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Check availability on Desert Road Cheap Hotels

Tonight
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Tomorrow
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Next weekend
2 Oct - 4 Oct
In two weeks
9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for Desert Road cheap hotels

A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the landscape.
A hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.
A terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
Tongariro National Park
Australia
Stefanie
NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Skotel Alpine Resort
A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".
A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a natural landscape with hills and trees.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.
A sculpture of a tree in a landscaped area with a building in the background.

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Handro
NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Mountain Heights Lodge
A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.
A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.
A room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.
A sign for Plateau Lodge with a stone border and a wooden signboard.

3. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Plateau Lodge
A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.
A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".
A rooftop pool area with two hot tubs, surrounded by a wooden fence and various tropical plants.
A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, and chairs. There are windows and an exit sign.

4. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Harley
NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a fire action notice on the wall.
A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a television in the living space.
A dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a floral arrangement.

5. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi
Australia
Libby
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Turangi Leisure Lodge
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A blue building with a sign reading "Manowhenua Lodge" and an "Office" sign.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden accent wall, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
An outdoor deck with wooden benches and tables, surrounded by glass doors and windows, with a view of the sky and trees.

6. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
National Park Village
Canada
Cameron
NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A white SUV parked at an electric vehicle charging station.

7. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
NZ$52
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Crossing Lodge
A row of wooden decked cabins with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of the surrounding greenery.
A building labeled "OFFICE" with a paved entrance, potted plants, and a bench.
A sign for Judges Pool Motel with a mailbox and a landscaped area with trees and grass.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a fish wall, and various informational posters.

8. Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
Turangi
Australia
Nicola
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Judges Pool Motel
A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a towel rack.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses surrounded by dense trees and a river.
A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a large island, and a view of trees.

9. Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
Turangi
New Zealand
Nokuthaba
NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Tongariro Lodge
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.
A resort with a swimming pool, red buildings, and surrounding greenery.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.
A wooden cabin-style room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

10. Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
Turangi
Australia
Rod
NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Parklands Motorlodge
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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent
"We stay here a lot. Always good"
Kevin 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

8/10 Good
"Location, staff, and amenities are great. The property is much more beat up than shown, but not dirty. Would recommend"
Jake 3-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Skotel Alpine Resort

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When is the best time for a budget trip to Desert Road?
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What is there to see and do in Desert Road?
You don't have to spend big to find things to see and do in Desert Road. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then fill your itinerary with sights that cost little or nothing at all. If you're eager to get outdoors, you can enjoy the natural setting at Tongariro National Park, Tree Trunk Gorge or Mount Tongariro.

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