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Rainforest Retreat

Set on 6.5 acres of native gardens and trees, Rainforest Retreat is 165 ft from glacier hot pools. Guests can enjoy the hot tub, restaurant and a bar. All accommodations feature a balcony or patio offering garden views.


Franz Josef Rainforest Retreat is just a 2-minute walk from the center of town and just over a quarter mile from the start of the Franz Josef Heli Hike. It is a 5-minute drive from Franz Josef Glacier.


All accommodations include a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Electric blankets and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in all accommodations. Some also include a full kitchen.


Guests can enjoy massages and treatments on site or just relax in the sauna. Share a pre-dinner drink on the patio or next to the fireplace in the bar. Monsoon Restaurant serves international cuisine, while the bar offers a range of fine wine and beer.