About this property

Elegant Accommodations: River Birches in Turangi offers a 5-star lodge experience with a sun terrace, garden, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, balconies with garden views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as mini-bars and flat-screen TVs. Additional facilities include a hot tub, shared kitchen, and electric vehicle charging station. Convenient Location: Located 27 mi from Taupo Airport and 30 mi from Mount Ruapehu, River Birches provides easy access to skiing and cycling activities. Nearby attractions include Taranaki Falls at 30 mi and Mount Ruapehu at 30 mi. Highly Rated by Guests: River Birches is highly rated by guests for its exceptional service, comfortable accommodations, and scenic surroundings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
1 queen bed
Bedroom 6
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Felice
    United States United States
    Beautiful stay with the most gracious hosts. Jason was so helpful as we navigated the area and prepared to hike the Tongariro Crossing. The room was beautiful, quiet, clean, and comfy. The wooden spa in the beautiful garden offered the perfect...
  • Annick
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautiful place and a very warm welcome. Lovely stay.
  • Brandon
    United States United States
    Entire property is beautiful and hosts went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. Highly recommend if looking to enjoy a luxury stay!
  • Julian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully presented property with fantastic hosts.
  • Landy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    we stayed in the self-service cottage, it is a very clean, comfortable house with artistic decorations, and high-quality furniture. This is the house with the most tableware I've ever seen. It is beside the Tongariro river trail. just walk to fly...
  • Shmuel
    Israel Israel
    המארח גייסון והעוזרת לידו רבקה התאמצו להנעים את שהותינו במקום. הכינו ארוחות בוקר מעולות ונתנו הדרכה בנוגע למקומות לטיול סמוכים.

Area info

Amenities of River Birches

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

River Birches takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 9 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 200 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
DiscoverCash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform River Birches 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.

FAQs about River Birches