Desert Road Travel Guide
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The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$172 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
NZ$172
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, but no AC"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026
Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is NZ$102 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$102
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Whakapapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (878 reviews)
"Loved the location, view out our window of a volcano and very close to multiple hiking trails"
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$194 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$194
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
"The motel owner was super helpful and very nice. He owns alpacas and gave us carrots to go feed them. The room was clean and had everything that we needed. We had a guided tour and the meeting point was super close so the location was perfect for us. The mountain view from the motel was ..."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
88 Pukawa Road Pukawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Pukawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Pukekaikiore and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are located ...
Rocky Mountain Chalets
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49) Ohakune NZ3
Stay at this golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
Cosy cabins , mountain views and pet friendly.
Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this cabin in Ohakune. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Great location. Great host. Great atmosphere. Awesome showers and it was wonderful to have our dog join us. Thanks Nick"
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stay near popular Desert Road attractions
- Tongariro National Park
- Lake Taupō
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Mount Tongariro
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Turoa Ski Area
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Taranaki Falls
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Big Carrot
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Kuratau Jetty
- Mountain Bike Station
- River Vineyard
- West Ridge Quad Ski Lift
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Hut Flat Rope Tow
- Waterfall Express Chair
