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Top hotels and accommodation in Desert Road

Snowman Lodge

2.0 star property
Ohakune
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (88)
"snowman lodge was fanrastic! the staff is nice, room is beautiful, kitchen is clean and big. and so close from the mountain. so glad i stayed here. thank you! "
Japan
Mayumi
The price is AU$82
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Snowman Lodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

3.5 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (201)
"The parking is pretty cramped, but the unit was nice and tidy. "
Australia
Matthew
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
The Hobbit Motorlodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

2.5 star property
Turangi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (481)
"Could walk everywhere. Spa on site added to relaxing stay"
Australia
Ann
The price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (314)
"The unit we stayed in was clean & tidy .The queen sized bed was very comfortable compared to the single bed.was resonbly well priced."
Australia
Mark
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Rocky Mountain Chalets

3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (84)
"Very friendly helpful staff. Awesome day! "
Australia
Kimberlee
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Rocky Mountain Chalets

Waiouru Welcome Inn

3.0 star property
Waiouru
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (121)
"Just a place to lay our heads on the way home. We arrived after dark and left early morning. Arranged to have the unit left open for us. Beautiful view of the ⛰️ mountain the next morning. "
New Zealand
Rachel
The price is AU$95
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Waiouru Welcome Inn

Snowhaven

3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (293)
"Great central area, room was tidy and looked nice. Bathroom was in dire need of some upkeep most things were usable but broken like the taps and shower head, soaps were leaking in the shower which led to the drain overflowing with bubbles when taking a shower in the morning! Sink also leaked water all over the floor somehow? The noise from the neighbours using the water next door right next to our heads sounded like a tv playing white noise at 150dcbls! But lucky they didn’t use it long or...
Australia
Kiah
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Snowhaven

Powderhorn Chateau

4.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (320)
"Great place and fantastic hot pool"
Australia
David
The price is AU$301
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Powderhorn Chateau

Judges Pool Motel

3.5 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (520)
"Nice and quiet. Very tidy and clean. Good kitchenette and cooking facilities "
Australia
Peter
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Judges Pool Motel

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (73)
"Great location! Room and bathrooms were clean and all the amenities were available. Staff were friendly."
Australia
Shenjia
The price is AU$74
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Ohakune Court Motel

3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (217)
"It was good and clean. Parking is easy"
Australia
BARRY
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Ohakune Court Motel

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

2.0 star property
Erua
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (31)
"Great budget location for exploring and hiking the park. Kitchen gets busy and was missing spoons (common issue in shared kitchens- we had our own so it wasn’t a problem, somewhat dated and mostly clean. Liked the easy self check-in as well. Not a rowdy or loud hostel- we stayed here with our kids in a family room and had a great sleep and stay."
Canada
Jean-Francois
The price is AU$52
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

2.0 star property
Ohakune
4.8 out of 10, (5)
"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$127
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

Mountain Heights Lodge

3.0 star property
National Park Village
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (173)
"The stay was even better than imagined. The owners were so accommodating. They helped us to get better WiFi and provided us snacks as well. The main lodge area was comfortable and quiet to work as well. Such nice people!"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Mountain Heights Lodge

Ossies Motels and Chalets

3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (150)
"We had a brilliant stay here! Lovely owners and gave us a great welcome which we appreciate after a long day cycling. Fantastic kitchen with everything that we could wish for to cook ourselves a meal . Spacious cabin and very clean and we were able to bring our bikes inside which is very important to us. So quiet and peaceful! Highly recommend! "
Australia
Celia
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Ossies Motels and Chalets

Pipers Lodge

3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (140)
"Great Spa and Sauna to recover from trekking. Friendly staff."
Australia
Wendell
The price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Pipers Lodge

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

4.0 star property
Horopito
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (104)
"Very clean room and luxury amenities. Staff is "
Australia
James
The price is AU$546
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Adventure Lodge & Motel

3.5 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (270)
"Convenient location. Wished they’d had boxes of tissues in rooms. Cobwebs need to be cleaned off ceilings. "
United States
Sue
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Adventure Lodge & Motel

Tongariro Lodge

4.0 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (341)
"Fishing cabins but modern. Loved it. "
United States
Andrew
The price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Tongariro Lodge

Turangi Bridge Motel

3.5 star property
Turangi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (525)
"Leah looked after our room and was amazing. A real credit to the site. "
Australia
Judy
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Turangi Bridge Motel
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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?
Mountain House located in central Ohakune: This holiday home rental outside of Desert Road is located in the mountains, and has a fireplace, a balcony 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. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a private garden and a selection of games. 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 443 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 Whakapapa Ski Area and Mount Ruapehu 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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