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Our top choices for Desert Road motels

Front of property

Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (229 reviews)
"The continental breakfast of an assortment of cereal, toast and spreads, fruit, yoghurt and drinks was amazing."
Australia
Nicholas
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July
Mountain Heights Lodge
Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (355 reviews)
"Stayed just for the night with family- was a comfortable stay. "
United States
Archana
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Plateau Lodge
Apartment 1 Bedroom (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (554 reviews)
"Was the best place i have stayed in lingtime true value for money. The lady that was the host is so friendly and helpful. This will be a place i am definately staying in again. Loved it. Glad i stumbled upon it. Highly recommended aaa+++"
Australia
Jason
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Judges Pool Motel
Interior

Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (596 reviews)
"Great place to stay on a budget with great food ."
Australia
Mark
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Turangi Bridge Motel
Dinner served

Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Great place to arrive late in the day because it has a nice restaurant. Our room was warm and snug and its close to the main road and supermarket."
Australia
Jacque
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Parklands Motorlodge
Front of property

The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (210 reviews)
"Close to the supermarket, restaurants ,clean room."
Australia
Tian
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Front of property – evening/night

Snowhaven

Snowhaven
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (310 reviews)
"Budget motel room for sure. Hard bed, hot water was tepid at best. Tight parking."
Australia
Colin
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Snowhaven
Interior entrance

The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn
4.0 star property
Ohakune
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (276 reviews)
"Located between the 2 main parts of town. Easy parking on site. Nice traditional motor inn. Very clean and suitably equipped. "
United Kingdom
Ian
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
The Peaks Motor Inn
Family Room - Prepaid

Ohakune Court Motel

Ohakune Court Motel
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (227 reviews)
"Quite and close to town"
Australia
Alex
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Ohakune Court Motel
Exterior

Ossies Motels and Chalets

Ossies Motels and Chalets
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (153 reviews)
"Lovey place to stay ."
Australia
Andrea
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Ossies Motels and Chalets
Family Apartment | Living area

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
2.0 star property
Ohakune
7.8 out of 10, Good, (104 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. "
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Alpine Motel
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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Staff들도 모두 친절하고 완벽한 숙소였습니다. 기회가 되면 다음에 또 머무르고 싶습니다."
Jung Min 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Tongariro Crossing Lodge

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Desert Road Motels information

Number of reviews
3,427
Accommodation
17 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$131
Highest Price
NZ$186

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Desert Road?
If you're having a hard time finding motels in Desert Road, let us help you find a motel or similar property from over 403 lodging options in the area. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transport.
What is a motel?
At most motels, you're likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room directly from the car park. Introduced in the early 1950s, colourful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and you can see these today along the historic US Route 66.
What are the best motels in Desert Road?
Here you'll find some of our customers' top motels to choose from in the larger area. Mountain Heights Lodge is located 30 km from the heart of Desert Road. Enjoy access to the free parking, spa services and terrace. Turangi Bridge Motel: Free WiFi, free parking and a sauna are available during your stay. Central Desert Road is 16.6 mi (26.8 km) away. Plateau Lodge: Enjoy access to the library, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from the heart of Desert Road. Parklands Motorlodge: Central Desert Road is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) away. A children's pool, free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay. Snowhaven: 23 mi (37.1 km) from the heart of Desert Road. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What can I do in Desert Road?
Enjoy nature with a stop at Tongariro National Park and Tree Trunk Gorge. While you're exploring the area, consider visiting Whakapapa Ski Area, Mount Ruapehu and Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
What's the seasonal weather like in Desert Road?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Desert Road to help you plan yours. 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.