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Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (193 reviews)
"Great room, great location. So peaceful but yet not too far away from where you need to be. "
United Kingdom
don
The price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Mountain Heights Lodge

Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
3.5 star property
Tongariro National Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (817 reviews)
"Helpful staff and good restaurant on site. The room was clean, albeit super hot and there was no fan or air con. The kitchen is small considering the size of the site but had most things one would need. "
United Kingdom
Harrison
The price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Skotel Alpine Resort

Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (345 reviews)
"Great place!! Rent Mt Bikes across the street! Soak in the outdoor tub in the morning!!"
United States
Ryan
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Plateau Lodge

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Good staff, good room, close to the mountain. "
Australia
Balthazar
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Motuoapa Bay Chalets

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
3.5 star property
Motuoapa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (87 reviews)
"This was a great place to stop overnight on way north. Easy to find, easy parking, retro but very clean and functional space with everything needed. Really appreciated the little deck area with table and chairs as it was a nice night to dine outside. Close to main road but fenced and with door shut for the night no road noise really. We would stay again when passing through. "
Australia
Andrea
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Motuoapa Bay Chalets

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
2.0 star property
Erua
7.8 out of 10, Good, (37 reviews)
"Kitchen was great, didn't go skiing as summer, clean facilities and secure. All in all great."
Australia
Diane
The price is AU$53
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (80 reviews)
"Great value for money, the Barracks suite was great, shower was ready and towels were available, the noise from the road was not too loud either."
Australia
Brent
The price is AU$78
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
2.5 star property
Turangi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (507 reviews)
"Spacious apartment- one bedroom upstairs and one down, clean and practical and walking distance to shops - would definitely stay again. "
Australia
Sylvia
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
4.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (326 reviews)
"Nice room and staff"
Switzerland
Nora
The price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Powderhorn Chateau

River Birches

River Birches
5.0 star property
Turangi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"This was an amazing lodge to stay while we travelled around Tongariro National Park. The owners are very friendly and want to make your stay as pleasant as possible. I would HIGHLY recommend staying in this hidden gem. If I ever come back I will most certainly stay here again. Also, their breakfast was outstanding. "
United States
Sebastian
The price is AU$808
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
River Birches

Adventure Lodge & Motel

Adventure Lodge & Motel
3.5 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (281 reviews)
"Clean room and bathrooms. Overall great facility!! John drove us to the Alpine crossing and gave us a walkthrough of the history behind the tongariro national park and safety tips for the hike. We had a great experience. Thank you John."
United States
Nakul
The price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Adventure Lodge & Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (554 reviews)
"Nice clean room very comfortable bed lovely hot shower highly recommend "
United Kingdom
Hazel
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Turangi Bridge Motel

The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (207 reviews)
"Very spacious with a good view and friendly staff."
Canada
Jason
The price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
The Hobbit Motorlodge

Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
4.0 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (347 reviews)
"* Clean rooms * Kind Staff * Beautiful location "
Australia
Darren
The price is AU$311
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Tongariro Lodge

Snowhaven

Snowhaven
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (295 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check-in and checkout"
Australia
Victoria
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Snowhaven

Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
2.0 star property
Ohakune
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (91 reviews)
"Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around"
Australia
Nicole
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Snowman Lodge

Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (390 reviews)
"Rooms are a great , good food at the restaurant, great swimming pool and lots of kid's activities"
Australia
Desmond
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Parklands Motorlodge

Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (540 reviews)
"Clean & quiet "
United States
Sarah
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Judges Pool Motel

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Amazing experience, great location. Kids friendly and close to dinning and snow mountain "
Australia
Azamal
The price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Rocky Mountain Chalets

The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn
4.0 star property
Ohakune
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (262 reviews)
"Friendly staff, room well equipped. Comfortable bed and quiet room."
United Kingdom
John
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
The Peaks Motor Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Desert Road?
Located 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from the heart of Desert Road, The Park Hotel Ruapehu is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Turangi Leisure Lodge and Turangi Bridge Motel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Desert Road.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Desert Road has to offer?
Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake: This holiday home rental outside of Desert Road is located on a lake, and has a fireplace, a patio and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Make the most of garden in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Desert Road.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Desert Road, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Desert Road.
What's it like staying in Desert Road?
Visitors to Desert Road will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 429 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Desert Road.
What should I see while I'm in Desert Road?
A couple of favourite places to visit are Tongariro National Park and Tree Trunk Gorge. You'll also find Mount Tongariro and Whakapapa Ski Area in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Desert Road guide.
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.

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