurants, trips, helicoptor tours etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosiemay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the relaxing & peaceful vibe around the accommodation. The room was really lovely and having an on-site restaurant was great too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely quiet place to stay amongst the greenery
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Great location and nicely appointed rooms although a little small
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you again for another great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023