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Next weekend
22 May - 24 May
In two weeks
29 May - 31 May
In one month
12 Jun - 14 Jun
In two months
10 Jul - 12 Jul
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Recommended hotels in Desert Road

Front of property

Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (227 reviews)
"The continental breakfast of an assortment of cereal, toast and spreads, fruit, yoghurt and drinks was amazing."
Australia
Nicholas
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Mountain Heights Lodge
Reception

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others."
Australia
Victoria
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Seasonal outdoor pool

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
2.5 star property
Turangi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (556 reviews)
"Super clean unit, good value for the whole family to stay comfortably ! "
Australia
David
The price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (354 reviews)
"Stayed just for the night with family- was a comfortable stay. "
United States
Archana
The price is NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Plateau Lodge
Exterior

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$183
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Judges Pool Motel
Deluxe Villa, 4 Bedrooms

Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
4.0 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (359 reviews)
"Lovely mountain lodge feel to the place. Cozy bar area and dinner in the restaurant was amazing. Rooms are not fancy, more basic, but a great stay overall. "
Canada
Cal
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Tongariro Lodge
Family Room - Prepaid

Ohakune Court Motel

Ohakune Court Motel
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (226 reviews)
"Great value for money. Love staying here"
Australia
Donna
The price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Ohakune Court Motel
Dinner served

Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (410 reviews)
"Awesome beds... parking outside room Excellent 5*****"
Australia
Jo
The price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Parklands Motorlodge
Outdoor dining

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
2.0 star property
Erua
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (45 reviews)
"Great stay and opportunity to meet others. "
United States
Joy
The price is NZ$68
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
Café

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (88 reviews)
"Comfortable affordable family accommodation. Great for a family of 5"
Australia
Matt
The price is NZ$86
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Interior

Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (592 reviews)
"A nice tidy and convenient place to stay. The restaurant meals are great and the staff are friendly. "
Australia
Shane
The price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
Turangi Bridge Motel
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
4.5 star property
National Park Village
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (199 reviews)
"Nice place"
Australia
Dana
The price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Interior entrance

The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn
4.0 star property
Ohakune
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (275 reviews)
"Friendly staff, room well equipped. Comfortable bed and quiet room."
United Kingdom
John
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
The Peaks Motor Inn
Interior entrance

Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
4.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (333 reviews)
"Clean room, great food, attentive staff. "
Canada
John
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Powderhorn Chateau
View from room

River Birches

River Birches
5.0 star property
Turangi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Rebecca and Jason are amazing hosts and go out of their way for their guests!!"
Switzerland
Tobias
The price is NZ$1,150
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
River Birches
Front of property

Adventure Lodge & Motel

Adventure Lodge & Motel
3.5 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (300 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Just what we wanted for our family stay. "
Canada
Martin
The price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Tongariro Suite | Terrace/patio

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
4.0 star property
Horopito
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"Beautiful place. With a fantastic view on the ruepahu. Great room, comfortable bed. Breakfast disappointing."
Netherlands
Beatrijs
The price is NZ$485
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
Exterior

Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
2.0 star property
Ohakune
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (98 reviews)
"Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around"
Australia
Nicole
The price is NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Snowman Lodge
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Lake View | Living area

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
4.0 star property
Pukawa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Beautiful, peaceful setting in comfortable accommodation overlooking the lake. On premises restuarant was also very good although menu was a bit limited."
Australia
Brad
The price is NZ$298
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Front of property

Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (100 reviews)
"Room was immaculate. Mary was a gracious host with excellent recommendations for hiking and dining."
United States
Markus
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Alpine Chalets
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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Very good location. Ample parking. Also clean."
Ros 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Skotel Alpine Resort

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Desert Road Resort information

Number of reviews
5,468
Accommodation
0 Resort
Lowest Price
NZ$68
Highest Price
NZ$1,150

Frequently asked questions

What is Desert Road like for a resort holiday?
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What can I do in Desert Road?
Tongariro National Park and Tree Trunk Gorge are a few of the interesting sights to visit. In the area, other attractions include Mount Tongariro and Whakapapa Ski Area.
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.