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The Duchess's Room
32 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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The Major's Room
32 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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The Admirals Room
45 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Luxury Cottage
250 square metres
3 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 7 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury riverfront lodge near Tongariro National Trout Centre

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi

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. 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.

Dip into one of the 3 spa tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance.

Wrap up your day with a 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 4
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Ski storage
  • Garden
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Airport transport
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2010
  • Number of spa tubs - 3
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Electric car charging station
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • No accessible shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

River Birches offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. 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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • High-speed internet access
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • MP3 docking station
  • iPod docking station
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Heated floors
  • Wardrobe

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Fishing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 200 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No lifts

Children stay free

One child stays free

Front desk opens daily at 9 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 8

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Free on-site COVID-19 testing (Antigen/Rapid) is available

Reservations are required for on-site COVID-19 testing

Minimum age for COVID-19 test requirement: 5

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • River Birches House Turangi
  • River Birches Turangi
  • River Birches Lodge Turangi
  • River Birches Lodge
  • River Birches Lodge
  • River Birches Turangi
  • River Birches Lodge Turangi

We should mention

One child 8 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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.

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