Rainforest Retreat - Franz Josef
-43.385449, 170.183732Overview
Boasting 2 hot tubs and 2 spa tubs, the 4-star Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef hotel is located about 5 minutes' walk from West Coast Wildlife Centre. The resort is approximately 3 km from Start Alex Knob Trail and provides guests with a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and two hot tubs.
Location
Skydive Franz Skydiving Center is just near this Franz Josef hotel, while Glacier Hot Pools is merely 10 minutes' walk away. The Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef is notable for its lush location in close proximity to Glacier Country Kayaks. The accommodation stands 700 metres from Our Lady of the Alps Catholic Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
There is Franz Josef bus stop only a 5-minute stroll away.
Rooms
The rooms include a living room and a kitchen, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. Rainforest Retreat hotel features large bathrooms and a refrigerator, an oven, and kitchenware in its rooms. Bathrooms, fitted with a walk-in shower and underfloor heating, also provide guests with hair dryers and heated floors. The rooms of the hotel overlook the mountain.
Eat & Drink
The lounge bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. Alice May serves New Zealand cuisine and is located a few moments from the Rainforest Retreat.
Leisure & Business
A hot tub is provided in the pool area. Guests can have fun indulging in hiking and skiing offered on-site.
Rooms and availability
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Max:10 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Children's menu
Board games
Jacuzzi
Sauna
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 view
- Garden view
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
Essential information about Rainforest Retreat
| 💵 Lowest room price | 139 NZ$ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 135.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Hokitika, HKK |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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