Rainforest Retreat – 4-Star Eco Luxury in Franz Josef

Rainforest Retreat is a premium 4-star holiday park nestled in the heart of Franz Josef Village on New Zealand’s West Coast. Surrounded by lush native rainforest, it offers a diverse range of accommodations, from luxury tree houses to budget-friendly cabins, catering to a variety of traveler’s.

Distances to Key Locations:

  • Franz Josef Glacier: Approximately a 10-minute drive.

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre: Within a 5-minute walk.

Dining

On-Site Dining
Rainforest Retreat features the Monsoon Bar & Restaurant, offering a relaxed dining experience with locally inspired dishes. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared with fresh, regional ingredients, including West Coast seafood and New Zealand produce. The fully licensed restaurant also serves light snacks, coffee, and beverages throughout the day.

In-Room Dining
Guests staying in Tree Houses, Lodges, or Motel Rooms can arrange to enjoy meals in the comfort and privacy of their own accommodation.

Laundry & Dry-Cleaning Services

Professional laundry facilities are available on-site for guest convenience, including washers and dryers in select self-contained units.

Facilities & Guest Services

Wellness & Recreation

  • Two hot tubs and a sauna for relaxing after a day of adventure

  • Complimentary use of mountain bikes to explore the surrounding rainforest

Hospitality & Convenience

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property

  • 24-hour reception and concierge services

  • On-site parking with electric car charging station

  • Express check-in and check-out

  • Luggage storage

Technology & Lifestyle

  • Modern rooms, lodges, and tree houses with contemporary furnishings

  • Flat-screen TVs in most accommodations

  • Tea and coffee making facilities; kitchenettes in select units

Comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating in all accommodations

  • Wardrobes and storage options

  • Free infant beds available on request

Accommodation Options

Deluxe Spa Tree House

  • Occupancy: Up to 6 guests

  • Features: Two-bedroom elevated tree house nestled in native rainforest, complete with a private outdoor spa pool on a spacious deck, king beds, a large en-suite bathroom with a rain shower and underfloor heating, a lounge area with a double sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen, and a Nespresso machine.

Bed Options:

  • 1 King bed (cannot be split)

  • 1 King bed (cannot be split)

  • 1 Double sofa bed (suitable for 2 guests)

Deluxe Tree Lodge

  • Occupancy: Up to 3 guests

  • Features: Stylish studio lodge set amidst the rainforest, featuring a king bed and a single bed, an en-suite bathroom with a rain shower and underfloor heating, a kitchenette, a Nespresso machine, and an iPod/iPhone dock.

Bed Options:

  • 1 King bed (cannot be split)

  • 1 Single bed

Tree Lodge

  • Occupancy: Up to 3 guests

  • Features: Studio lodge privately nestled among lush rainforest, offering a king bed or a queen and a single bed, an en-suite bathroom, a kitchenette, a Nespresso machine, and an iPod/iPhone dock.

Bed Options:

  • 1 King bed (cannot be split)

  • 1 Queen bed (cannot be split)

  • 1 Single bed

Tree Hut

  • Occupancy: Up to 3 guests

  • Features: Charming log cabin-style hut featuring a king bed and a single bed, an en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee and breakfast-making facilities, a TV, and an iPod/iPhone dock.

Bed Options:

  • 1 King bed (cannot be split)

  • 1 Single bed

Gecko House

  • Occupancy: Up to 3 guests

  • Features: A flexibly configurable modern and light Tree House with a great view situated within the Gecko Village, a secluded area of Rainforest Retreat that shares gardens and a hot tub.

2, 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms

Gecko Cottage

  • Occupancy: Up to 2 guests

  • Features: Compact cottage with a king bed, a compact bathroom, tea/coffee and breakfast-making facilities, and a TV. Located in the secluded Gecko Village, sharing gardens and a hot tub with other cottages.

Bed Options:

  • 1 King bed (cannot be split)

Rainforest Neinei House (3 Bedroom with Outdoor Spa Pool)

  • Occupancy: Up to 7 guests

  • Features: Spacious 3-bedroom family home with a king bedroom and two twin bedrooms, an extra pull-out single bed, a large comfortable lounge, a DVD player, a selection of board games, separate dining, and a fully equipped kitchen.

Bed Options:

  • 1 King bed (cannot be split)

  • 2 Twin beds

  • 1 Pull-out single bed

Kamahi House (4 Bedroom with Outdoor Spa Pool)

  • Occupancy: Up to 8 guests

  • Features: Secluded wood-lined 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom family house surrounded by ancient bush and a natural creek, featuring a large hot & bubbly outdoor spa pool, a comfortable lounge with a 40″ TV, a DVD player, a selection of board games, a kitchen, and a laundry with a washing machine & dryer.

Bed Options:

  • 2 Queen beds (cannot be split)

  • 2 Single beds

  • 1 Pull-out single bed