Hostels in Desert Road

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Our top choices for Desert Road hostels

Lobby sitting area
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
National Park Village
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (85)
"Very nice place to stay "
Australia
David
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
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Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
4.0 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (134)
"Great staff, great kitchen, bathrooms and lounge. Everything we needed in a great location. "
Australia
Robert
The price is NZ$85
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great especially that they welcome dogs "
Carl 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Turangi Bridge Motel

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Desert Road Hostels information

Number of reviews
219
Accommodation
4 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$85
Highest Price
NZ$138

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Desert Road?
Our travellers like these accommodations in the area, and they may have reasonable room rates: The Park Hotel Ruapehu - 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from the heart of Desert Road. Property features at this hotel include free Wi-Fi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance. Turangi Bridge Motel - 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from the heart of Desert Road. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant at this guest house.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Desert Road?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -1°C. The rainiest months in Desert Road are September, October, July and May, with each month seeing an average of 198 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Desert Road?
Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate these things around Desert Road. Get out into nature with places such as Tongariro National Park, Tree Trunk Gorge and Mount Tongariro. Cultural attractions include Tongariro National Trout Centre. Additional attractions include Whakapapa Ski Area, Mount Ruapehu and Tongariro Alpine Crossing.