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A modern house with a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a wooden deck.

A beach with footprints leading to the water, a calm sea, and a distant mountain silhouette during sunset.

A wooden staircase leading to a house with a white and black exterior.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small table with an ironing board.

1. Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

Paraparaumu Beach

Peter

£71

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a ceiling fan.

A two-story building with a balcony, a covered entrance, and a small porch area.

A corner bathtub with a potted plant and a wine glass.

2. Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Paraparaumu Central

Davi

£67

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A room with a sliding glass door, a bed, a desk with a chair, and two white plastic chairs.

A covered outdoor balcony with a wooden floor, black railings, and a view of residential buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

3. Wrights By The Sea Motel

Paraparaumu Beach

David

£73

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a dark-colored sofa, and a door.

A small kitchenette with a window, a sink, a refrigerator, and a cabinet.

A round table with a white tablecloth, black sashes on chairs, and name cards.

A white building with a covered porch, a small window, and a door.

4. Kapiti Lindale Motel & Conference Centre

Paraparaumu Central

Filiva'a

£66

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

A large, multi-story house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

A covered outdoor area with a concrete pathway, surrounded by various plants and flowers.

A hallway with a sloped ceiling, framed pictures on the walls, and a door with a glass panel.

5. Cherry Villa

Paraparaumu Central

£64

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with large windows, a dishwasher, oven, and a refrigerator.

A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a wicker chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

6. Raumati Sands Resort

Raumati Beach

Nisrine

£113

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a sofa, a dining table, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside.

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

7. Kapiti Gateway Motel

Waikanae

David

£75

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of greenery outside.

A living room with a sofa, a table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows with curtains are visible.

A view from inside a room through a window, featuring a street with parked cars, a building with a sloped roof, and a wooden fence.

A kitchen with a black countertop, white cabinets, a stove, and a window with blinds.

8. U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW

Paraparaumu Beach

Cameron

£60

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a street with shops and a hill in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, two armchairs, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A home theater room with a large screen, red curtains, and wooden chairs.

A spacious restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a large potted plant.

9. Finns

Paekakariki

Francis

£78

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A wide, open beach with visible tire tracks and scattered debris.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a view of greenery outside.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and sink.

A building with a patio area, a covered seating area, and a small table.

10. Otaki Motel

Otaki

colin

£59

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A house with a red roof and a garden with a sculpture.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a red kettle. There is a window with blinds, a clock on the wall, and a rug on the floor.

A wooden building with a covered porch, potted plants, and a bench.

A garden pathway surrounded by various plants and trees.

11. Matai Huka Boutique Accommodation

Paraparaumu

£100

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern two-story building with a large window and a sliding door leading to a room with a bed and a small table.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black microwave, and a Bosch dishwasher.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a building under construction.

12. U Suites on Trieste Way

Paraparaumu Central

Tony

£105

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hot tub in a tropical setting with wooden beams, surrounded by lush greenery.

A living room with a large wooden coffee table, two striped sofas, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of an outdoor patio with a pergola, chairs, and a potted plant.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a white wall and a garden with plants and a bench.

A covered outdoor area with a gravel path leading to a wooden structure, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

13. Greenmantle Estate Hotel

Otaihanga

Belinda

£314

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a microwave, and a fire extinguisher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a double sink, and white cabinetry.

A compact, well-lit room with a kitchenette, a bed with grey bedding, and a small table.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a glass shelf, a comfortable bed with a dark-colored duvet, a small round ottoman, and a cozy seating area with a cushioned chair.

14. Trentham Motel

Silverstream

Tim

£54

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A large white building with multiple balconies and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious banquet hall with multiple tables, ceiling fans, and large windows.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of greenery.

A sign for 'Wallacerville House & Motor Lodge' with a brick wall and decorative elements.

15. Wallaceville House Motor Lodge

Wallaceville

Jeremy

£80

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a sofa, a table with chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A row of modern buildings with balconies, a grassy courtyard, and a small table with chairs.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a couch, and a kitchenette.

A sign for Mana Motel advertising 17 self-contained units, a pool, and a children's play area.

16. Mana Motel

Paremata

Anne

£45

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A room with large windows overlooking a body of water, a bed with a white comforter, a striped chair, and a view of a dock with boats.

A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a fireplace, and a sofa set.

A view through a window with a sailboat model on a shelf, a bench outside, and a beach with mountains in the background.

A beach with a rocky shoreline, a white building with a red roof, and houses on a hillside.

17. Moana Lodge - Guest House

Plimmerton

Carly

£47

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with two beds, a large window with a view of the outdoors, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small nightstand.

A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a covered patio, and a two-story house with a car parked in front.

A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and a table, potted plants, and large windows with blinds.

A motel with a covered parking area, individual rooms, and a view of mountains in the background.

18. Bristol Motel

Trentham

£73

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A parking lot with two cars, a building with multiple doors, and a clear sky.

