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Te Waonui Forest Retreat

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free valet parking and spa services

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Exterior
Lobby
Property entrance
Massages
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$837
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, Accessible

Deluxe Room, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Free WiFi
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  • Breakfast available
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The price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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About the area

Map
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland, 7856

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

Luxury eco-certified hotel
A coffee shop/cafe, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Te Waonui Forest Retreat. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Canopy Restaurant, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free valet parking
  • Bike hire, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Canopy Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Te Waonui
Te Waonui Forest
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Fran
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Te Waonui Retreat
Waonui Forest Retreat
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Hotel
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Te Waonui Forest Retreat Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Te Waonui Forest Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Te Waonui Forest Retreat?

As of 20 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Te Waonui Forest Retreat on 22 Feb 2025 start from AU$836.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Te Waonui Forest Retreat?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Te Waonui Forest Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Te Waonui Forest Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Te Waonui Forest Retreat located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Waiho Hot Tubs, Glacier Hot Pools and Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Te Wahipounamu and Our Lady of the Alps are also within 10 minutes.

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Te Waonui Forest Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 166 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Spectacular location, service and amenities, Exceeded even our high expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Excellent and very friendly staff. Everyone we interacted with at the hotel was incredibly helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

This place was amazing! From the helpful staff and the luxury accommodations and food, we felt totally pampered. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaye

Great stay. Some drink items on their menu were unavailable, and our steaks at dinner were overcooked (but still delicious) both nights. Loved the bird noises and rainforest views in the room, daily water and chocolate. Great location for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

david

Spent 5 nights. Staff was very accommodating. Room was good. Had breakfast and dinner included. Overall it was nice but over priced. Not considered a five star.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Definitely not a 5 star and overpriced. Still a nice property . The dinner is quite good but the buffet breakfast (for the price) is not. Worst scrambled eggs ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great place to stay.
Brilliant hotel. Comfortable. Clean. Wonderful feeling of calmness being surrounded by trees. Food, amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wera

Very nice
Really nice hotel and very friendly and accommodating staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Friendly and helpful staff and great breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Quiet with with lovely grounds. Restful atmosphere. Excellent restaurant for both dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Impeccable service from the moment we arrived, nothing was a problem and made us feel so welcome, would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

horacio

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Hotel grounds were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

It's a unique place! We loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Fantastic property. Very quiet and secluded (even though it is in the heart of Franz Josef).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Long

We had an excellent experience! Loved the facilities and the food at the restaurant was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samit

Good location and relaxing property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

The tropical setting was really nice. The food and customer service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Very nice!
Great food, rooms were nice, and the location was very convenient. I wish the pools had been reopened.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coco

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.

10/10 Excellent

Ajith

Fabulous hotel. Great helpful staff. Food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-jean

Love staying here! ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ittipol

Recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Address
State Highway 6, Franz Josef Glacier
Location
Franz Josef Glacier