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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 terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the landscape.
A hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
Tongariro National Park
Australia
Stefanie
£43
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Skotel Alpine Resort
A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.
A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a natural landscape with hills and trees.
A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Handro
£65
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mountain Heights Lodge
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a fire action notice on the wall.
A dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a floral arrangement.
A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a television in the living space.

3. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi
Australia
Libby
£54
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Turangi Leisure Lodge
A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.
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.
A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".

4. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Harley
£61
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
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 cozy living room with two sofas, a small coffee table, and a TV screen displaying birds flying.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.

5. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
£24
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Crossing Lodge
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.
A wooden cabin-style room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

6. Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
Turangi
Australia
Rod
£42
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Parklands Motorlodge
A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.
A sign for Plateau Lodge with a stone border and a wooden signboard.
A sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.
A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.

7. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
£46
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Plateau Lodge
A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.
A paved road flanked by trees and a signpost in a wooded area.
A wooden interior with a bar area, seating, and framed pictures on the walls.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses surrounded by dense trees and a river.

8. Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
Turangi
New Zealand
Nokuthaba
£109
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Tongariro Lodge
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 hotel room with a red bed, a black leather sofa, a small round table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette area.
A building labeled "OFFICE" with a paved entrance, potted plants, and a bench.

9. Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
Turangi
Australia
Nicola
£71
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Judges Pool Motel
A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a mounted deer head above the mantel.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, a wooden fence, and a building with windows and a green roof.
A bar area with wooden stools, a stone fireplace, and a mounted animal head.
A row of white cabins with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.

10. Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel
Turangi
United States
Montana
£64
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Turangi Bridge Motel
A building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a signboard.
A kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, and a sink.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a clock on the wall.
A spacious living area with a high wooden ceiling, blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a mounted deer head.

11. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
Turangi
Australia
Tania
£24
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
A multi-story building with a red roof, balconies, and a sign indicating it is an Alpine Chalet.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a mountain view.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a trash bin, a desk, a refrigerator, and a door leading outside.
A view from a window of a mountain landscape with a clear sky.

12. Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
National Park Village
Australia
Brayden
£115
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Alpine Chalets
A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.
A snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and gas stove.
A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

13. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
KJ
£102
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
A wooden staircase leading to a door with "Powderhorn Chateau" carved above it.
A cozy interior with a bar area, leather seating, and a fireplace.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A stone-walled indoor pool with a tiled floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall with a window.

14. Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
Ohakune
Australia
Rhys
£143
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Powderhorn Chateau
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a white armchair, a table with brochures, and a poster advertising a bus crossing.
A blue building with a sign reading "Manowhenua Lodge" and an "Office" sign.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden accent wall, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

15. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
National Park Village
Canada
Cameron
£61
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the street.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, a white shelf unit, and a potted plant.
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.

16. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Ohakune
Australia
Peter
£50
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
A bar setting with a glass of iced drink garnished with a lime slice, a bottle pouring into the glass, and a tray with multiple glasses.
A lodge with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees and parked cars.
A hot tub with a blue light.
A dining area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.

17. Pipers Lodge

Pipers Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Jennifer
£50
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Pipers Lodge
A black sports car parked in front of a building with large windows and a garage door.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a pool table.
A family in a small, round, blue pool with wooden walls.
A building labeled "Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge" with a covered entrance, a staircase, and a snow-covered ground.

18. Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
Ohakune
Australia
Jessica
£56
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
A snow-covered residential street with houses, a car, and a driveway.
A room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a dining area.
A wooden sign with multiple text elements advertising a motor lodge, luxury, and wireless internet availability.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

19. The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
Ohakune
Australia
Abinesh
£51
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Hobbit Motorlodge
A modern house with a large porch, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
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.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a lush forest through large windows.

20. River Birches

River Birches
Turangi
Australia
Maiwand
£370
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
River Birches
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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

8/10 Good
"Property is kept very clean. Shared kitchen was very clean but showers had mildew/mold on the ceilings. Walls are very thin and you can hear plumbing from rooms next to you"
Katelyn 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Skotel Alpine Resort
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

10/10 Excellent
"I'm hesitant to share this gem but they deserve it! Amazing views, super tranquil, tidy accomm with a natural design to suite the surrounding native vegitation and super helpful hosts."
Charles 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

8/10 Good
"Great base for whakapaka activities. Very cozy and quiet. Clean and comfortable"
Lynette 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Mountain Heights Lodge
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent
"Very good experience from A to Z."
Elizabeth 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau

10/10 Excellent
"The room was great, bathroom was very nice with good pressure. The indoor heated pool was a perfect way to start the day"
Rhys 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Powderhorn Chateau
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

8/10 Good
"The staff were very helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room tidy. The location was great, right in Turangi township and close to a lot of great activities."
Tania 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent
"Good location"
Xianhan 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The room had everything I needed."
anthony 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Plateau Lodge
Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge

8/10 Good
"Lovely location to stay, helpful and friendly staff, and an excellent restaurant."
Rod 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Parklands Motorlodge

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
£24
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (59 reviews)
The Crossing Lodge
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
£40
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (100 reviews)
Snowman Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi
£54
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)
Turangi Leisure Lodge
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune Ohakune
£60
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
£61
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

7 Miro Street Ohakune
£89
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (104 reviews)
Alpine Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Desert Road?
The best area to stay near Desert Road is the town of Taupō, which offers the most comprehensive range of accommodation, dining, and activities for travellers.Taupō is situated on the northern end of Lake Taupō, New Zealand's largest lake. The town's main street, Tongariro Street, runs parallel to the lakefront, with hotels, restaurants, and shops branching off it. It's a convenient base for exploring the wider region, including the Tongariro National Park, which Desert Road traverses.For couples looking for a relaxed yet comfortable stay, the hotels along the lakefront in Taupō are an excellent option. Many offer stunning views of the lake and mountains, and you're just a short walk from the town's eateries and the scenic lakeside path. You can enjoy boat trips on the lake or simply relax and take in the scenery.Families will also find Taupō appealing due to the variety of activities available. Many accommodations offer family-friendly facilities, and the town provides easy access to attractions like the Huka Falls, thermal parks, and numerous walking and cycling trails suitable for all ages.
When is the best time to go to Desert Road?
The best time to go to Desert Road is during the warmer months, specifically from late spring to early autumn (November to April).During this period, the weather is generally more settled, offering clearer skies and better visibility for enjoying the expansive, unique landscape. The higher temperatures make outdoor activities, such as short walks at scenic viewpoints, much more pleasant. You'll also find that the risk of snow and ice, which can sometimes close the road in winter, is lower.For those planning to combine their Desert Road journey with exploring the Tongariro National Park, this timeframe is ideal. The popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing is best attempted during these months when the trails are typically free of snow and the conditions are more predictable.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Desert Road.
How much is the nightly rate at a Desert Road hotel?
Prices for hotels in Desert Road often vary, but you can find a great deal from £24 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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