Title: River Birches Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # River Birches ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1910x0y125-97b1c2e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![The Duchess's Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1913x0y124-7df2d58a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w1433h2160x723y0-66a169e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1913x0y124-acd6863d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Cottage | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h2152x0y4-69ed8aba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Luxury 10 ### Exceptional ### Serene escape with river views Exceptionally pleasing to the eye, this serene retreat offers modern, clean rooms with river views and easy access to hiking trails. Unwind in private cedar hot tubs or savour a fresh, beautifully presented private dinner at the lodge. ## Popular amenities - Bar - Housekeeping - Air conditioning - Parking included - Free WiFi £405 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 1 - Dec 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=3124342&PinnedHotelID=3124342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=3124342&PinnedHotelID=3124342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 2 - Dec 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=3124342&PinnedHotelID=3124342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=3124342&PinnedHotelID=3124342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=3124342&PinnedHotelID=3124342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=3124342&PinnedHotelID=3124342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=3124342&PinnedHotelID=3124342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=3124342&PinnedHotelID=3124342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 12 of 12 rooms ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1911x0y125-06459ece.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### The Admirals Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Private outdoor hot tub Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge LED TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Blackout curtains - 484 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![The Duchess's Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1925x0y111-e5f8a54e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### The Duchess's Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Blackout curtains Select Comfort bed Egyptian cotton bed sheets Down duvet - 344 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/6c978746.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### The Major's Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Blackout curtains Select Comfort bed Egyptian cotton bed sheets Down duvet - 344 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Luxury Cottage | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h2152x0y4-69ed8aba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Cottage 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Full-sized fridge/freezer Dishwasher LED TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - 2691 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 7 - 3 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### The Admirals Room - Sleeps 2 ![Private kitchen | Electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/b4deb791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Cottage - Sleeps 7 ### The Majors Room - Sleeps 2 ![Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/3f28c126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### The Duchesss Room - Sleeps 2 ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/18fe1c54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Exclusive use of River Birches ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Egyptian cotton bed sheets Down duvet Select Comfort bed - 6 bedrooms - Sleeps 17 - 6 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/18fe1c54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Two bedroom (Major's and Admirals) ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Egyptian cotton bed sheets Down duvet Select Comfort bed Premium bedding - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### Two Bedroom (Major's And Admirals) - Sleeps 4 ### Exclusive Use Of River Birches - Sleeps 17 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this lodge. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station - Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and outdoor furniture Room features All guest rooms at River Birches offer comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and air conditioning. Other amenities include: - Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds - Separate baths/showers, free toiletries and hairdryers - Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and free infant beds ### Awards and affiliations Eco-certified property This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Classic Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/803c985e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tongariro Lodge Turangi - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 343 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 6 Dec - 7 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=2946935&PinnedHotelID=2946935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61340000/61339000/61338998/972148aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Turangi Leisure Lodge Turangi - 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Hostel Turangi - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services - Laundry 8.8 Excellent 132 reviews £33 includes taxes & fees 6 Dec - 7 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&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 transport - Electric car charging station on site - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Ski storage ### Family friendly - In-room cot ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - On a river - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 1 floor - 3 buildings - Built in 2010 - Designated smoking areas - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Egyptian cotton sheets - Free cot - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Pillow menu - Select Comfort mattress ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels - IPod dock - MP3 dock ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Heated floor - Heating (climate-controlled) - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 415 per night. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: NZD 150 per vehicle (one-way) - Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 150 (one-way) - Rollaway bed fee: NZD 415 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 major credit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand. ### Property is also known as River Birches House Turangi River Birches Turangi River Birches Lodge Turangi River Birches Lodge River Birches Lodge River Birches Turangi River Birches Lodge Turangi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Birches pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at River Birches? > As of 1 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Birches on 14 Dec 2025 start from £404.60, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Turangi-Hotels-River-Birches.h3124342.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at River Birches? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at River Birches? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at River Birches? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Does River Birches provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 150 per vehicle applies. ### Where is River Birches located? > Situated on a river, this luxury lodge is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Tongariro National Trout Centre, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Kuratau Jetty. Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Tree Trunk Gorge are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## River Birches Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 23 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was an amazing lodge to stay while we travelled around Tongariro National Park. The owners are very friendly and want to make your stay as pleasant as possible. I would HIGHLY recommend staying in this hidden gem. If I ever come back I will most certainly stay here again. Also, their breakfast was outstanding. ##### Sebastian Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy 9 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent choice for anglers or ramblers. Nice accommodation, hot tub soaking and sitting by a fire at night were great. Hosts are very knowledgeable about the area and make an enjoyable stay. ##### Timothy Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark 23 Dec 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect R&R. Great location by Lake Taupo away from the busier tourist areas and great for outdoor activities such as tramping and fishing. Accommodation first class as was the hosting. ##### mark ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The owners are kind and gracious hosts. My trip was more spontaneous, and they did an incredible job in helping me put together a wonderful visit to Tongariro. The bed and bedding are excellent. The cedar hot tub is wonderful after a long day out. Most of all, the peace and quiet was great. ##### James Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Awesome