In Franz Josef Glacier .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min walk
Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk
Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk
Our Lady of the Alps - 9 min walk
St James Anglican Church - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Snakebite - 5 min walk
Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - 1 min walk
Full of Beans - 6 min walk
The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - 4 min walk
Alice May - 4 min walk
About this property
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Luxurious eco-certified hotel with private balconies
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Te Waonui Forest Retreat. Valet parking is free.
This 5-star Franz Josef Glacier hotel is smoke free.
100 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Garden
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Te Waonui Forest Retreat offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free valet parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Spa services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Entertainment
LCD TV
MP3 dock
Satellite channels
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Heated floor (bathroom)
Private bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Refrigerator
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
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Te Waonui Forest Retreat
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Te Waonui Forest Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Nice hotel at Franz Josef Glacier; We travel to Franz Josef town to visit the glacier and happy with hotel. Spacious room, great breakfast, friendly staff and walking distance to restaurants and main locations. Great price-value.
This is my favorite hotel during this New Zealand trip. Room is spacious, has a private balcony facing lush green plants. The canopy restaurant provides breakfast buffet and 5 course dinner. We definitely will stay there again.
Coco
10/10 Excellent
Jon
Travelled with partner
15 Feb 2024
Friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Hotel grounds were lovely.
Enjoyable and relaxing stay in this large but quiet resort. Staff very friendly and meals nice. Day spa had good services and not as pricey as some hotels. Easy walk to the township.
The dinners weren't great - for example rock hard cheese and some inedible dishes, the staff at the food hall's customer service was inconsistent. No gym, pool or fitness centre. Plus the spa was full booked with a massive waiting list. Bit odd as it was a 3 star place at best. Some nice people on main reception but there are some real challenges in this hotel.
Amazing space , service was absolutely impeccable, beautiful welcoming environment and room. Dining room meals were beautiful. Expensive stay and I found the bed very uncomfortable but the staff were amazing the surroundings amazing , food was amazing.
Beautiful forrest retreat. Rooms include a five course dinner and breakfast that were both very nice. Only issue was the boil water notice and lack of bottled water in the room.
The rainforest retreat was very special and beautifully presented. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. The hot towel and kiwi juice in arrival after a long drive was heavenly. The rooms look over the rainforest and feel secluded. Rooms are quiet, big and clean. Bathroom was spotless with great shower and separate bath. We were lucky enough to have the 5 course dinner and was not disappointed…highly recommend. The buffet brekkie was great too with lots of different options.