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Reviews

6.4 out of 10
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverbed Lodge - Lake Taupo Home

A rare find just seconds from the edge of the Tauranga-Taupo River, Riverbed Lodge is a holiday house ideal for your next family vacation.

Not just for the human members of your family, Riverbed Lodge is pet-friendly too and fully fenced with plenty of space to run and play.

Riverbed Lodge is a holiday home reminiscent of Kiwi summers of old, where every second was spent outdoors fishing, swimming, climbing trees or playing backyard cricket. Dinners don't get any easier or more quintessentially Kiwi than a BBQ dinner on the deck!

Riverbed Lodge is decked out with a retro style and plenty of comfy couches for watching movies or getting stuck into a good book. With three bedrooms, there's more than enough space for the whole whanau.

Keen fishers will love the location, right on the banks of Tauranga-Taupo River - a hotspot for famous brown and rainbow trout. Peaceful and secluded, you can disconnect entirely from big city life at Riverbed Lodge.

Spend the days fishing, or pack a picnic and take the 12-minute walk to Oruatua picnic site and pretty Maraetai Bay. You're just 5-minutes drive from Turangi for supplies and takeaways, and 30-minutes from Taupo.

For a old-school getaway and return to the simple life, Riverbed Lodge is waiting to welcome you!
Please note that only the downstairs portion of the property is available to book.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tauranga Taupo

Located in Tauranga Taupo, this holiday home is near the beach. River Vineyard and The Landing Lake Taupō are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Tauranga Taupo, Lake Taupo

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 15 min drive - 19.3 km
  • River Vineyard - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 17 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 18 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hare & Copper - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Licorice Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tomi's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverbed Lodge - Lake Taupo Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverbed Lodge - Lake Taupo Home?

As of 14 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverbed Lodge - Lake Taupo Home on 4 April 2026 start from NZ$619, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverbed Lodge - Lake Taupo Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverbed Lodge - Lake Taupo Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverbed Lodge - Lake Taupo Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverbed Lodge - Lake Taupo Home located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Taupō and within 9 miles (15 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

6.4
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6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tania C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away with family

Place is perfect if you have kids it's comfortable and can relax. There was only 1 tea towel and the shower needs fixing. Overall enjoyed our stay great for family get togethers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Our get together weekend

Great place for big groups.. ideally for if have teenagers to young adults as can have their own space downstairs, and parents upstairs. It Needs some updating and maintenance and in the winter not sure how warm it would be.. but we had a lovely weekend and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house with Character

Great place to stay for a large group or family. If you are wanting 5-star accommodation, then stay somewhere else. If you are wanting a large clean place to stay with character, then you have found the right one. Very close to the Marina and park area (5min drive) to take young kids to play safely by the lake front or have a game of cricket on the reserve. Not far to Turangi to use the Hot Pools and go shopping at the supermarket. Only an hour away to visit the Army museum in Waiouru to have some fun. There is a petrol station right across the road to stock up on fresh milk etc, and they do Fish and chips and burgers etc. The Property is on the main road (Highway one) so is a bit noisy with trucks etc through the night, but you cannot do anything about that. If you have very young children in your group, you will have to keep an eye on them while outside. The property does say it is fenced but it is small and easy for young children to climb over. Upstairs Shower unfortunatly dosn't work and very little shower pressure downstairs. Most tolet and bathroom doors don't have locks same with bedrooms. So ok for families but maybe not so much for large groups travelling together sharing a place to stay. But all in all, a great place to spend with your family with lots of beds and rooms to play or relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great house but listing needs updating and bathrooms need to be fixed!

Really great house for a big group. Lots of space and different areas to hang out. BUT there were a few FLAWS though which lowered my rating a lot. When hiring a house you expect the all the basics to function... Sadly it was only after we arrived we found out the bbq couldn't be used (and we had bought food to cook on the bbq, plus it's hard to cook for large groups with only a oven!), And that the upstairs shower head was broken... Basically unusable. Then we discovered the upstairs bathroom door couldn't even be shut! So just be sure you know what your getting when you hire the place. Hopefully the listing gets updated to reflect the house and it's amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

anjali r.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

They need to upgrade the whole Bach! Bad water pressure and fuse/power! Insects EVERYWHERE!!!

It was horrible. Only good thing was the big amount of space! Would never recommend ANYONE to go there! As soon as we walked in we saw spider webs and spiders all by the light switches and corners of every single room. We weren't provided with a decent heater! Everyone slept in the cold! We had to sleep and eat in the living room upstairs because it's the only room that could provide a nice warm place for us. The most annoying thing was when the powers kept going off and we had to go down about 4 times every day just to turn the fuse on! They told us we can't get heaters in every room because it would affect the electricity (which we weren't informed about until we got there!) Not to mention the oil heaters are horrible! We would leave the heater on for the whole day and the rooms would still be cold! Please upgrade your place! Even the toilet on the bottom floor is filled with creepy weird writing everywhere! We also had to shower with very minimum and cold water! It is winter so upgrade your Bach! I would not recommend anyone going there unless if they get heat pumps or proper heaters! We bought 2 of our own heaters the next day and had to ask Bertina to bring us some more heaters and she bought one good heater! All the bunk beds are broken and need new mattresses, the mattress literally has this shallow shape in the. middle from so many guests sleeping on it. everytime we turn around on the bed the whole bed would make really annoying broken noises! The bottom room with 2 bunk beds, that rooms light bulb wasn't even working! It was dark and cold in that room! I don't want to ever go back there! I did mention to keep the Bach clean since we have kids and few adults with allergies! It was still so dusty and insects everywhere! we couldn't even shower properly since the water was cold and barely warm, there was hardly any water coming out, the sink taps had more water pressure compared to the shower water pressure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

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