Lars - the owner - is a friendly guy and recommended a nice place close by to enjoy a beautiful view over the lake. He was not able to recommend a place for dinner which served something different then Fish and Chips but we still found something but mind you - most places are closed by 8 pm! The place was clean and the kitchen is super well equipped. As the owners use it themselves it is all very clean. The outside seating area is lovely an the recycling bins are a big plus in a place like that with the amount of waste produced. Lars is pretty relaxed. When we told him that we broke the room key while trying to get in- dont ask how we managed that!- he did not kick a fuzz at all. It turned out that other must have had the same problem before trying to open room doors. It is tricky. Minus point which I need to mention: We expected an ensuite bathroom and were a bit surprised to find the toilet outside the room sharing with the rest.

My nearly 5 year old Grand-Daughter and I stayed there! Was so warm,so inviting, and we just Loved it! Clean kitchen, and amenities, Very comfy,warm beds! Best of all was the lovely,warm,friendly ambience! Roaring log fire,lovely comraderie, and Mogwai the Hound was an added bonus!, Jasmine was in her element! Rob was a wonderful Host, and we had a great time. I would highly recommend Riverstone Backpackers to you all!

I go to Turangi for the fishing. There'splenty of accomodation in Turangi for the angler. Some cheaper a lot more expensive, I have stayed at Riverstone for the last 3 trips and will keep going back. They have everything I need from drying room to fish cleaning facilities but the main thing that brings me back is the local knowledge of the owner Rob. Unlike other accomodeation Rob fishes a lot and his advise is always spot on. You'd pay a local guide $$$ for the information. If you can convince him to go out with you even better.....

I stay at Turangi as it is so close to Whakapapa ski field, and Riverstone backpackers is the best value for money accomdation in Turangi. My favorite part is the big covered outdoor deck. The beds are comfortable and everything is clean. I would recommend it to anyone.