Title: Sportsmans Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sportsmans Lodge Riverwalk hotel in Turangi with free parking ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6894100/6894090/be56d655.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6894100/6894090/5ec19138.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6894100/6894090/b8e5b580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6894100/6894090/aa178f67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6894100/6894090/1d0bee50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 30 - Oct. 31](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=6894090&PinnedHotelID=6894090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=6894090&PinnedHotelID=6894090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 31 - Nov. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=6894090&PinnedHotelID=6894090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=6894090&PinnedHotelID=6894090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=6894090&PinnedHotelID=6894090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=6894090&PinnedHotelID=6894090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=6894090&PinnedHotelID=6894090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=6894090&PinnedHotelID=6894090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6894100/6894090/598062c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Premium bedding Portable fan Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6894100/6894090/7f43bd78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Cottage 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### 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 ![Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6894100/6894090/1b5ed540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Premium bedding Portable fan Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6894100/6894090/c88781f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Premium bedding Portable fan Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTurangi-Hotels-Sportsmans-Lodge.h6894090.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTurangi-Hotels-Sportsmans-Lodge.h6894090.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.98784%2C175.81712&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2S1_Kzwo11gonz1nGh5LKaPFi1o=) 15 Taupahi Road, Turangi, 3334 #### What's nearby - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Tongariro National Trout Centre - 4 min drive - 5.0 km - River Vineyard - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 6.1 km - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 7.9 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬13 min walk - ‪Delta Coffee - ‬1 min walk - ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk - ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬3 min walk - ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬14 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 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 - Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills 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 ## Similar properties ![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16632600/16632527/12de9721.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park Motutere - Parking included - Free WiFi - Game room - Laundry 9.0 Wonderful 111 reviews CA $73 CA $85 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=16632527&PinnedHotelID=16632527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28940000/28939200/28939180/5426d725.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel Turangi - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services - Laundry 8.8 Excellent 128 reviews CA $59 CA $68 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=28939180&PinnedHotelID=28939180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 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 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 Taupō and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sportsmans Lodge Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 160 8 - Good 113 6 - Okay 31 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 3 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 9.2/10 Staff & service ### 8.2/10 Amenities ### 8.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brendan Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great stay ##### Brendan Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Nov 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice stay. Great location. Very helpful staff. ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter Jun 8, 2023 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice place, convenient to cbd, friendly staff ##### Peter Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor Jan 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly atmosphere. ##### Trevor ### 8/10 Good #### Anthony Dec 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Good for a one night stay. ##### Anthony ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny Oct 2, 2022 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. ##### Penny Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen Apr 24, 2023 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 ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob Mar 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very convenient approximately half way between Auckland and Wellington by road. ##### Rob Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cosmos Jan 12, 2024 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. ##### cosmos Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shanna Mar 19, 2023 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 ##### Shanna Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Willem Jan 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good enough It’s a perfect basic stay. Clean. ##### Willem Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy-Anne Apr 6, 2023 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. ##### Judy-Anne Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob Mar 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Simple and clean. Perfect for a quick sleep while driving north. ##### Rob Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KARNSUDA Jul 17, 2022 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. ##### KARNSUDA Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan Jan 20, 2023 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 :\] ##### Bryan Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine Jan 3, 2023 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. ##### Lorraine ### 8/10 Good #### Josh Feb 4, 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was easy ##### Josh Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dizzy Nov 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything ##### Dizzy ### 4/10 Poor #### Peter Mar 8, 2023 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Way too noisey in rooms near kitchen and lounge ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alistair Sep 28, 2022 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. ##### Alistair Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marta Dec 9, 2023 ##### Marta Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg Nov 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice, quiet and tidy. We look forward to staying here again in the future 😊 ##### Greg Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances Miriam Oct 24, 2023 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 ##### Frances Miriam Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Qinghe Sep 17, 2023 ##### Qinghe Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garry Aug 2, 2023 ##### Garry Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyomachiya-Ryokan-Sakura-Urushitei.h12291971.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Grand-Velas-Riviera-Maya-All-Inclusive.h2406344.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Flathead Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Flathead-Lake-Hotels.0-l6143927-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Cabin Rentals Johnston Canyon](https://www.expedia.ca/Johnston-Canyon-Cabins.d6078323-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Phoenix-Hotels-CIVANA-Wellness-Resort-And-Spa.h841899.Hotel-Information) > > [V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Dubai-Hotels-V-Hotel-Dubai.h13320158.Hotel-Information) > > [The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu](https://www.expedia.ca/Lapu-Lapu-Hotels-The-Reef-Island-Resort-Mactan-Cebu.h45810437.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Trinidad and Tobago](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Trinidad-And-Tobago-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d181-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [remm Roppongi](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Remm-Roppongi.h15968254.Hotel-Information) > > [Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa, an Ascend Collection Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Timmins-Hotels-Cedar-Meadows-Resort-Spa.h10489012.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashnil Mara Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Ashnil-Mara-Camp.h12748836.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Hamptons](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamptons-Hotels.d6056452.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Sheraton-Buganvilias-Resort-Convention-Center.h24197.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento (SMF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/las/smf/las-vegas-to-sacramento) > > [Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/syd/yyz/sydney-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Chennai (MAA) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/maa/yul/chennai-to-montreal) > > [WestJet](https://www.expedia.ca/WestJet-Flights.cWS.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Casablanca (CMN) to Zanzibar Town (ZNZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cmn/znz/casablanca-to-zanzibar) > > [Flights from Munich (MUC) to Amsterdam (AMS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/muc/ams/munich-to-amsterdam) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/yeg/winnipeg-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Marrakech (RAK) to Fes (FEZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/rak/fez/marrakech-to-fes) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Nuremberg (NUE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/nue/toronto-to-nuremberg) ### Cars > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Pearson Intl](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Pearson-Intl.d5921113-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Activities > [Things to do in Portofino](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Portofino.d4324.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Dundurn Castle](https://www.expedia.ca/Dundurn-Castle-Hamilton.d553248621532864788.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit Gambia](https://www.expedia.ca/Gambia.dx63) > > [Visit Phan Thiet](https://www.expedia.ca/Phan-Thiet.dx6054401)