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Sportsmans Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel in Turangi with free parking

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Lounge
Cottage | Private kitchen
Cottage
Living room
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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15 Taupahi Road, Turangi, 3334
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage

Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Turangi

At Sportsmans Lodge you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from River Vineyard. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and ski storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Turangi hotel include Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park.

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • River Vineyard - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sportsmans Lodge

Riverwalk hotel in Turangi with free parking
As a guest of Sportsmans Lodge, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/games room, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Sportsmans Lodge. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Turangi hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Sportsmans Lodge offers 10 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Turangi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 125 reviews
The price is NZ$85
includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Sportsmans Lodge Turangi
Sportsmans Turangi
Sportsmans Lodge Hotel
Sportsmans Lodge Turangi
Sportsmans Lodge Hotel Turangi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sportsmans Lodge?

Sportsmans Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sportsmans Lodge?

Yep, Sportsmans Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sportsmans Lodge?

The closest beach to Sportsmans Lodge is Kuratau Jetty (11 km).

Is Sportsmans Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sportsmans Lodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sportsmans Lodge?

No, Sportsmans Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sportsmans Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sportsmans Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sportsmans Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 313 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cosmos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Three Night Stay

Three night stay in the cottage. Matt was great gave us some great advice on what to see and do. Had a great general knowlege of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and tidy. We look forward to staying here again in the future 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay. Great location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances Miriam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly motel

Excellent motel in Turangi, great location for Tongariro National Park. Compact and cosy rooms with great shared facilities. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Qinghe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, convenient to cbd, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were welcoming and friendly. The property has everything you need in a nice compact way. I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Clyde

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy-Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was exactly what we needed - only stayed overnight but a short walk into town to pick up a few things. The kitchen was very well equipped with our own dishes and the lounge had a pool table. Property is very well maintained. I would recommend highly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient approximately half way between Auckland and Wellington by road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Marj

Liked: Cleanliness
Would have been nice to have a kettle in room for after hours
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful with different walking tracks after our original hike was cancelled. Rooms were nice and tidy, and plenty of space in the shared kitchen area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple and clean. Perfect for a quick sleep while driving north.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Peter, Geeveston

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way too noisey in rooms near kitchen and lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

CARLO

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Josh

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023