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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hostel in Turangi with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Turangi, within a 10-minute drive of Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo. This upscale hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and 2 mi (3.1 km) from River Vineyard.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Digital programming along with DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers and separate sitting areas.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Turangi? This hostel has 25 square feet (2 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 35 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Tongariro River Retreat

26 Ngawaka Place, Turangi, 3334

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel features barbecue grills, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance. Event facilities measuring 25 square feet (2 square meters) include conference space. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This eco-certified hostel also offers a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site. Guests can use the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Express check-in
  • Golf caddy
  • Children's games
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Lockers available
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Uncovered parking
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2
  • Number of meeting rooms - 35
  • Ski storage
  • Luggage storage
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Conference space size (feet) - 25
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 17
  • Television in common areas
  • Golf cart
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel offers 17 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature down comforters. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and rice cookers are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and shared/communal kitchens.

  • Television
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Fireplace
  • Yard
  • Free weekday newspaper
  • Separate sitting area
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • DVD player
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Separate dining area
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Digital TV service
  • Down comforter
  • TV size: 75
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Rice cooker
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 1
  • Blender
  • Toaster oven
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Streaming services
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Freezer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Rock climbing on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Long-term renters welcome.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Credit card pre-authorization

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Long-term renters welcome

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Carbon monoxide detector

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.7 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Extreme Backpackers Hostel Turangi
  • Extreme Backpackers Hostel
  • Extreme Backpackers Turangi
  • Extreme Backpackers
  • Tongariro River Retreat
  • Golden Fern Backpackers
  • Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel Turangi
  • Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Backpacker property is rated 4 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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