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Pipers Lodge

3.0 star property

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You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room at Pipers Lodge. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Pipers Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Pipers Lodge Bar, serves breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ￥9,318
￥10,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ensuite Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ensuite Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quad Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Six Bed Dorm

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Six Bed Ensuite Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Six Bed Ensuite Dorm

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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6 Berth ensuite Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Berth ensuite Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in National Park Village, Pipers Lodge is in the mountains and in a national park. Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and Whakapapa Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mangatepopo Trail Head and Taranaki Falls. Te Porere Redoubt is another place to visit that comes recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, cave exploring, and mountain biking. Visit our National Park Village travel guide
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3948, National Park Village, 18 Millar Street, National Park

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park
    Tongariro National Park
    5 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Fishers Track
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
    13 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    18 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Schnapps Bar
    7 min walk
  • Spiral Bar
    4 min walk
  • The Station
    9 min walk
  • Macrocarpa Cafe
    9 min walk
  • AmyJade’s
    7 min walk

About this property

Pipers Lodge

  • Lodge near Whakapapa Ski Area
  • Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room at Pipers Lodge. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Pipers Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Pipers Lodge Bar, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Pipers Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12 to 25 for adults and NZD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Pipers Lodge Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 12 to 25 for adults, and NZD 10 to 20 for children
  • Spa fee: NZD 6 per person per stay
  • Hot tub fee: NZD 6 per person per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pipers Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pipers Lodge?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pipers Lodge on Jun 12, 2026 start from ￥9,318, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pipers Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pipers Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Pipers Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this spa lodge is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Mangatepopo Trail Head. Whakapapa Ski Area is 14.1 mi (22.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Pipers Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 142 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Staff good but rooms and facilities a bit dilapidated. breakfast appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay. Spacious Lounge area and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quiet place Food & drinks great & not expensive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodation was perfect for what we needed. The staff was friendly and there were plenty of ammenities. Everything was clean and tidy and the common areas and rooms were kept to a lovely warmth. The continental breakfast was a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sukhwantpal singh

Liked: Amenities
Very good & clean service staff also good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Spa and Sauna to recover from trekking. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay. Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan Levin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and approachable staff, overall it's an excellent place. will surely recommend this!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property great with kids and pretty easy to use nice arcade n spa beds are very springy and not to comfortable could feel all springs. Otherwise very lovely stat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 6 bedroom room, was just big enough for us. The room was quickly warmed up by the heatpump. The kitchen was well setup and the fridges were perfect to keep our food fresh. Oh, and the breakfast was just what we needed to start the day
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

For a lodge is good

This is a lodge, not a hotel so that people need to manage their expectations, main points: - Staff is friendly - Hotel is warm enough for cold weather, but no control for heating is in the room, it is centrally controlled - Toilets, bathroom and hot water are all good - Beds are not very comfy - Have not tried the lodge restaurant food - Complimentary hot drinks and drinking water tap are in lounge area only, so you have to leave your room for those and go back - Kitchen area for cooking your own food is available - Cleanness is average (unless you're not fussy) - Free parking is available - Continental breakfast is average
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Francesco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were so kind, always willing to help, and very professional. So thank you to each and everyone for everything! However, the premises are in serious need of renovation and update, and the couches should be replaced by new ones, with no stains or holes. Also, while the communal area was decently heated at night, it was quite cold in the morning. Finally, breakfast was a little too basic for the price we paid (the average price of a 5-star hotel). So altogether, overpriced accommodation with a large room for improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to where we wanted to go during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAHUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here, its very family friendly and excellent place to stay for a trip to the mountains and areas nearby. With unlimited tea/coffee and a wonderful lobby area with games to play and a fireplace, made the stay really enjoyable !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Affordable jumping off point if you want to stay in the National Park Village for its nearby activities. Great for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super helpful and very polite. My 3 children and I very much enjoyed our stay. Would definately come stay again 😊 highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness
A nice compromise between a hostel and hotel type of accommodation. Could be cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only 30 min drive >TongariroAlpineCrossing.

Nice staying experience with comfortable bed and warmer setting. Big clean kitchen it was our first time to use, people are nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff member that i talked to was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kylie

Disliked: Amenities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sauna out of order. You have to pay for spa pool, six dollars per person for only an hour! Scam. Shower was flooding and very claustrophobic. Had to wait 20 minutes becuase staff was no where to be seen. had to call the owner multiple times and he sounded disintrerested in our requests. bunk beds were very uncomfortable and loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Yong Tree

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
poor heating for room. bunk bed very small and poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Glynnis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had booked a room for 150 NZ dollars to be told on arrival we had booked a 90 NZ dollar budget room with shared bathroom but were charged the extra $60 by Expedia for booking through them! We said we wanted a private bathroom so the guy charged us an extra $49 making out he had had to juggle rooms for us ( when we returned later to return our key no cars were in the car park suggesting the place was not full). For $200 we found rooms are normally pretty nice in New Zealand. This room was appalling, the double bed looked ancient and well worn, the bathroom was no bigger than a cupboard and looked unclean and whilst there my partner got two bug bites on his torso. We asked for a refund but were told NO and the guy, who I presume was the owner or .manager was totally dismissive.! This is known as a backpacker place by locals but its a very poor and very expensive backpacker place (backpackers deserve better) There are much better places around and in the village at better prices and clean. We decided to find elsewhere to stay and are so far out of pocket @ $200. Based on our experience I'd avoid at all costs. Will be contacting Expedia