Rainforest Retreat, Franz Josef
Overview
Highlighting 2 spa tubs, the stunning 4-star Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef hotel stands within reach of Alps. Featuring a restaurant, the smoke-free resort is located merely 5 minutes on foot from West Coast Wildlife Centre.
Location
This Franz Josef hotel is situated just 350 metres from Mountain Helicopters and 3.4 km from the dainty Peters Pool Kettle Lake. Nearby sights also include Canavans Knob, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away.
You can catch the bus at Franz Josef bus stop, just around the corner from the accommodation.
Rooms
Some of the smoke-free rooms have an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and such facilities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a Nespresso machine. The bedrooms come with queen size beds or king-size beds. Guests can enjoy views of the garden.
Eat & Drink
There is also a lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. The hotel is 350m from The Landing restaurant with its New Zealand dishes.
Leisure & Business
The Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef offers a hot tub and a sauna for guests' enjoyment.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Glacier hot poolsIndulge in a luxurious soak in the naturally heated hot pools while surrounded by dense rainforest and glacier views.
Glowworm caves tourExplore the magical world of glowworms by taking a guided tour through the caves adorned with thousands of these tiny creatures.
Kiwi bird spotting walkJoin a guided walk through the rainforest and keep an eye out for the elusive and endangered kiwi bird.
Helicopter glacier tourExperience a bird's eye view of the scenic Franz Josef glacier with a helicopter tour.
Bushcraft and survival skills courseLearn survival tips and tricks from experienced instructors and practice them in a controlled environment.
Horse trekking through the rainforestHorseback ride through the lush rainforest and take in stunning glacier views.
- Scenic flight over Southern Alps
- Guided nature walk
- Massage and spa treatments
- Canonying tour
- Star gazing tour
- Kayaking through rainforest
- Mountain biking tour
- Skydiving experience
Location
* Situated near Franz Josef Glacier, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, and Lake Mapourika. * The neighborhood offers access to Franz Josef Glacier guides, Tatare Tunnels Walk, and West Coast Wildlife Centre. * Ideal for nature enthusiasts, the area features Callery Gorge Walk, Tartare Tunnels Walk, and Lake Mapourika shoreline.
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