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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Tongariro River Retreat in Turangi offers family rooms with private bathrooms and shared bathrooms. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sun terrace, and a garden. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides private and express check-in and check-out services, a lounge, ski equipment hire, a shared kitchen, and a barbecue area. Free on-site private parking is available. Activities and Attractions: Guests can engage in skiing and cycling. Mount Ruapehu and Taranaki Falls are 30 mi away. Taupo Airport is 27 mi from the property. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, kitchen, and value for money.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Tommyrampa
Italy“Comfortable bed, good facilities, close to the Tongariro parking place and great staff”- Niranjan
United States“Staff was very friendly. Took time to show me options for hiking. Location was superb - very tranquil. All in all, a great experience!” - Vanessa
Canada“Steps from bus stop. Clean. Nice, chill vibe. Lots of comfy common areas inside and out.” - Robert
Netherlands“It's an amazing no-stress kind of place. It has everything you need and in the middle is a nice garden with hammocks where you can relax. The staff is very friendly and Ian is an amazing guy who really cares about the visitors and wants to help...” - Theresa United States“Excellent location, the owners went above and beyond to make me comfortable and even assigned me to a room by myself even though I was paying for a dorm room.”
- Shannon
New Zealand“The staff were very helpful and informative of the area amd what was happening in town.” - Julia United States“Two months later and I still remember this retreat as my favorite place I stayed in NZ. The owner, Ian, is exceptionally kind and friendly. He really tries to facilitate friendships between the guests, and gives great advice for the Tongariro...”
- Debiann United States“Super laid back. Clean, friendly, not too busy, big kitchen, dining area, living room. Nice hot showers.”
- Anika
Germany“The owner is an absolute sweetheart always trying to help and connect everybody. The most social and friendly hostel I've been to so far here in New Zealand. I liked it a lot because it's small with not too many people (but enough to meet...” - Jessica
United Kingdom“This place is eclectic, has lots of charm and attracts interesting and friendly travellers. The perfect place to stay to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The manager is a jolly character, and is incredibly generous with advice and assistance for...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Tongariro River Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
A damage deposit of NZD 15 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
