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Our top choices for Desert Road hotels

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Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (186)
"Clean room, nice staff, comfy bed"
United States
Erin
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Mountain Heights Lodge
Lounge
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
3.5 star property
Tongariro National Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (813)
"Great location to the National park trails. "
United States
Rebecca
The price is NZ$92
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Skotel Alpine Resort
Outdoor dining
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
2.0 star property
Erua
7.8 out of 10, Good, (35)
"Great property warm rooms easy check in and out "
Australia
Tamera
The price is NZ$61
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
Reception
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Good staff, good room, close to the mountain. "
Australia
Balthazar
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Seasonal outdoor pool
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
2.5 star property
Turangi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (503)
"Good place to stay after a long drive"
Australia
Campbell
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Exterior
Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (343)
"Everyone was delightful "
United States
Drew
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Plateau Lodge
Deluxe Villa, 4 Bedrooms
Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
4.0 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (346)
"* Clean rooms * Kind Staff * Beautiful location "
Australia
Darren
The price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Tongariro Lodge
Café
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78)
"Great location! Room and bathrooms were clean and all the amenities were available. Staff were friendly."
Australia
Shenjia
The price is NZ$98
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Interior entrance
Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
4.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (323)
"Great staff, Daria was very helpful, and the room was clean and perfect!"
United States
Jared
The price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Powderhorn Chateau
Front of property
Adventure Lodge & Motel

Adventure Lodge & Motel

Adventure Lodge & Motel
3.5 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (277)
"Clean room and bathrooms. Overall great facility!! John drove us to the Alpine crossing and gave us a walkthrough of the history behind the tongariro national park and safety tips for the hike. We had a great experience. Thank you John."
United States
Nakul
The price is NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Front of property
The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (205)
"Very spacious with a good view and friendly staff."
Canada
Jason
The price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Exterior
Motuoapa Bay Chalets

Motuoapa Bay Chalets

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
3.5 star property
Motuoapa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (85)
"Great little spot, playground was a definitely a hit with the kids. "
Australia
Chase
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Front of property – evening/night
Snowhaven

Snowhaven

Snowhaven
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (295)
"Clean room, easy check-in and checkout"
Australia
Victoria
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Snowhaven
Interior
Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (550)
"Nice clean room very comfortable bed lovely hot shower highly recommend "
United Kingdom
Hazel
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Turangi Bridge Motel
Exterior
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
2.0 star property
Ohakune
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (91)
"Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around"
Australia
Nicole
The price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Snowman Lodge
Building design
Tongariro Boutique B&B

Tongariro Boutique B&B

Tongariro Boutique B&B
2.5 star property
Erua
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (45)
"Awesome and would stay again"
Australia
Kelly
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Tongariro Boutique B&B
Exterior
Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (89)
"Amazing experience, great location. Kids friendly and close to dinning and snow mountain "
Australia
Azamal
The price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (535)
"Had everything we needed and it was a very comfortable room. Perfect for our night before hiking the Tongariro Crossing!"
United States
Wei-li
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Judges Pool Motel
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area
Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
4.5 star property
National Park Village
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (184)
"All staff were extremely polite and kind, suite was brand new and warm. Would stay here again!"
United States
Scott
The price is NZ$289
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
View from room
River Birches

River Birches

River Birches
5.0 star property
Turangi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"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. "
United States
Sebastian
The price is NZ$901
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
River Birches
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Tree Trunk Gorge

Explore the great outdoors at Tree Trunk Gorge, a lovely green space in Desert Road. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were very nice and even gave me a trail recommendation given we could not do the alpine crossing as planned that day! The unit was very clean and cozy and had exactly what was needed for a comfortable stay. The location was great, only 15 minute drive from the national park visitor center. The property is very peaceful and I enjoyed watching the alpacas at night from the back yard. Would highly recommend!"
Courtney 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Mountain Heights Lodge

More cheap accommodation in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$61 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$61
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (34 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Desert Road?
Located 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from the heart of Desert Road, The Park Hotel Ruapehu is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Turangi Bridge Motel and Turangi Leisure Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Desert Road.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Desert Road has to offer?
Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake: This holiday home rental outside of Desert Road is located on a lake, and has a fireplace, a patio and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Make the most of garden in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Desert Road.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Desert Road, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Desert Road.
What's it like staying in Desert Road?
Visitors to Desert Road will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 440 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Desert Road.
What should I see while I'm in Desert Road?
A couple of favourite places to visit are Tongariro National Park and Tree Trunk Gorge. You'll also find Mount Tongariro and Whakapapa Ski Area in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Desert Road guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Desert Road?
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.