Luxury hotels in Turangi

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Turangi. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Riverstone Lodge Turangi, New Zealand

  

  Hostel. Located in Turangi, Riverstone Lodge, a 5-star hostel, offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property provides garden views and a terrace. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and cycling. Taupo is 40 km from the hostel. Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 45 NZD.

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• 2 River Birches Turangi, New Zealand

  

  Lodge. The award-winning River Birches offers secluded, comfort and understated luxury accommodation, set within peaceful gardens on the banks of the Tongariro River. This boutique lodge is minutes' away from some of the river's most popular trout fishing pools and close to other natural attractions in the Taupo and Central Plateau region. Each stunning guest room has its own deck, large luxury en suite bathroom and beautiful garden views. A room with a private hot tub is available. All rooms include central heating in winter and air conditioning in summer. Guest at River Birches can relax in the lounge area, which has an open fireplace. Free WiFi and guest laundry facilities are available. Full cooked breakfasts are included for lodge guests and a generous hamper of breakfast provisions are provided for Cottage guests. This boutique lodge is in an ideal location to the world famous Tongariro crossing. The cafés and restaurants of Turangi town centre are only a 10-minute walk. Lake Taupo is 10 minutes’ drive away. It is a 35-minute drive to Taupo Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 863 NZD.

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• 3 Tongariro Lodge Turangi, New Zealand

  

  Lodge. Tongariro Lodge is located in 22 acres of secluded grounds, surrounded by a beautiful garden landscape and along the banks of Tongariro River. The guest rooms feature modern interiors with a rustic touch. All rooms are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, heating and TV. The lodge has a guest lounge with chess sets and a library. There is also a helicopter pad, a tennis court and a petanque court. Free parking is provided. Tongariro Lodge Restaurant specializes in traditional New Zealand dishes, including roast pork belly, Black Angus fillet steak and Mount Cook salmon. Guests can enjoy their meals by an open fire. Turangi Tongariro Lodge is a 30-minute drive from Mount Ruapehu and Taupo Airport. Tongariro National Park is a 45-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 249 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!