Located in Franz Josef, Te Waonui Retreat offers an exclusive luxury hotel experience on New Zealand’s beautiful West Coast. The luxurious ecodesigned Te Waonui Forest Retreat provides outstanding accommodation and hospitality to discerning guests. Every aspect of the 5 star Qualmark rated Te Waonui Forest Retreat has been crafted to an impeccable standard, from deluxe soundproofing technology between rooms to the featuring local cuisine, every detail you can imagine has been thought out and developed.
Guests are greeted and farewelled by our friendly attentive front office team ensuring they feel secure and cared for during their stay. Within this facility you will find twin check-in desks for independent travellers, a designated tour check-in area, local activity desk, comfortable seating area and elevator access to the restaurant and first floor guest rooms.
All focus has been on creating a healthy, environmentally safe habitat to maximise guests’ well-being. With a natural, earthy ambience and attentive service, there’s no better place to take a deep breath and simply unwind.
The retreat offers easy access to the many natural wonders of the South West World Heritage Area. Mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes, coastline, and native flora and fauna all lie in wait at the doorstep for visitors to admire and explore.
Deluxe Room King/Twin
Luxuriously appointed guest room with a King bed or 2x Queen beds, generously proportioned and featuring the highest standard of room amenities, such as your personal pillow menu and natural wool mattress underlay. Rooms include: free Wi-Fi, Luxurious Bed Linen, Pillow Menu, Air Conditioning, Balcony or Patio, Sky TV, Entertainment suite including LCD TV movies and music options,Complimentary Valet Parking, Minibar, Tea & Coffee Facilities, Desk, Bar Fridge, Toiletries, Telephone, Hairdryer, In-Room Safe, Ironing Facilities, Room Size = 33sq metres
Accessible Rooms
Luxuriously appointed guest room with 1x Super King and 1x Single bed, generously proportioned and featuring the highest standard of room amenities, such as your personal pillow menu and natural wool mattress underlay. Rooms include: free Wi-Fi, Luxurious Bed Linen, Pillow Menu, Air Conditioning, Balcony or Patio, Sky TV, Entertainment suite including LCD TV movies and music options,Complimentary Valet Parking, Minibar, Tea & Coffee Facilities, Desk, Bar Fridge, Toiletries, Telephone, Hairdryer, In-Room Safe, Ironing Facilities, Room Size = 33sq metres
Canopy Restaurant & Frond Lounge Bar
The appropriately named Canopy Restaurant offers sumptuous breakfast and dinner menus. An international buffet breakfast with cook-to-order egg station ensures guests’ tastes are personally catered to. The five course degustation menu, created from the freshest West Coast and South Island produce, means dinner guests enjoy a complete food experience.
Seating up to 120 inside and 24 guests alfresco style on the outside covered balcony means the Canopy Restaurant can easily cater to individual or group needs. The open fire, natural colours and organic textures add further ambience and warmth to this most welcoming environment.
Inviting lounge seating occupies the attractive bar area featuring subtle rainforest theming, that transforms to a cafe during the day. An open fire and outside covered terrace enhance this area, perfect for lazy lunches or unwinding in the evening.
Amaia Luxury Spa
Let our dedicated spa team take you through a journey of ultimate relaxation.Located at the tranquil setting of Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Amaia Luxury Spa offers clients a relaxing environment. Choose from a superior range of treatments and leave feeling relaxed and revitalised.