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Our top choices for Desert Road hotels

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, (105 reviews)
"Beautiful place. With a fantastic view on the ruepahu. Great room, comfortable bed. Breakfast disappointing."
Netherlands
Beatrijs
The price is AU$445
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
Lounge

Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
3.5 star property
Tongariro National Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (825 reviews)
"staff was very helpful and the food was very good "
Canada
michel
The price is AU$77
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Skotel Alpine Resort
Exterior

Motuoapa Bay Chalets

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
3.5 star property
Motuoapa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (91 reviews)
"Nice cabin, very clean. "
Australia
Danielle
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Interior entrance

Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
4.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (328 reviews)
"Nice room and staff"
Switzerland
Nora
The price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Powderhorn Chateau
Interior entrance

The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn
4.0 star property
Ohakune
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (271 reviews)
"Friendly staff, room well equipped. Comfortable bed and quiet room."
United Kingdom
John
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
The Peaks Motor Inn
Family Apartment | Living area

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
2.0 star property
Ohakune
7.8 out of 10, Good, (104 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. "
Australia
Peter
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Alpine Motel
Deluxe Villa, 4 Bedrooms

Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
4.0 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (353 reviews)
"* Clean rooms * Kind Staff * Beautiful location "
Australia
Darren
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Tongariro Lodge
View from room

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$1,045
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
River Birches
Apartment 1 Bedroom (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (550 reviews)
"Despite looking a little tired, a great place stay. Convenient and walkable to downtown Turangi. Warm welcome, comfortable room. Friendly staff."
Canada
Alexander
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Judges Pool Motel
Exterior

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (316 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
ashley
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
Exterior

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (98 reviews)
"Loved it - easy place to stay and great facilities. "
Australia
Susan
The price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Café

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (81 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$72
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Front of property

The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (208 reviews)
"Very spacious with a good view and friendly staff."
Canada
Jason
The price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Exterior

Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (349 reviews)
"Great place!! Rent Mt Bikes across the street! Soak in the outdoor tub in the morning!!"
United States
Ryan
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Plateau Lodge
Exterior

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
2.0 star property
Ohakune
5.8 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"The room looked exactly like the pictures. However, there were hair in the shower, spiderwebs throughout the bedroom, mold in the bathroom and the hot water tap was leaking and super difficult to close/open. Staff were very friendly though. "
Australia
Anastasia
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Exterior

Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
2.0 star property
Ohakune
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (94 reviews)
"Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around"
Australia
Nicole
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Snowman Lodge
Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Two Rivers Boutique Lodge Ohakune

Two Rivers Boutique Lodge Ohakune
4.0 star property
Ohakune
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Great place to rest had one of the best sleep in NZ"
United States
Evgeny
The price is AU$288
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Two Rivers Boutique Lodge Ohakune
Front of property – evening/night

Snowhaven

Snowhaven
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (302 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check-in and checkout"
Australia
Victoria
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Snowhaven
Front of property

Adventure Lodge & Motel

Adventure Lodge & Motel
3.5 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (292 reviews)
"Staff was very pleasant "
United States
Eric
The price is AU$77
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Family Room - Prepaid

Ohakune Court Motel

Ohakune Court Motel
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (224 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Linda
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Ohakune Court Motel
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Tree Trunk Gorge

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Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and quiet on the lake shoreline."
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Mountain Heights Lodge

More cheap accommodation in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is AU$51 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$51
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (41 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Desert Road?
Located 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from the heart of Desert Road, Skotel Alpine Resort is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Parklands Motorlodge and Turangi Leisure Lodge. 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?
Quaint Lockwood River Cottage: 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. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, an oven and a microwave. 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 423 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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