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Ribbonwood Retreat

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Franz Josef Glacier with free breakfast

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Free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Ribbonwood Retreat provides an upscale experience in a peaceful setting. Guests enjoy full breakfasts while taking in garden views, can relax on the sun-filled terrace, or browse the library for a good book to enjoy during their stay.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Baumann Glacier Room)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

Standard Studio (Private cottage with deck)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
Greens Road, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • St James Anglican Church - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alice May - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ribbonwood Retreat

Property highlights
At Ribbonwood Retreat, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Ribbonwood Retreat offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Library

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Ribbonwood Retreat B&B Franz Josef Glacier
Ribbonwood Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Ribbonwood Retreat
Ribbonwood Retreat Bed & breakfast
Ribbonwood Retreat Franz Josef Glacier
Ribbonwood Retreat Bed & breakfast Franz Josef Glacier

Frequently asked questions

Is Ribbonwood Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ribbonwood Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ribbonwood Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Ribbonwood Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ribbonwood Retreat located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Te Wahipounamu and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Mapourika. Waiho Hot Tubs and Westcoast Wildlife Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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