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River Birches

5.0 star property
Luxury riverfront lodge near Tongariro National Trout Centre

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Birthday party area
The Duchess's Room
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Lobby lounge
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
19 Koura Street, Turangi, Taupo, 3334
  • Popular LocationTurangi i-SITE Visitor Centre16 min walk
  • Popular LocationTokaanu Thermal Pools5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTongariro Alpine Crossing18 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)39 min drive

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

The Major's Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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The Duchess's Room

The Duchess's Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

The Admirals Room

Highlights

Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Two bedroom (Major's and Admirals)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Exclusive use of River Birches

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
6 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 17
  • 6 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Cottage | Garden view

Luxury Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
  • 250 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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The price is AU$130
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
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About the area

Turangi

This luxury lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find ski storage, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 16 min walk
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 2 min drive
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive
  • River Vineyard - 6 min drive
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Creel Tackle House - 10 min walk
  • Hong Kong Chinese Takeaways - 19 min walk
  • Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - 18 min walk
  • The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - 18 min walk
  • Hydro Eatery - 17 min walk

About this property

River Birches

Luxury riverfront lodge near Tongariro National Trout Centre
River Birches offers its guests 3 spa tubs. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury River Birches. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Turangi lodge.

  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 3 spa tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the 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 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • One child 8 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official classification for accommodations in New Zealand. This lodge has been awarded the Qualmark® Luxury Lodge classification, and is displayed on this page as 5.0 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at River Birches?

Yep, River Birches has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at River Birches?

As of 14 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Birches on 26 May 2024 start from AU$808.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at River Birches?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Are pets allowed at River Birches?

No, pets are not allowed.

River Birches Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful modern lodge with gracious hosts. The property has a lot of indoor and outdoor public areas to relax with a glass of wine and book in hand. Rebecca and Jason are attentive, anticipating their clients needs, and are at the ready to make great dining and sightseeing recommendations. The private cedar hot tubs room side are to die for. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James, los angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome and professional hosts. Very new and peaceful. Five Stars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for a night & were upgraded from a room in the lodge, to the cottage, due to Cyclone Gabrielle which was just beautiful. Luckily Jason was able to get a booking for dinner that night at The Hare & Copper Eatery plus transport which was a great recommend, although the cottage had full cooking facilities. Just loved the design of the lodge & cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River Birches architectural quality and detail was exceptionally pleasing to the eye.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Welcoming 5-Star Lodge in Turangi
A fantastic lodge steps from the Tongariro river hiking trails and 15 minutes from the National Park. Jason was a great host. Breakfast was excellent. They are very welcoming and share lots of information and provide access to local guides and equipment. High praise from us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Beautiful and relaxing, both luxurious and cozy. We highly recommend the 5-course dinner for an additional fee. The hiking and rafting vendors that River Birches can book for you are also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Food was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is absolutely fantastic! The owners Jason and Rebecca were a complete delight. The property is gorgeous and located within a stone’s throw of great hiking and biking tracks not to mention world-class fishing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019