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The Waiho Suite

Welcome to the Waiho Suite, your spacious home away from home nestled at the base of the majestic West Coast mountains, surrounded by rainforest, sprawling farmland and vibrant native gardens you can roam. The Waiho Suite offers exclusive use of the entire top floor of Ribbonwood Retreat, boasting views of stunning Westland National Park vistas that travel as far as the eye can see, inviting you to truly let go, relax and let nature envelop you.

The Wahio Suite encompasses two bedrooms of which both have ranch slider doors that open out onto private decks, perfectly positioned to watch twilight drop her curtain every day. Soak up the colour palette of our famous West Coast sunsets whilst enjoying your favourite beverage and appreciating the vastness around you that is UNESCO World Heritage. 
The master bedroom is a whopping 35 square metres complete with a comfortable king bed and a single bed with direct views of the glaciers and the mountains. There is also a workspace, walk-in wardrobe and sofa.

The second bedroom offers 12 square metres of comfort, has a queen bed and shares a generous bathroom with the master room. There is no guest kitchen however drink making facilities are always available and Ribbonwood has several excellent restaurants nearby.

​This includes a fully cooked breakfast fresh from our garden.  

How We Offer The Ultimate Guest Experience

  • Ribbonwood Retreat operates passionately by the Manaakitanga Principle meaning to extend respect, generosity, warmth & care to our guests. We strive to exceed our guest's expectations by offering exceptional service.
  • We welcome our guests in person with home baking and ensure you have all the information you need.
  • We offer a concierge service whereby we help you make the most of your time by getting to know your interests and level of adventure and assist in booking activities that align with this and the weather.
  • We provide a safe, clean & warm environment with emergency plans in place. 
  • We have an intense dedication on cleanliness, exceptional quality beds & linen.
  • We are always contactable and share as much of ourselves as you require whilst being respectful of your need for rest and relaxation.
  • Health conscious - we avoid the use of chemicals and serve a wholesome delicious breakfast using produce from our garden. We cater for dietary requirements.
  • Māori consider that all gatherings should be remembered with fondness and gratitude by those who attended. It is common for hosts to treat their guests to local delicacies. We embrace this at Ribbonwood.
  • We keep a close eye on guest reviews to ensure we maintain the utmost level of experience for our guests. We take feedback seriously. 

Due to safety concerns with the stairs and balcony, the Waiho Rooms are not suitable for children under the age of 7. Instead, we recommend booking The Cottage if you are travelling with children. ​
The Waiho room with two beds
The spacious Waiho room
The deck from the Waiho rooms
The Waiho suite private deck
The Waiho rooms bathroom
The Waiho suite bathroom
The Waiho room desk
The Waiho suite workspace
The second Waiho room bed
The second Waiho Room
The Waiho rooms and garden below
The Waiho suite with exclusive use of the top floor
  • King, Queen and single bed in two bedrooms
  • Car park
  • Heated towel rail​
  • Homemade soap
  • Handmade NZ toiletries
  • Sofa
  • TV
  • Power shower
  • ​Private deck
  • Insect screens
  • Hot drink making facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • ​Glacier and garden views​
Our Location
​Corner Greens Road and State Highway 6
Franz Josef Glacier
+64 3 7520072
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  • Home
  • Your Hosts
    • About
    • Sustainability
  • Our Suites
    • Overview
    • The Waiho Suite
    • The Cottage
  • Breakfast
    • Garden To Your Plate
  • Activities
    • Our Top Picks
    • Hiking
    • Wildlife Tours
    • Birds >
      • Bird List
  • Blog
  • Book
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy