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River Birches

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with bar/lounge, near Tongariro National Trout Centre

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The Duchess's Room | 3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Lounge
River Birches, nestled near Tokaanu Thermal Pools, offers a tranquil retreat. Savor the surroundings on the garden terrace or explore Tongariro National Trout Centre with bike rentals nearby. With in-room WiFi and an outdoor entertainment area, this lodge provides an inviting atmosphere that guests rave about.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Ski facilities
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ski storage
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$434 nightly
The total price is $500
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total includes taxes and fees

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

The Major's Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
3 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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The Duchess's Room | 3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

The Duchess's Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
3 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

The Admirals Room

Highlights

Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Two bedroom (Major's and Admirals)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Exclusive use of River Birches

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 17
  • 6 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Cottage | Garden view

Luxury Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 2691 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Koura Street, Turangi, Taupo, 3334

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 Taupo - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • River Vineyard - 11 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 39 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬18 min walk

About this property

River Birches

River Birches puts you within a 10-minute drive of Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this luxurious lodge.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (8 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2010
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 150 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 415 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs NZD 150 (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Are pets allowed at River Birches?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at River Birches?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by River Birches?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 150 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at River Birches?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at River Birches and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. River Birches also has a garden.

What's the area around River Birches like?

River Birches is located by the river. Popular attractions include Tongariro National Park, which is 6 minutes away by car.

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River Birches Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent choice for anglers or ramblers. Nice accommodation, hot tub soaking and sitting by a fire at night were great. Hosts are very knowledgeable about the area and make an enjoyable stay.
1-night trip

10/10

Awesome and professional hosts. Very new and peaceful. Five Stars
1-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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!
1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

River Birches architectural quality and detail was exceptionally pleasing to the eye.
1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Food was wonderful!
2-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Это было потрясающе! Очень красиво, уютно и потрясающе милые хозяева!
1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

The house is amazing, elegant decoration and warm Lodge. They have a private hot spa and the environment follows Japanese spa style. All elements tell you you are on holiday and are free here. Anthony is a nice masterchief and every dish made by him is such delicious! I can tell the oyster they got is the best I have ever taken. Strongly recommended!
4-night trip

10/10

Spacious and beautifully appointed rooms and living/dining areas in an elegant East meets West style. Easy access to riverside walks a real bonus. Owners Jason and Rebecca were fantastic hosts, reaching out to us before our arrival for dinner arrangements and greeting us with welcome drinks in the serene English style garden. We had delicious hot breakfasts and beautifully presented multi course dinners in the lodge by private chef/host/tour adviser Anthony - easy decision to eat in every night after the first night's fantastic dinner featuring line caught trout and wild venison! Jason and Anthony had very helpful advice on tackling the Tongaririo Alpine Crossing and Rebecca made sure we had our hikers' lunches and very kindly sorted our post hike laundry. Our overall experience was of staying with friends in a very warm and welcoming elegantly designed home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We were looking for relaxing and comfortable accommodations close to the national park so that we could complete the alpine trail. We came across River Birches on Expedia, the pictures and reviews looked amazing and I am pleased to say that they were accurate. From the moment that we booked Jason and Rebecca (the owners) were in contact to make sure that our stay would be perfect, they checked our arrival time and had everything ready when we got there. As it was our honeymoon they even upgraded us to make our stay even special. Jason was so helpful in booking our private guide during the Trail which was amazing! Our guide Sal was so knowledgeable and provided lots of interesting facts along this 12 mile walk. The room was modern, clean and relaxing. It had a beautiful bright bathroom with all the amenities. The gardens looked like a Pinterest picture full of roses, tropical plants and herbs. If you want a relaxing stay, with people that care about your experience this is the place for you!
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Fly fishing on wild rivers with my son. Great cottage with fridge ready for our breakfast needs. Catered to my son's food problems wonderfully Full facilities to entertain or to use caterers to prepare a private dinner. Private dinner at the lodge was so fresh and tasty and beautifully presented. Hosts a delight surrounding so peaceful. river next door with great walking tracks.
4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Great location by Lake Taupo away from the busier tourist areas and great for outdoor activities such as tramping and fishing. Accommodation first class as was the hosting.