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Sportsmans Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel in Turangi with free parking

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Lounge
Cottage | Premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Cottage | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Cottage | Premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
15 Taupahi Road, Turangi, 3334

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 9 min walk
  • River Vineyard - 4 min drive
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive
  • Lake Taupo - 5 min drive
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hydro Eatery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thyme For Food - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sportsmans Lodge

Hotel near Lake Taupo
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Sportsmans Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like fishing and cycling at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an electric car charging station, and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Sportsmans Lodge have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • 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 requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 more details, 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sportsmans Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Sportsmans Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sportsmans Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sportsmans Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sportsmans Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sportsmans Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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