Free parking, On-site parking, Valet parking, Accessible
Views
Balcony, Garden view
Wellness
Spa
Free Wifi
Internet
Kitchen Facilities
Electric kettle, Refrigerator
About this property
Surrounded by natural rainforest on New Zealand's West Coast, Te Waonui Forest Retreat is a short drive from Franz Josef Glacier. Guests enjoy free WiFi.
This five-star retreat offers luxuriously appointed rooms which include organic cotton bed sheets and large private bathrooms.
The hotel restaurant serves breakfast and dinner using the best of fresh New Zealand produce.
Te Waonui Forest Retreat is close to local attractions including horse trekking, rafting and quad bike tours for guests to enjoy.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
“Great location to walk to restaurants. Beautiful lodge and great breakfast. Very comfortable.”
B
Behzad
Australia
“Staff are friendly and helpful
Location is beautiful”
Venkata
Australia
“Diner and breakfast were great with multiple options. Kid friendly and staff were amazing with great service.”
L
Lynn
United States
“Breakfast was perfect. We had dinner as well. Fabulous food and service!”
Ross
United States
“Hotel was practically deserted at the start of autumn and a big rain storm. The included meals were great. Hotel manager gave wonderful suggestions for trails and places to visit under the stormy conditions so we made the most of our visit.”
Fiona
United States
“Breakfast and dinner were included and very good quality and delicious”
G
Graham
Canada
“The setting in the coastal rainforest is lovely. My room looked directly into a dense forest which was very unique. Nicely decorated wood accents in room, very comfortable seating area for two in room and on deck. Excellent shower. Dinner and...”
Mark
United States
“Lush greenery, outstanding restaurant atmosphere for both breakfast and dinner, world class checkin and luggage handling, great location”
M
Mieke
United States
“Was a nice hotel. Just not 10/10 as advertised on ratings.
Also very expensive so expectations were higher.”
Wen
United States
“We loved the convenience of having dinner and lunch at the hotel, one less thing to worry about during your vacation. The food is great and the staff is very helpful.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
The Canopy Restaurant
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free Wifi
Non-smoking rooms
Spa
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
House rules
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Please note that when booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please inform Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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