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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: 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 48 km away. Taupo Airport is 43 km from the property. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, kitchen, and value for money.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Miriam
Germany“Very friendly I got recommendations Late check in was no problem” 
Josh
New Zealand“A lovely host who inquired about my whereabouts after I was running late, concerned about my safety. The retreat is in a good part of town with a quirky building, setting it apart from any other hostel.”- Elinor New Zealand“Lovely staff, welcoming, very homely and comfortable beds.”
Šárka
Czech Republic“Ian the owner is amazing and very very helpful person. Heaps of couches to sit on Always clean Easy parking Great location Don’t book Tongariro shuttle-Ian will help you with other cheaper options”- Miriam New Zealand“A very unusual homely atmosphere, a fisherman's paradise, met 4 interesting people and had a lot of laughs!”
- Vernice
Singapore“Staff (sorry I dont have his name) was very friendly when we arrived and very kindly linked us up to another traveller who also planned to do the Alphine Crossing the next day so we could save on the shuttle costs. Rooms and toilets are basic -...” - Knut
Norway“Central location in Turangi. I stayed there one night to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Was picked up close to the accommodation. Extremely friendly, service-minded and helpful owner. Booked a dorm, got the room to myself. An adorable cat was...” - Tom New Zealand“Great location, staff were very helpful great place to meet up with all types of people and friends, Management is really good”
Sarah New Zealand“I had a great stay here before doing the Tongariro Crossing. The rooms were clean and warm. The showers had great pressure and were also clean. The kitchen has everything you need. Ian the owner is so kind and helpful! It is great value for money.”
Matias
Argentina“Everything, but specially the people that works there. The manager create an environment where everyone feels comfortable. A warm place that make you feel safe. Is a really good spot to prepare and do the Tongariro Crossing.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