A modern outdoor patio with a wooden table and benches, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a building with large windows.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a receptionist, and a Totara Lodge sign.

A reception area with a coffee machine, a bulletin board with various notices, potted plants, and a desk with a computer.

19. Totara Lodge

Trentham

Laura

£79

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red shag rug.

A blue building with a red deck, a door, and a window.

A room with a window, curtains, a television, and a painting.

A dining area with a table set for four, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

20. Stylish Trentham Retreat

Trentham

£57

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Top Tararua Forest Park Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and quiet. Easy access to the mall. Friendly staff."

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

8/10 Good

"Nice clean room and bathroom. Parking close to our room was hard to do most days. Restaurant had yummy food. We stayed as 2 adults and 1 child and he loved the food."

Harbour View Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The Staff were able to help us in checking in at 12am as we came from Picton to Wellington. The room was clean and tidy with all the amenities we need for a night stay. We got the ocean view as well."

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa

8/10 Good

"Everything ok.Thanks for the carpark outside room."

Carramar Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Noise from the 2nd floor and stairs."

Alpha Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We liked the room. The staff is friendly and the room os value for money. There is a small kitchen that has the basic cutleries and ekettle, toaster and microwave. Fun stay!"

Aspree Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay"

The Post Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location."

Historic brick stables

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful place to stay. Really lovely property"

More cheap stays in Tararua Forest Park

Harbour View Lodge

5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region

£42

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (36 reviews)

Mana Motel

41 Mana Esplanade Porirua Wellington

£45

10 Oct - 11 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (70 reviews)

Trentham Motel

3 Camp St Upper Hutt Wellington

£54

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (27 reviews)

The Post Hotel

3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington Porirua

£65

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Kapiti Gateway Motel

114 Main Road Waikanae

£75

10 Oct - 11 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)

ASURE Oak Estate Motor Lodge

2 Hospital Rd Greytown Wellington

£82

29 Oct - 30 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Tararua Forest Park?

For most visitors, the best area to stay when exploring Tararua Forest Park is the small town of Eketāhuna, located just to the east of the park.Eketāhuna serves as a practical base for accessing various park entrances and offers the most amenities in the immediate vicinity. While not directly within the park, it's a short drive to popular access points like the Mt Bruce entrance or the Ōruaawharo River track. The main street, Bridge Street, has a few local shops and eateries.Couples looking for a quiet retreat will appreciate the options in and around Eketāhuna. Many accommodations here are smaller, privately owned lodges or guesthouses that offer a more personal touch and often provide stunning rural views. It's an excellent spot for those who enjoy hiking during the day and relaxing in a peaceful setting in the evenings.For families, staying in Eketāhuna provides a convenient hub. It allows for easy day trips into the park for walks suitable for all ages, such as the Gentle Annie Track, and offers a comfortable place to return to with a few local dining options.

When is the best time to go to Tararua Forest Park?

The best time to go to Tararua Forest Park is during the warmer and drier months, typically from late spring through early autumn (November to April).This period offers the most favourable conditions for hiking and exploring. The days are longer, and the temperatures are more comfortable for outdoor activities, making it easier to enjoy the park's extensive network of tracks and huts. You'll find the trails generally drier and less muddy, which enhances the walking experience.For those planning multi-day tramps or wanting to reach higher elevations, these months are particularly suitable. The visibility tends to be better, offering clearer views of the park's rugged landscapes. It's also the best time for wildlife spotting, as many species are more active.While the park is accessible year-round, the winter months (May to October) bring colder temperatures, shorter days, and a higher chance of rain, snow, and strong winds, especially at higher altitudes. Some tracks may become impassable due to snow or flooding, and river crossings can be more challenging.

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 Tararua Forest Park.

How much is the nightly rate at a Tararua Forest Park hotel?

Prices for hotels in Tararua Forest Park often vary, but you can find a great deal from £42 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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Our top choices for Tararua Forest Park hotels

1. Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

2. Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

3. Wrights By The Sea Motel

4. Kapiti Lindale Motel & Conference Centre

5. Cherry Villa

6. Raumati Sands Resort

7. Kapiti Gateway Motel

8. U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW

9. Finns

10. Otaki Motel

11. Matai Huka Boutique Accommodation

12. U Suites on Trieste Way

13. Greenmantle Estate Hotel

14. Trentham Motel

15. Wallaceville House Motor Lodge

16. Mana Motel

17. Moana Lodge - Guest House

18. Bristol Motel

19. Totara Lodge

20. Stylish Trentham Retreat

Top Tararua Forest Park Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North

Harbour View Lodge

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa

Carramar Motor Inn

Alpha Motor Inn

Aspree Motor Inn

The Post Hotel

Historic brick stables

More cheap stays in Tararua Forest Park

Harbour View Lodge

Mana Motel

Trentham Motel

The Post Hotel

Kapiti Gateway Motel

ASURE Oak Estate Motor Lodge

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