River Birches

5.0 star property

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Luxury Cottage | Garden view
Lounge
The Duchess's Room
Lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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19 Koura Street, Turangi, Taupo, 3334
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

The Major's Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

The Duchess's Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Admirals Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two bedroom (Major's and Admirals)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Exclusive use of River Birches

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 17
  • 6 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Cottage

  • 250 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Turangi

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.

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lake Taupō - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • River Vineyard - 11 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬19 min walk

About this property

River Birches

Luxury lodge in Turangi with free parking
River Birches offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include minibars and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
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.

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

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 415 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 150 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 415 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
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

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