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17 Jul - 19 Jul
In two weeks
24 Jul - 26 Jul
In one month
7 Aug - 9 Aug
In two months
4 Sept - 6 Sept
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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, (230 reviews)
"Great accommodation in a perfect location! Andre and Sonja were very helpful, responsive, and flexible with our check-in and check-out times. We really appreciated their hospitality and would highly recommend staying here."
Australia
Dency
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
Mountain Heights Lodge
Lounge

Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
3.5 star property
Tongariro National Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (846 reviews)
"Toy room was fantastic. Lovely check in with friendly staff! Room was warm. Water was hot!"
Australia
Matthew
The price is NZ$92
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Skotel Alpine Resort
Outdoor dining

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
2.0 star property
Erua
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (48 reviews)
"The best place for rest pre and post tongariro hiking!"
Australia
Maria Sol
The price is NZ$60
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
The Crossing Lodge
Seasonal outdoor pool

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
2.5 star property
Turangi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (569 reviews)
The price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Turangi Leisure 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
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Plateau Lodge
Reception

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location and value for money stay. Staff were very helpful and on-site carpark is handy."
Australia
Victor
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
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
20 July - 21 July
Snowhaven
Studio with Mountain View - Prepaid | Bathroom

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$153
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Ohakune Court Motel
Café

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (91 reviews)
"Comfortable affordable family accommodation. Great for a family of 5"
Australia
Matt
The price is NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
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$140
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Turangi Bridge Motel
Exterior

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
2.0 star property
Ohakune
5.8 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"Very good , tidy , quiet and very comfy bed , will be back again"
New Zealand
Wilton
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
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
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"We loved our stay at this serene lakeside property. It offers a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere while still being just a ten-minute drive from everything you need. The hosts were incredibly lovely and super responsive to all our needs. Highly recommend!"
Australia
yenchung
The price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
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$180
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Judges Pool Motel
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$87
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Snowman Lodge
Interior entrance

Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
4.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (336 reviews)
"Clean room, great food, attentive staff. "
Canada
John
The price is NZ$323
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Powderhorn Chateau
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$471
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
Deluxe Villa, 4 Bedrooms

Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
4.0 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (364 reviews)
"Lovely decorated fishing lodge on the Lake. Wish we had more time there here."
United States
Melissa
The price is NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Tongariro Lodge
Outdoor dining

Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru

Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru
Waiouru
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"Great location, family friendly and helpful host!"
Australia
Ariel
The price is NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru
View from room

River Birches

River Birches
5.0 star property
Turangi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Excellent choice for anglers or ramblers. Nice accommodation, hot tub soaking and sitting by a fire at night were great. Hosts are very knowledgeable about the area and make an enjoyable stay."
United States
Timothy
The price is NZ$872
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July
River Birches
Front of property

The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (211 reviews)
"Close to the supermarket, restaurants ,clean room."
Australia
Tian
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
The Hobbit Motorlodge
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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, very handy to local shops as well as for traveling in and out of Turangi. The room was spacious and very tidy. Good value for money."
Eric 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Turangi Leisure Lodge

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Desert Road Resort information

Number of reviews
6,267
Accommodation
0 Resort
Lowest Price
NZ$60
Highest Price
NZ$872

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.