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Unbeatable prices
Near Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
Located in Turangi, River Birches is on a river, a 2-minute drive from Tongariro National Trout Centre and 5 minutes from Tokaanu Thermal Pools. This luxury lodge is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Kuratau Jetty and 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, while iPod docking stations help you enjoy your music in the comfort of your room. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
10.0/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
100%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for River Birches is Taupo (TUO)
44.5 km / 27.7 mi
What's nearby
Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Tongariro National Trout Centre
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
River Vineyard
3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Tokaanu Thermal Pools
6.5 km / 4 mi
Lake Taupo
6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Tongariro National Park
7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Lake Rotopounamu
12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Kuratau Jetty
18.6 km / 11.6 mi
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
23.9 km / 14.9 mi
Tree Trunk Gorge
27 km / 16.8 mi
Pureora Forest Park
32.7 km / 20.3 mi
Five Mile Bay
36.1 km / 22.5 mi
Mangatepopo Trail Head
43.4 km / 27 mi
The Landing Lake Taupo
43.7 km / 27.2 mi
Three Mile Bay
45.6 km / 28.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Airport transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounges
Minibar
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Housekeeping on request
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Outdoors
Terrace
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Internet access - wireless
Wheelchair accessible – no
High-speed internet access
Wireless internet access
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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