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Our top choices for Desert Road hotels

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Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
3.5 star property
Tongariro National Park
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (846 reviews)
"Toy room was fantastic. Lovely check in with friendly staff! Room was warm. Water was hot!"
Australia
Matthew
The price is ￥8,676
￥9,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Skotel Alpine Resort
Outdoor dining

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
2.0 star property
Erua
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (48 reviews)
"The best place for rest pre and post tongariro hiking!"
Australia
Maria Sol
The price is ￥4,753
￥5,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
The Crossing Lodge
Exterior

Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
2.0 star property
Ohakune
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (98 reviews)
"Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around"
Australia
Nicole
The price is ￥7,192
￥8,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Snowman Lodge
Reception

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location and value for money stay. Staff were very helpful and on-site carpark is handy."
Australia
Victor
The price is ￥11,249
￥13,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Seasonal outdoor pool

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
2.5 star property
Turangi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (569 reviews)
"Great value for money. Comfortable beds"
Australia
Michell
The price is ￥13,355
￥15,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Interior

Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (596 reviews)
"Great place to stay on a budget with great food ."
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥11,177
￥12,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Turangi Bridge Motel
Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Individually decorated, free WiFi

Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (355 reviews)
"Stayed just for the night with family- was a comfortable stay. "
United States
Archana
The price is ￥16,048
￥18,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Plateau Lodge
Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Comfortable affordable family accommodation. Great for a family of 5"
Australia
Matt
The price is ￥11,049
￥12,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Front of property

Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (230 reviews)
"Great accommodation in a perfect location! Andre and Sonja were very helpful, responsive, and flexible with our check-in and check-out times. We really appreciated their hospitality and would highly recommend staying here."
Australia
Dency
The price is ￥12,898
￥14,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Mountain Heights Lodge
Front of property - evening/night

Snowhaven

Snowhaven
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (310 reviews)
"Budget motel room for sure. Hard bed, hot water was tepid at best. Tight parking."
Australia
Colin
The price is ￥12,281
￥14,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Snowhaven
Front of property

The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (211 reviews)
"Close to the supermarket, restaurants ,clean room."
Australia
Tian
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Studio with Mountain View - Prepaid | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Ohakune Court Motel

Ohakune Court Motel
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (227 reviews)
"Quite and close to town"
Australia
Alex
The price is ￥11,226
￥12,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Ohakune Court Motel
Exterior

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
2.0 star property
Ohakune
6.4 out of 10, (7 reviews)
"Very good , tidy , quiet and very comfy bed , will be back again"
New Zealand
Wilton
The price is ￥11,771
￥13,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Dinner served

Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Great place to arrive late in the day because it has a nice restaurant. Our room was warm and snug and its close to the main road and supermarket."
Australia
Jacque
The price is ￥12,762
￥14,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Parklands Motorlodge
Deluxe Villa, 4 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
4.0 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (364 reviews)
"Lovely decorated fishing lodge on the Lake. Wish we had more time there here."
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥23,389
￥27,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Tongariro Lodge
Lobby lounge

Pipers Lodge

Pipers Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (143 reviews)
"We ate in thier restaurant for dinner, nothing special. The rice is so hard to eat. The room is not that clean..and even the bathroom. 2 nights for $700+ is not worth it sorry. 👎"
Australia
Jennifer
The price is ￥11,290
￥12,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Pipers Lodge
Apartment 1 Bedroom (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
3.5 star property
Turangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (554 reviews)
"Was the best place i have stayed in lingtime true value for money. The lady that was the host is so friendly and helpful. This will be a place i am definately staying in again. Loved it. Glad i stumbled upon it. Highly recommended aaa+++"
Australia
Jason
The price is ￥14,624
￥16,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Judges Pool Motel
Interior entrance

The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn
4.0 star property
Ohakune
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (276 reviews)
"Located between the 2 main parts of town. Easy parking on site. Nice traditional motor inn. Very clean and suitably equipped. "
United Kingdom
Ian
The price is ￥14,894
￥17,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
The Peaks Motor Inn
Exterior

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (317 reviews)
"Comfortable stay"
Australia
Mary
The price is ￥13,274
￥15,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
Front of property

Adventure Lodge & Motel

Adventure Lodge & Motel
3.5 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (301 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Just what we wanted for our family stay. "
Canada
Martin
Adventure Lodge & Motel
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Stay near popular Desert Road attractions

Tree Trunk Gorge

Explore the great outdoors at Tree Trunk Gorge, a lovely green space in Desert Road. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful for our late arrival"
Jenny 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is ￥4,753 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
￥4,753
￥5,554 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)

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 traveler data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Mountain Heights Lodge and Turangi Leisure Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Desert Road.
What's the top vacation rental that Desert Road has to offer?
Mountain House located in central Ohakune: You might want to consider this vacation home rental near Desert Road, which is located in the mountains and has a fireplace, a balcony, and a barbecue grill 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 you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a private yard 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, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible 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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Desert Road?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Desert Road, click here.
How is it to stay in Desert Road?
Visitors to Desert Road are sure to find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 403 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Desert Road.
What should I do while I'm visiting Desert Road?
The picturesque setting of Tongariro National Park and Tree Trunk Gorge exemplify the area's natural beauty. You'll also find Mount Tongariro and Whakapapa Ski Area in the area. Check out what more 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 temp of 45°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 31°F. The rainiest months in Desert Road are September, October, July, and May, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.