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Rainforest Retreat

46 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand
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4.0 of 5 stars 234 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Tree huts(12)
  • Motel room(7)
  • New Zealand(5)
  • Great location(4)
  • Private Spa(4)
  • Only negative(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Very clean(3)
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Berlin, Germany
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

We stayed here for two nights with our camper van in December and really enjoyed the beautiful rainforest grounds. The facilities for campers were not so perfect. The male bathroom was under construction and the alternative was not very good according to my husband. The kitchen/living room was uncomfortable and we only went their to do the necessary things like... More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We booked a queen ensuite and got upgraded to a bigger ensuite. The room was very spacious, clean, tidy and also modern. It also has a complete kitchenette, which was wonderful since we had our 8mo son with us. The place is also conveniently located within the city center. More

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Akaroa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I stayed at a motel unit in the Rainforest Retreat for 3 nights in May this year. The room was well heated on my arrival, it was clean and tidy with a decent shower and the bed was comfortable - essential after a long drive. Staff at the front desk were helpful and informative and the location, opposite the hot... More

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Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We just happened onto this location for one night during our round the island campervan trip. We were very pleased with our stay. I can see how others may be disappointed though. We were just using a powered site, which was a bit cramped and a challenge to park, but high "Rainforest" all around providing privacy. I did use the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Retreat? No. My advice to you is not to go here unless you are a noisy young backpacker who enjoys living conditions even a battery hen would consider cramped There was barely space for the bed, the room was damp and not very clean. Good location. More

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rainforestFranzJosef, Manager at Rainforest Retreat, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Hi Lisa, I am glad you liked our location but am naturally upset that you didn't enjoy our accommodation. We do have a wide range of accommodations to suit all budgets and needs and being spread out over 6.5 acres of Rain forest find that the various types of accommodation are very separate from each other. We have 3 types... More

Dunedin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This place is the best, we had such a great stay in the Tree lodge, the room was wonderful will all that was needed, bed was great, the staff were more than helpful and even provided a bottle of bubbles for my partners birthday, a great touch and much welcomed thanks. We booked all our activities from the retreat and... More

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rainforestFranzJosef, Manager at Rainforest Retreat, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Hi Chris, Thank you for such a positive review. I am so pleased that you had such a great stay. We hope to see you back here one day, Kind Regards Oscar More

Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I stayed for 2 nights in February in a 4 bed dorm which was quite standard and not very sound proof as I could constantly hear banging doors. The backpackers kitchen was large but lacked in utensils, was unclean and there were tales of people helping themselves to other peoples food. I've stayed in many hostels and I'd never heard... More

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rainforestFranzJosef, Manager at Rainforest Retreat, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Hi Michelle, I'm pleased you liked our setting so much, it is very beautiful. February is the peak time of year for the area and can feel busy as most accommodation is 100% full. I'd be so happy if you could come back and visit us in the winter when it is much quieter around town and has a very... More

Gloucester, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Nice setting, a block back from main road. We stayed in a motel room which was decent size, good bathroom, average kitchen. There's an onsite bar & restaurant which did really good bar food @ reasonable prices. Only thing that let the stay down was the noise - couple of large groups that were quite noisy at night & a... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We stayed at the Rainforest Retreat for two nights and stayed in the Tree House. This is a three bedroom house with full facilities and we had a lovely stay. The timber walls in the house were lovely and peacefull. The staff were very helpfull. We enjoyed the hot tub. Had a wonderful meal in the indoor outdoor restaurant and... More

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Perth
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I thought the accommodation was standard but comfortable. Because of the size of the town everything was easily accessible. Staff were friendly and internet access was available from reception. Staff are also able to book all your activities which was convenient :) More

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46 Cron Street, Franz Josef, Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM207 - 298

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