Desert Road Travel Guide
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The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$144 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$144
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We stay here a lot. Always good"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is NZ$101 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$101
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (867 reviews)
"Location, staff, and amenities are great. The property is much more beat up than shown, but not dirty. Would recommend"
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$152 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$152
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (243 reviews)
"Andre was a great host and left us with a very positive experience of our stay. Definitely will be coming back next time we hike the national park."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 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.
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.
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Gorgeous view of the lake from the deck! Watched the beautiful sunrise. Well equipped kitchen."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
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! (19 reviews)
"Hello, we would like to clarify something regarding our booking for the Cozy Cabin Mountain View. The description and pictures indicated that the cabin has one bathroom and toilet inside the cabin. However, upon arrival, we found that the bathroom and toilet are shared/common facilities located outside ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 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
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro National Park
- Mount Ruapehu
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Mount Tongariro
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Turoa Ski Area
- Taranaki Falls
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Big Carrot
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Kuratau Jetty
- Mountain Bike Station
- River Vineyard
- West Ridge Quad
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Hut Flat Rope Tow
- Waterfall Express Chair
- Centennial Chair
