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Sportsmans Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverside relaxation meets adventure at this hotel where guests can unwind in the game room or get active with cycling through nearby nature trails.

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Located on the riverwalk, Sportsmans Lodge offers a peaceful garden, an arcade/game room, free WiFi, and on-site cycling and fishing. Bike rentals are available for exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
Oven
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Turangi, Sportsmans Lodge is on the riverwalk. While the natural beauty of Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out River Vineyard. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Turangi travel guide
Map
15 Taupahi Road, Turangi, 3334

What's nearby

  • Scenery view of Taupo town with lake Taupo the largest freshwater lake in North island of New Zealand.; Shutterstock ID 706307593; Purchase Order: -
    Lake Taupō
    5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tongariro National Park showing a sunset and mountains
    Tongariro National Park
    7 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    Taupō Hot Springs
    44 min drive - 58.5 km
  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • River Vineyard
    5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Turangi Tavern
    13 min walk
  • Delta Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Turangi Bakery & Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Thyme For Food
    13 min walk
  • Mustard Seed Cafe
    13 min walk

About this property

Sportsmans Lodge

Hotel near Lake Taupō
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Sportsmans Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and fishing 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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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?

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 Taupō and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Sportsmans Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

Greg

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

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, convenient to cbd, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly atmosphere.

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for a one night stay.

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place to stay. Will be back again at the end of the week. Reasonable priced as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient approximately half way between Auckland and Wellington by road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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

Shanna

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

8/10 Good

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good enough

It’s a perfect basic stay. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy-Anne

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

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

10/10 Excellent

KARNSUDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable small room. Everything was clean and tidy. No issues with any thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was great, thanks to the friendly hostess that ensured we had a safe place to park our Harley that we had ridden up from Christchurch. She also gave us good instructions on where to go for a morning riverside run. Good clen unit for the night. Highly recomended :]
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness excellent...... basic rooms with communal kitchen and lounge.... Very helpful and pleasant staff if you need anything . Outdoor eating area was fun as we metmany folk from different countries on holiday .Good value for money .The complex was set in lovely grounds and was also back from the main road which made sleeping quieter than many other places inTurangi.We shall return.

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

8/10 Good

Josh

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

10/10 Excellent

Dizzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way too noisey in rooms near kitchen and lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Twin bed sleeping / shower and bathroom area was clean. Kitchen / dining area had an unpleasant smell. Dead fly in one of the fridges.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

leonie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rough

The owner was very very rough and they pnly have single beds and the rooms are cold and very very small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Petite petite chambre

Nous avions réservé un chambre avec deux lits mais nous n’avions pas prévu que nous ne pourrions même pas poser nos valises tellement elle était étroite. Les photos ne correspondent pas à la réalité. Par contre, le propriétaire est charmant et les la cuisine est très agréable et bien entretenue avec tout ce qui est nécessaire.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023