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Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Lounge
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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26 Ngawaka Place, Turangi, 3334
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Down duvets, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bed in 8 - Bed mix dorm Room 4

Bed in 8 - Bed mix dorm Room 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 - Bed Female Only Dorm Room 10

Down duvets, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Bed in 4 - Bed Female Only Dorm Room 10

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4 - Bed Mix dorm Room 5

Down duvets, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Bed in 4 - Bed Mix dorm Room 5

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Down duvets, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Down duvets, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Down duvets, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Turangi

With a stay at Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Turangi, within a 10-minute drive of Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. .This golf hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and 2 mi (3.1 km) from River Vineyard.
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What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • River Vineyard - 9 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Eco-certified hostel in Turangi with free parking
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel offers 17 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature down comforters. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and rice cookers are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. 75-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and shared/communal kitchens.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Digital programming along with DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers and separate sitting areas.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Turangi? This hostel has 25 square feet (2 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 35 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, 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 some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Rock climbing
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 25 square feet of conference space
  • 35 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a state park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 75-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.7 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.7 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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