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A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the landscape.

A terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.

A hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro National Park

Elizabeth

￥6,541

￥7,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A white SUV parked at an electric vehicle charging station.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.

2. The Crossing Lodge

Erua

Sahil

￥4,073

￥4,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.

A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".

A hotel with red roofs, a covered outdoor area, and a view of a mountain range.

A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, and chairs. There are windows and an exit sign.

3. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

National Park Village

Dylan

￥10,615

￥12,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".

A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.

A sculpture of a tree in a landscaped area with a building in the background.

4. Mountain Heights Lodge

National Park Village

Handro

￥13,928

￥16,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.

A restaurant with wooden interiors, multiple dining tables, and hanging pendant lights.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses surrounded by dense trees and a river.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a towel rack.

5. Tongariro Lodge

Turangi

ian

￥19,636

￥22,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a red leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a floral arrangement.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a fire action notice on the wall.

6. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi

Libby

￥11,098

￥12,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.

A resort with a swimming pool, red buildings, and surrounding greenery.

7. Parklands Motorlodge

Turangi

Rod

￥10,727

￥12,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A wooden staircase leading to a door with "Powderhorn Chateau" carved above it.

A dining table set with various dishes, a candle, and a glass of red wine.

A stone-walled indoor pool with a tiled floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall with a window.

A cozy interior with a bar area, leather seating, and a fireplace.

8. Powderhorn Chateau

Ohakune

Hayley

￥25,585

￥29,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a mounted deer head above the mantel.

A row of white cabins with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.

A bar area with wooden stools, a stone fireplace, and a mounted animal head.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, a wooden fence, and a building with windows and a green roof.

9. Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi

Montana

￥11,421

￥13,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.

A sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.

A room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.

A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.

10. Plateau Lodge

National Park Village

David

￥11,704

￥13,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A row of wooden decked cabins with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a fish wall, and various informational posters.

A sign for Judges Pool Motel with a mailbox and a landscaped area with trees and grass.

A hotel room with a red bed, a black leather sofa, a small round table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette area.

11. Judges Pool Motel

Turangi

Nicola

￥12,881

￥14,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.

A door with a view of a backyard garden through a window.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and gas stove.

12. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

Cole

￥19,641

￥22,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a leather sofa.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase. There are large windows providing natural light and views of the outdoors.

A room with two beds, a window, a lamp, and a wall art piece.

A rocky shoreline with calm water and a distant hill.

13. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa

Pedro

￥19,505

￥22,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A rustic wooden structure with a sign, surrounded by a gravel path and stone border, leading into a forested area.

A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.

A modern, compact building with a wooden exterior, large windows, and a small outdoor seating area with steps leading to the entrance.

A wooden sauna structure with a bench inside, surrounded by greenery.

14. The Grove Turangi

Turangi

Brendon

￥13,366

￥23,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows.

A wooden sign with the text "ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHALLENGES" partially covered in snow.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a chandelier.

A row of wooden benches with black tops, a yellow caution sign, and a door leading outside.

15. Rocky Mountain Chalets

Ohakune

Yogesh

￥19,186

￥22,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a signboard.

A spacious living area with a high wooden ceiling, blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a mounted deer head.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a clock on the wall.

A kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, and a sink.

16. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Turangi

Tania

￥4,403

￥5,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern house with a large porch, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a lush forest through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.

A modern house with large glass windows, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

17. River Birches

Turangi

Maiwand

￥61,450

￥71,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel named "The Peaks Motor Inn" with a sign listing amenities like studio and family units, spa pools, sauna & gym, wireless internet, and a conference room.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, microwave, sink, and dishwasher.

A wooden deck with two hot tubs and a house in the background.

18. The Peaks Motor Inn

Ohakune

Hayley

￥13,525

￥15,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A multi-story building with a red roof, balconies, and a sign indicating it is an Alpine Chalet.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a trash bin, a desk, a refrigerator, and a door leading outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A building with a red roof and a porch area with red chairs.

19. Alpine Chalets

National Park Village

Brayden

￥21,105

￥24,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the street.

A room with two beds, a bench, a desk, and a flower arrangement.

A cafe with a chalkboard menu listing hot drinks and smoothies, a counter with a variety of beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a window.

20. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Ohakune

Peter

￥7,898

￥9,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Skotel Alpine Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We love it here."

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

8/10 Good

"Nice to stop and relax with a onsite bar and restaurant"

Turangi Leisure Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious room well equipped with bathroom, kitchen, and open planned dining and living area. There is also a free spa pool and a mini golf course for the guests to enjoy. Close to the town centre and New World."

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

8/10 Good

"Great place if need a large accommodation for 7 people. Close to the centre of town."

Rocky Mountain Chalets

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay."

Tongariro Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The lodge was nice and quiet. friendly staff and the manager was very helpful."

The Peaks Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"good location and easy late check in"

Plateau Lodge

8/10 Good

"They should"

The Hobbit Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui

￥4,073

￥4,730 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

includes taxes & fees

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui

￥9,894

￥11,473 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune Ohakune

￥10,849

￥12,580 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (15 reviews)

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi

￥11,098

￥12,763 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (609 reviews)

Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui

￥11,744

￥13,506 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

includes taxes & fees

Alpine Motel

7 Miro Street Ohakune

￥16,158

￥18,582 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (104 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 Skotel Alpine Resort and Mountain Heights Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Desert Road.

What's the top vacation rental that Desert Road has to offer?

Tongariro Riverside holiday house: You might want to consider this vacation rental near Desert Road, which is located on a river and has a fireplace, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop, and a microwave. You can relax into your vacation with a 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, 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 390 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Desert Road.

What should I do while I'm visiting Desert Road?

A couple of favorite places to visit are Tongariro National Park and Tree Trunk Gorge. 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.

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Our top choices for Desert Road hotels

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

2. The Crossing Lodge

3. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

4. Mountain Heights Lodge

5. Tongariro Lodge

6. Turangi Leisure Lodge

7. Parklands Motorlodge

8. Powderhorn Chateau

9. Turangi Bridge Motel

10. Plateau Lodge

11. Judges Pool Motel

12. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

13. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

14. The Grove Turangi

15. Rocky Mountain Chalets

16. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

17. River Birches

18. The Peaks Motor Inn

19. Alpine Chalets

20. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Stay near popular Desert Road attractions

Tree Trunk Gorge

Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Skotel Alpine Resort

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Turangi Leisure Lodge

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Tongariro Lodge

The Peaks Motor Inn

Plateau Lodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Snowman Lodge

Alpine Motel

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