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Sportsmans Lodge

3.0 star property

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Lounge
Cottage | Private kitchen
Exterior
Cottage
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
15 Taupahi Road, Turangi, 3334
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • River Vineyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage

Cottage

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About this property

Sportsmans Lodge

Riverwalk hotel in Turangi with free parking
This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and a library are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Sportsmans Lodge offers 10 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Sportsmans Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a car charging station, and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • 5 minutes by car from Lake Taupo and 6 minutes from Tongariro National Park
As a guest of Sportsmans Lodge, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. An arcade/game 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

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