5/5 Excellent
Robert
16 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Welcoming 5-Star Lodge in Turangi
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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5.0/5 Exceptional
Guests rated this property 5.0/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
- Air Conditioning
Explore the area
Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre16 min walk
Tongariro National Trout Centre2 min drive
Tokaanu Thermal Pools5 min drive
Taupo (TUO)38 min drive
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The Duchess's Room
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The Duchess's Room
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 344 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 King Bed
344-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - iPod dock
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and linens
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, climate-controlled heating, and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
The Admirals Room
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The Admirals Room
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 484 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 King Bed
484-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, garden views
Relax - Outdoor private spa tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 19-inch LED TV, digital channels, and iPod dock
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and linens
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, climate-controlled heating, and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Cottage
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Cottage
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 2691 sq ft
- Sleeps 7
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 7Max adults: 7Max children: 4
Room details
3 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
2691-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, garden views
Layout - 3 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 19-inch LED TV, digital channels, and iPod dock
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and linens
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, climate-controlled heating, and heated floors
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
The Major's Room
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The Major's Room
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 344 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds
344-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - iPod dock
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and linens
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, climate-controlled heating, and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
About this area
Turangi
Located in Turangi, River Birches is in a rural area and on a river. Tongariro National Trout Centre is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Kuratau Jetty. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
What's nearby
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 16 min walk
- Tongariro National Trout Centre - 2 min drive
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive
- Lake Rotopounamu - 9 min drive
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 18 min drive
Getting around
- Taupo (TUO) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
- Creel Tackle House & Cafe — 10 min walk
- Parklands Restaurant — 16 min walk
- Valentinos Restaurant — 18 min walk
- Turangi Bakery — 18 min walk
- Hydro Eatery — 18 min walk
About this property
Awards and affiliations
Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Qualmark, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
This property participates in Qualmark, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking
- Electric car charging station
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Airport shuttle on request
Family friendly
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
- No elevators
Guest services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Luggage storage
- Ski storage
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Outdoors
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator (single level property)
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- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Heating (climate-controlled)
- Linens
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Entertainment
- iPod dock
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
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- Desk
- Heated floors
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 3 PM - 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 200.0 per night
Free cribs (infant beds)
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: NZD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 150 (one-way)
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 200.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
One child 8 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
National rating
This Lodge property is rated 5 stars.
Property is also known as
River Birches House Turangi
River Birches Turangi
River Birches Lodge Turangi
River Birches Lodge
River Birches Lodge
River Birches Turangi
River Birches Lodge Turangi
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30 Dec 2019
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
5/5 Excellent
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Traveled with family
4 Aug 2019
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
5/5 Excellent
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Traveled with family
12 Apr 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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Bing
14 Jun 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious and comfort to visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
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