Title: The Best Hotels on the River in North Island from $94 in 2026 | Expedia.com

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## Check availability on North Island Hotels on the River

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## Our top choices for North Island hotels with a river view

![Deluxe Studio | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72950000/72941500/72941486/17635344.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72950000/72941500/72941486/65f79b28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Studio | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72950000/72941500/72941486/fce7a0fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premier Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72950000/72941500/72941486/4b11abae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Waitomo Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Kuiti-Hotels-Waitomo-Lodge.h72941486.Hotel-Information)

Te Kuiti

9.0/10

Wonderful

(262 reviews)

"Clean large room. Excellent restaurant at train station. "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Michael

$82 nightly

$94 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Kuiti-Hotels-Waitomo-Lodge.h72941486.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe Villa, 4 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/d2a0c9d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Classic Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/e488b74c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/029241b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Classic Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch TV with cable channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/5bb914d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Tongariro Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Tongariro-Lodge.h2946935.Hotel-Information)

Turangi

8.8/10

Excellent

(353 reviews)

"\* Clean rooms \* Kind Staff \* Beautiful location "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Darren

$131 nightly

$152 total

Apr 8 - Apr 9

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Tongariro-Lodge.h2946935.Hotel-Information)

![Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627800/9627719/930653bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627800/9627719/922f17f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Two Bedroom Apartment (with Aircon) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627800/9627719/07684612.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627800/9627719/0d0f2cc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

[](https://www.expedia.com/Thames-Hotels-Rolleston-Motel.h9627719.Hotel-Information)

Thames

8.8/10

Excellent

(254 reviews)

"Rooms were clean and staff were polite "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Sharon

$87 nightly

$100 total

Mar 13 - Mar 14

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Thames-Hotels-Rolleston-Motel.h9627719.Hotel-Information)

![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4530000/4528400/4528347/30189c42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4530000/4528400/4528347/2a38d716.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4530000/4528400/4528347/a3edc0e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4530000/4528400/4528347/c8f41f90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Somersal Bed & Breakfast

[](https://www.expedia.com/Hamilton-Hotels-Somersal-Bed-Breakfast.h4528347.Hotel-Information)

Pirongia

9.2/10

Wonderful

(68 reviews)

"Lovely accommodation run by very friendly hosts"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Eileen

$97 nightly

$112 total

Mar 12 - Mar 13

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Hamilton-Hotels-Somersal-Bed-Breakfast.h4528347.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7247200/7247136/c29c77dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7247200/7247136/263b5bde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily full breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7247200/7247136/4f8a316e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Versace Suite | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7247200/7247136/0e049a41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Lake Karapiro Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Hamilton-Hotels-Lake-Karapiro-Lodge.h7247136.Hotel-Information)

Karapiro

9.6/10

Exceptional

(170 reviews)

"Breakfast was amazing, hosts were extremely welcoming "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Kate

$344 nightly

$397 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Hamilton-Hotels-Lake-Karapiro-Lodge.h7247136.Hotel-Information)

![Chalet 2 | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112980000/112975000/112974985/a9c0ee09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Chalet 4 | Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112980000/112975000/112974985/d4813307.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Chalet 1 | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112980000/112975000/112974985/45e6670c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Chalet 2 | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112980000/112975000/112974985/c9aae59c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Retreat

[](https://www.expedia.com/Taupo-Hotels-The-Retreat.h112974985.Hotel-Information)

Nukuhau

10/10

Exceptional

(10 reviews)

"This place is amazing! Such a beautiful, quiet location with great views of Lake Taupo. Our chalet was very clean and comfortable. The hosts, Annie and Mike, were extremely helpful and welcoming. I highly recommend staying here. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Mark

$182 nightly

$209 total

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Taupo-Hotels-The-Retreat.h112974985.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83080000/83070800/83070763/709c858a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83080000/83070800/83070763/6bee4b91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Manu Moana | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83080000/83070800/83070763/188cb16c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Manu Moana | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83080000/83070800/83070763/096b302d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Oceans 88 Whitianga Coastal Accommodation Suites

[](https://www.expedia.com/Whitianga-Hotels-Oceans-88-Whitianga-Coastal-Accommodation-Suites.h83070763.Hotel-Information)

Whitianga

9.6/10

Exceptional

(45 reviews)

"Clean room, great location, friendly and helpful hosts. Great heated pool. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Melissa

[](https://www.expedia.com/Whitianga-Hotels-Oceans-88-Whitianga-Coastal-Accommodation-Suites.h83070763.Hotel-Information)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1910x0y125-97b1c2e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1913x0y124-acd6863d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![The Duchess's Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1913x0y124-7df2d58a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1912x0y124-9fa11d75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### River Birches

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-River-Birches.h3124342.Hotel-Information)

Turangi

10/10

Exceptional

(25 reviews)

"This was an amazing lodge to stay while we travelled around Tongariro National Park. The owners are very friendly and want to make your stay as pleasant as possible. I would HIGHLY recommend staying in this hidden gem. If I ever come back I will most certainly stay here again. Also, their breakfast was outstanding. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Sebastian

$643 nightly

$745 total

Apr 8 - Apr 9

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-River-Birches.h3124342.Hotel-Information)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97034700/97034669/a8c5a09b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97034700/97034669/286ad6f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97034700/97034669/f0e9258a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97034700/97034669/8818b4ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Lakeside Health & Wellness Resort

[](https://www.expedia.com/Karapiro-Hotels-Lakeside-Health-Wellness-Resort.h97034669.Hotel-Information)

Karapiro

9.2/10

Wonderful

(31 reviews)

"Room excellent, quiet and relaxed place to stay. Not realistically accessible without a car."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Kenneth

$222 nightly

$256 total

Mar 28 - Mar 29

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Karapiro-Hotels-Lakeside-Health-Wellness-Resort.h97034669.Hotel-Information)

![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2301400/2301311/0b4c6b97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio, Kitchenette | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2301400/2301311/ce9fdb3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2301400/2301311/w2880h1915x0y5-5cd111be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2301400/2301311/f3924beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Comfort Inn Westshore Beach

[](https://www.expedia.com/Napier-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Westshore-Beach.h2301311.Hotel-Information)

Westshore

8.4/10

Very Good

(189 reviews)

"Separate buildings make it private and quiet! A short walk to the beach and coffee shop down the road!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Michael

$82 nightly

$94 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Napier-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Westshore-Beach.h2301311.Hotel-Information)

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