Riverstone Lodge
Riverstone Lodge
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 25 mi from the hostel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Judith
New Zealand“So clean and welcoming and well laid out - we will only EVER stay here!!! The staff are so friendly and helpful, it’s like coming home. Fully staffed kitchen. Clean bathrooms. Walking distance to restaurant and shops”- Daniel
United States“Clean cooking area, good staff and guests. Everything you could want from a backpacker lodge.” 
Robin
Australia“Easy as! Loved the comfortable bed! The friendly and helpful staff! . The super friendly cat! Everything I needed for my stay to cook dinner . Coffee in the morning. Everyone in town was very nice and friendly also. What a Gem of a place! 🙏.”
Braden
Canada“Sandra is fantastic! The place isn't too bad, good location, but limited or tight parking options. Nice outdoor space and interior lounge.”- Jerry United States“Nice bed, good shower and cheap! Saving money worked well here. Not fancy, but good value. Other accommodation there had family emergency, was able to book this one at Riverside with no problem.”
- Ouyang
China“Manager Sandra was very friendly and ensured my parking is safe. It’s a decent price for an overnight stay for the crossing.” 
Stacey New Zealand“Host & facilities were top notch, very much enjoyed my stay.. Our host even came back during her evening to stoke our fire up to last through the night, very kind gesture..”
Victoria United States“The owner was gracious. The facilities were well stocked and maintained. We enjoyed meeting other travelers.”- MManesh New Zealand“The staff The owners were way more accommodating than I expected. Wonderful hosts.”
- Katie United States“We really liked the location, only a 20 minute drive from the lodge to the Tongariro Crossing trail end where you catch the shuttles. We really liked that there was a shared kitchen, which made making our sandwiches for our hike a lot easier! The...”
Area info
Amenities of Riverstone LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
Bathroom
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Ski
- Ski storage
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Mini golf
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storageAdditional charge
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesRiverstone Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 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
Prices for 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 allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Riverstone Lodge 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.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you"re booking this property in accordance with the destination"s local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
It"s not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
FAQs about Riverstone Lodge
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Check-in at Riverstone Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Riverstone Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
- Temporary art galleries
- Bicycle rental
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Riverstone Lodge is 2,300 feet from the center of Turangi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Riverstone Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel"s policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