and professional hosts. Very new and peaceful. Five Stars ##### James Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecilia 21 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful modern lodge with gracious hosts. The property has a lot of indoor and outdoor public areas to relax with a glass of wine and book in hand. Rebecca and Jason are attentive, anticipating their clients needs, and are at the ready to make great dining and sightseeing recommendations. The private cedar hot tubs room side are to die for. Highly recommended. ##### Cecilia Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheryl 25 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We were only there for a night & were upgraded from a room in the lodge, to the cottage, due to Cyclone Gabrielle which was just beautiful. Luckily Jason was able to get a booking for dinner that night at The Hare & Copper Eatery plus transport which was a great recommend, although the cottage had full cooking facilities. Just loved the design of the lodge & cottage! ##### Sheryl Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan Francisco 28 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Increíble lugar! Este hospedaje fue uno de los mejores que hemos tenido. El lugar está increible y los host fueron magníficos. ##### Juan Francisco Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sydney 9 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities River Birches architectural quality and detail was exceptionally pleasing to the eye. ##### Sydney Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 16 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very Welcoming 5-Star Lodge in Turangi A fantastic lodge steps from the Tongariro river hiking trails and 15 minutes from the National Park. Jason was a great host. Breakfast was excellent. They are very welcoming and share lots of information and provide access to local guides and equipment. High praise from us! ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect Beautiful and relaxing, both luxurious and cozy. We highly recommend the 5-course dinner for an additional fee. The hiking and rafting vendors that River Birches can book for you are also excellent. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Food was wonderful! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property is absolutely fantastic! The owners Jason and Rebecca were a complete delight. The property is gorgeous and located within a stone’s throw of great hiking and biking tracks not to mention world-class fishing. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roman 12 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Это было потрясающе! Очень красиво, уютно и потрясающе милые хозяева! ##### Roman Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bing 14 Jun 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Luxurious and comfort to visit The house is amazing, elegant decoration and warm Lodge. They have a private hot spa and the environment follows Japanese spa style. All elements tell you you are on holiday and are free here. Anthony is a nice masterchief and every dish made by him is such delicious! I can tell the oyster they got is the best I have ever taken. Strongly recommended! ##### Bing Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Restful boutique luxury! Spacious and beautifully appointed rooms and living/dining areas in an elegant East meets West style. Easy access to riverside walks a real bonus. Owners Jason and Rebecca were fantastic hosts, reaching out to us before our arrival for dinner arrangements and greeting us with welcome drinks in the serene English style garden. We had delicious hot breakfasts and beautifully presented multi course dinners in the lodge by private chef/host/tour adviser Anthony - easy decision to eat in every night after the first night's fantastic dinner featuring line caught trout and wild venison! Jason and Anthony had very helpful advice on tackling the Tongaririo Alpine Crossing and Rebecca made sure we had our hikers' lunches and very kindly sorted our post hike laundry. Our overall experience was of staying with friends in a very warm and welcoming elegantly designed home. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jecca 7 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Peaceful and relaxing oasis We were looking for relaxing and comfortable accommodations close to the national park so that we could complete the alpine trail. We came across River Birches on Expedia, the pictures and reviews looked amazing and I am pleased to say that they were accurate. From the moment that we booked Jason and Rebecca (the owners) were in contact to make sure that our stay would be perfect, they checked our arrival time and had everything ready when we got there. As it was our honeymoon they even upgraded us to make our stay even special. Jason was so helpful in booking our private guide during the Trail which was amazing! Our guide Sal was so knowledgeable and provided lots of interesting facts along this 12 mile walk. The room was modern, clean and relaxing. It had a beautiful bright bathroom with all the amenities. The gardens looked like a Pinterest picture full of roses, tropical plants and herbs. If you want a relaxing stay, with people that care about your experience this is the place for you! ##### Jecca Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison 13 Nov 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Luxury Lodge for fishing ans walking activities Fly fishing on wild rivers with my son. Great cottage with fridge ready for our breakfast needs. Catered to my son's food problems wonderfully Full facilities to entertain or to use caterers to prepare a private dinner. Private dinner at the lodge was so fresh and tasty and beautifully presented. Hosts a delight surrounding so peaceful. river next door with great walking tracks. ##### Alison Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek 27 Jun 2023 ##### Derek Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Jan 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Gay-Friendly Hotels in Port Harcourt](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Harcourt-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d2782-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Regent's Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Regents-Park-Hotels.0-l507742-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Quincy Hotel Singapore by Far East Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Singapore-Hotels-Quincy-Hotel.h2450073.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Vesuvio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rapallo-Hotels-Hotel-Vesuvio.h1409712.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Fantasy Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fantasy-Island-Hotels.0-l553248621561946078-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Sidari](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Sidari-Hotels.s50-0-d6051477.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Paris](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels.d179898.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Casa Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yateley-Hotels-The-Casa-Hotel.h1382464.Hotel-Information) > > [TravelodgeUK Hotels in Galashiels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galashiels-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d602416--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Atlanta-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Atlanta-Downtown.h24736.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Vík í Mýrdal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vik-I-Myrdal-Hotels-Hotel-Vik.h35767873.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [The Marly Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Marly-Hotel.h6885966.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Riverside Hotels in Oxfordshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Oxfordshire-Riverside-Hotel.0-0-d6046228-triversidehotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Villa Bordeaux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santorini-Hotels-Villa-Bordeaux.h19145052.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Howtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Howtown-Hotels.d6025805.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Katathani Phuket Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Phuket-Hotels-Katathani-Phuket-Beach-Resort.h1087505.Hotel-Information) > > [Caravan Parks Isle of Anglesey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Anglesey-Caravan-Parks.d7873-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels near Diggerland Yorkshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Diggerland-Yorkshire-Hotels.0-l553248621532494377-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from San Juan (SJU) to Beef Island (EIS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sju/eis/san-juan-to-tortola) > > [Flights from Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Mahón (MAH)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/pmi/mah/palma-de-mallorca-to-mahon) > > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Ciudad Juárez (CJS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/cjs/glasgow-to-ciudad-juarez) ### Packages > [Balos Lagoon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balos-Lagoon-Crete.d553248621532502076.Attraction) ### General > [Visit Santillana del Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santillana-Del-Mar.dx603042)