--- title: "River Birches, Tūrangi: reviews, location & comparison" description: "River Birches in Tūrangi: rated 9.8 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/river-birches-turangi/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Inn · ★★★★★ # River Birches Tūrangi, Tūrangi, New Zealand 9.8 · Exceptional 5 reviews · #1 #1 of 10 in Tūrangi · 2.6 Location score ## About River Birches River Birches is an inn in Tūrangi, Tūrangi, New Zealand. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.8 out of 10 across 5 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Tūrangi. The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 37 km away. - **Type:** Inn - **Star rating:** ★★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 15:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:30 - **Rooms:** 4 - **Floors:** 1 - **Opened:** 2010 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 2 19 Koura Street TEL +64 7386 0445 ## How River Birches scores Better rated than 70% of hotels in Tūrangi - Guest rating **9.8** - Location **2.6** - Facilities **2.5** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **0.0** Tūrangi average ## Amenities ### Food & drink - Breakfast ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Balcony - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **2.6**/10 - **Walk grade:** **6**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportTaupo Airport (TUO)37 km84 min drive
Distance to the centreTūrangi1.2 km20 min walk
### Sights nearby - Pa Ariki's - Takitumu Palace Museum1,000 m ## River Birches: in detail River Birches offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by lodge. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, lodge is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the lodge. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Relax and feel the warmth in the lodge's inviting lobby, featuring an enchanting on-site fireplace. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at River Birches is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the lodge offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At River Birches, uniquely crafted rooms provide various layout choices, featuring spaces equipped with separate living room and balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the lodge can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. River Birches offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location. ### Compare ## Compare River Birches with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Golden Fern Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/golden-fern-backpackers-turangi/) Hostel ★★★★ 1.1 km away 8.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/golden-fern-backpackers-turangi-vs-river-birches-turangi/) ## Questions about River Birches ### How do guests rate River Birches? River Birches has a guest rating of 9.8 out of 10 from 5 reviews, which is better than 70% of rated hotels in Tūrangi. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at River Birches? Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30. ### Does River Birches include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at River Birches? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is River Birches from the airport? The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 37 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does River Birches have? River Birches has 4 rooms on 1 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/river-birches-turangi/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/