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Te Waonui Forest Retreat

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free valet parking and spa services
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Massages
Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$815
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

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
Heated bathroom floor
  • 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
Heated bathroom floor
  • 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
Heated bathroom floor
  • 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
Bar (on property)

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (587)
The price is AU$221
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2025
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
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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 - 0.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

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, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • 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

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 19 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Te Waonui Forest Retreat on 22 Dec 2024 start from AU$814.67, 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.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Mark, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff and great breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, Bennington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a unique place! We loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

horacio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet with with lovely grounds. Restful atmosphere. Excellent restaurant for both dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ittipol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Cheryl, Tiburon,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed here one night but it was amazing. Service was top notch and the 5 course dinner was awesome. Service by all employees was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Akshat

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Engel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice deluxe room and amenities. Friendly staff. Parking a bit tight.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Long

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent experience! Loved the facilities and the food at the restaurant was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ranveig

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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