Rainforest Retreat
Immerse yourself in the spectacular mountains and bush of New Zealand’s West Coast. Rainforest Retreat is a unique destination with varied options to suit the budgets and needs of all travellers.
The beauty of the wild West Coast
Nestled amongst native bush and lush punga groves in Franz Josef village, Rainforest Retreat offers a varied range of accommodation, all built to embrace the natural environment. Whatever the season, you can explore the South Island’s glacier country and West Coast region from Rainforest Retreat. More than just accomodation, it’s a captivating experience.
What we offer
Rainforest Retreat has something for everyone, no matter your budget.
Holiday Park
Drive in, park up, relax
The Retreat
Luxury in a stunning location
Flashpackers
Fun, friends and good times
Rooms & Suites
Choose from a variety of sizes and styles.
Rustic Comforts
After a long day of paddling lakes, climbing glaciers, exploring forests or flying above the mountains, you may want to put your feet up in your warm, cozy room. Or perhaps come and relax by the fire in Monsoon and enjoy some delicious, well earned food and drink.
Unbelievable Beauty
Situated in West Coast glacier country, Franz Josef inhabits one of the most breathtaking areas in the world. The Southern Alps tower above the village, which is surrounded by lush rainforest and bordered by the glacier fed Waihao River. Serene Lake Mapourika is just minutes away.
About Rainforest
Rainforest Retreat offers premium Tree Houses, Tree Lodges, Tree Huts and Park Motel accommodation – all designed to embrace their surrounding environment and provide guests with a choice of either forest floor or mid canopy native bush views.
An Authentic Welcome
Besides it’s beauty the West Coast is known for the friendly hospitality of its locals. Rainforest Retreat and its partners pride themselves in making their guests feel right at home.
Guest Reviews
We happened upon this place after hours on the road, and totally lucked out, it's wonderful! We stayed in a room that was like a log cabin, surrounded by trees, like a little tree house. It was spotless, and had a fridge and some dishes and silverware, a nice pod coffeemaker and an electric teapot. Nice bathroom, cozy bed, everything was great. I didn't want to leave the next morning and would have happily stayed there for a few days. Don't miss this one!
We stayed at the Tree Lodge, awesome room surrounded by trees with a section of glass roof,awesome dining table with glass window gives a feel of dining in forest, complete cooking facilities, great complimentary coffee machine & capsules, great neighbor too
Beautiful place, really comfortable beds and the kitchen is huge. Bathrooms are amazing, best showers I've ever had! They've got hairdryers and hair straighteners in the bathroom. OH and they've got a sauna, spa pool and a huge hot tub. Their bar is really nice and so is their restaurant (though I didn't eat there). 100% recommend this place.