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Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

3 Wallace Street, Off State Highway 6, 7856 Franz Josef

Distance to the trail

219 km to Queenstown

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About this hotel

A haven from the city rush, a foray of New Zealand's pristine wilderness - Te Waonui Forest Restreat is truly a place to replax and refresh. All focus has been on creating a healthy, environmentally safe habitat to maximise guests wellbeing. With natural, earthy ambience and attentive service, there is no better place to take a deep breath and simply unwind. Every aspect of Te Waonui Forest Retreat has been crafted to an impeccable standard. From deluxe soundproofing technology between rooms to the five-course degustation menu featuring local cuisine, every detail you can imagine has been thought out and developed. A truly innovative retreat, Te Waonui Forest Retreat raises the bar in unique luxury hotel accommodation in New Zealand.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Spa & wellness
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Accessible

Facilities and services

Facilities 21

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (15:00–22:00)
  • Check-out hour (07:00–11:00)
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi (extra charge)
  • Valet parking
  • Laundry service
  • Launderette (extra charge)
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  • Bicycle hire service
  • Babysitting service
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area
  • Towels and bed linen

Catering 4

  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area

Health & wellness 2

  • Massage (extra charge)
  • Spa treatments (extra charge)

Business 4

  • Meeting room
  • Projector
  • Printer
  • Photocopier

Meals 2

  • Breakfast buffet
  • Special dietary options

Payment methods 3

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Good to know 1

  • Non-smoking establishment

Rooms and suites

  • Double room

    Deluxe King

  • Twin room

    Deluxe Twin Queen

Occupancy by room type

  • Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Double roomup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
  • Single roomup to 1 guests (max. 1 adults)
  • Twin roomup to 3 guests (max. 3 adults or max. 2 children)

Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.

Location and surroundings

3 Wallace Street, Off State Highway 6, 7856 Franz Josef

219 km to Queenstown (adventure sports). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.

Meals and features

Meal plans

  • Bed And Breakfast
  • Half Board
  • Room Only

Type of stay

  • Business hotels
  • Luxury collection
  • Most popular

Key facts

Year of construction
2009

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 04/08/2026.

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