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Sportsmans Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Exterior
Cottage | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Cottage | Premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

Map
15 Taupahi Road, Turangi, 3334
  • Popular LocationTurangi i-SITE Visitor Centre9 min walk
  • Popular LocationRiver Vineyard4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTokaanu Thermal Pools5 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)31 min drive

Room options

Cottage

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

9/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Turangi

On riverwalk.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and 2 miles (3 km) of River Vineyard with a stay here. Also, Tongariro National Trout Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Taupo is within 6 miles (10 km).

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

  • Creel Tackle House - 10 min walk
  • Hong Kong Chinese Takeaways - 13 min walk
  • Turangi Bakery & Coffee Shop - 12 min walk
  • The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts - 13 min walk
  • Hydro Eatery - 13 min walk

About this property

Sportsmans Lodge

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
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.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® 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

How close is Sportsmans Lodge to the airport?

Sportsmans Lodge is 26.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the Taupo (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sportsmans Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sportsmans Lodge.

How close is Sportsmans Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 11.5 mi (19-min drive) from Kuratau Jetty.

Does Sportsmans Lodge offer free breakfast?

Sportsmans Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sportsmans Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sportsmans Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Sportsmans Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sportsmans Lodge have a pool?

Sportsmans Lodge features outdoor pool access.

Does Sportsmans Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sportsmans Lodge to downtown Turangi?

Sportsmans Lodge is 0.4 mi away from Turangi.

Sportsmans Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 312 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