About Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Once in a while an opportunity to do something truly unique presents itself. Creating Te Waonui Forest Retreat was one of those very special opportunities that we have been fortunate enough to turn into reality and now share with you, our valued guest.

Te Waonui Forest Retreat is at the cutting edge of sustainable, luxury accommodation. Great care has been taken to not only respect and preserve the environment around the hotel, but to celebrate and embrace the rainforest within the hotel’s design.

Every aspect of Te Waonui Forest Retreat has been crafted to an impeccable standard. Your comfort is a top priority, with luxuriously appointed rooms where you can rest on soft woollen underlays and beneath plush down and wool duvets. The energy efficient rooms feature double-glazing and deluxe soundproofing technology. In the appropriately named Canopy Restaurant guests will enjoy sumptuous meals with the freshest West Coast and South Island produce presented in a five-course degustation menu. Our commitment to service includes attentive front office staff, valet parking, 24-hour reception and more.

Throughout the hotel you will find eco-friendly features such as natural lighting, soft timbered detailing, natural colour schemes and recycled local materials that make Te Waonui feel at one with its surroundings. Furniture and fixings include natural wool carpets, organic cotton bedspreads and even possum skin cushioning.

Te Waonui Forest Retreat is a new and innovative venture for Scenic Hotel Group, and raises the bar in luxury sustainable hotel accommodation in New Zealand.