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Ribbonwood Retreat B & B
26 Greens Road, 7856 Franz Josef, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 24 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The house was beautiful & it was nice to have the deck that opened up to the back countryside. The owners were very good: thought of all the details a traveler might need, provided hints on what to do & where to do it, arranged a pickup service for dinner (in a mercedes!) and made a wonderful breakfast. -Great all around service!

Great host, very nice place to stay. Breakfast was very good. They even had a ride set to take us to a very good dinner, quite the treat.

Julie and Joe were the best hosts and were so welcoming and lovely! They even helped us with recommendations for hikes on our drive on our way down to Franz Josef, and helped us book a heli-hike. Our heli-hike was unfortunately cancelled due to weather, and so they also helped us figure out things to do during the rainy weather. The room in their home is private and surrounded by nature, it was a fun treat to fall asleep listening to cows (a bit different for these city folk, ha!) Their place is comfortable and they make a great breakfast, it was a wonderful stay.

Wonderful hosts Great spot from which to see the sights Great facilities and a yummy breakfast.,

Our hosts Julie & Jonathan could not have done more. Room was great with lovely patio, beautiful breakfast & excellent tips on activities locally. Also handy advice on where to visit on the way to our next destination. Would recommend.

We booked this location based on previous reviews which Julie and Jonathon more than lived up to / exceeded. Communication prior to arriving suggesting things to do, places to visit and pre-booking of a Heli Hike were awesome and provided a sense of comfort that we wouldn't be looking for things to do (when weather prevented the hike still had a plethora of options!).. Breakfast, both the food and the conversation were fantastic and felt like we were staying with friends. Would highly recommend this location (and the rhubarb) to anyone planning to spend time in Franz Joseph.

Jo and Julie were really such wonderful, accommodating and helpful hosts - thank you for everything. And their place is lovely. It was simply a home away home from for us, we felt immediately comfortable.

We were only there for one night but they had literally thought of everything. The owners were warm and welcomed us into their home. Showed us around. Suggested things to do and paces to eat and cooked us a fabulous breakfast the next morning. Loved it.

Very friendly and welcoming hosts with lots of knowledge of local area, walks and weather! They went out of their way to be kind and to make us feel at home - which we did! The space for guests is large and clean with plenty of great views and a huge bathroom which was fab. At breakfast we were treated to delicious homemade bread and rhubarb with yoghurt.

Amazing breakfast and company. Great location. Expect rain.

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Ribbonwood Retreat B & B is located in a quiet rural landscape surrounded by Westland National Park. The bed and breakfast features a sun terrace, free WiFi and free private parking.
All rooms have a private deck with views to the mountains and forests, as well as the landscaped gardens. The modern home and cottage features private tiled bathrooms with NZ handcrafted toiletries.
There is a shared lounge at the property.
Hosts can advise on all activities in the area, including scenic hikes and bird watching.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Most popular amenities
4 reasons to choose Ribbonwood Retreat B & B
Hosted by Julie Wolbers and Jonathan Crofton

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Restaurant Blue Ice free taxi3.1 miles
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Restaurant Alice May free taxi3.1 miles
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Restaurant The Landing free taxi3.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Snake Bite3.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar King Tiger3.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar West Coast Wildlife Centre3.1 miles
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Lake Lake Mapourika1.2 miles
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River Waiho3.1 miles
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Ocean/Sea Tasman Sea9.3 miles
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Mountain Aoraki Mt Cook18.6 miles
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Hokitika Airport59.1 miles
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 7 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 7 and up are allowed)
Ribbonwood Retreat B & B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note that guests cannot wear shoes inside the property. Slippers are provided.
This property cannot accommodate children under the age of 7. Children over the age of 7 may be accommodated in some rooms in existing beds.
Please advise the property of the number of guests staying in each room and the age of the children. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Ribbonwood Retreat B & B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Ribbonwood Retreat B & B
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Ribbonwood Retreat B & B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
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Check-in at Ribbonwood Retreat B & B is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Ribbonwood Retreat B & B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Asian
- American
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The prices at Ribbonwood Retreat B & B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Ribbonwood Retreat B & B is 2.8 miles from the center of Franz Josef.
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Room options at Ribbonwood Retreat B & B include:
- Double
- Bungalow
- Suite
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Ribbonwood Retreat B & B by:
- Car 1h 30min