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A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".
A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a natural landscape with hills and trees.
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.

1. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Handro
£66
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Mountain Heights Lodge
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.

2. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
£53
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Plateau 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 rooftop pool area with two hot tubs, surrounded by a wooden fence and various tropical plants.
A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".

3. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Harley
£62
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor deck with wooden benches and tables, surrounded by glass doors and windows, with a view of the sky and trees.
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.

4. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
National Park Village
Canada
Cameron
£57
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
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 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.

5. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
John
£104
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the street.
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 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.

6. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Ohakune
Australia
Peter
£50
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.
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.
A cozy living room with two sofas, a small coffee table, and a TV screen displaying birds flying.

7. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
£24
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Crossing Lodge
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a white sofa, a cheetah statue, and a large chandelier.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a buffet station, and a large window with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with a grill, seating, and a large umbrella.
A house with a curved driveway, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a well-maintained garden.

8. Ruapehu Country Lodge

Ruapehu Country Lodge
Ohakune
New Zealand
Anonymous traveller
£136
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Ruapehu Country Lodge
A golf course with a fountain, trees, and a hilly landscape in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, each with blue bedding and white pillows. There is a framed picture on the wall and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a small desk with a chair, a bed, and large windows offering a view of other buildings.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a coffee machine, and a sink with a mirror above it.

9. Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel
Taumarunui
Canada
SHARON
£67
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Alexander Motel
A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and a pool.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a covered porch, and a well-lit front entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a table. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.
A building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

10. Central Park Motor Inn

Central Park Motor Inn
Taumarunui
Australia
Craig
£90
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Central Park Motor Inn
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 stone-walled indoor pool with a tiled floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall with a window.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

11. Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
Ohakune
Australia
natasha
£145
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Powderhorn Chateau
A snow-covered residential street with houses, a car, and a driveway.
A circular hot tub surrounded by a brick patio, with wooden benches and a wooden fence in the background.
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.

12. The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
Ohakune
Australia
Abinesh
£53
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Hobbit Motorlodge
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 dining area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.
A cozy, wood-paneled lounge area with a sectional sofa, small tables, and a vending machine.
A lodge with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees and parked cars.

13. Pipers Lodge

Pipers Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Jennifer
£50
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Pipers Lodge
A multi-story building with a red roof, balconies, and a sign indicating it is an Alpine Chalet.
A view from a window of a mountain landscape with a clear sky.
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.

14. Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
National Park Village
Australia
Brayden
£116
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Alpine Chalets
A wooden deck with a small table and chairs, a bed in the background, and a set of wooden steps leading to a door.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
A view from a window with a bench and cushions, overlooking a street with buildings and a mountain in the background.
A reception desk with a sign labeled "Office" and a flower arrangement.

15. Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
Ohakune
Australia
Nicole
£39
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Snowman Lodge
A row of single-room cabins with a wooden deck in front, numbered doors, and a car parked outside.
A row of hotel doors with numbers, a wooden ceiling, and a window.
A two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "TURDO A LODGE".
A corridor with a number '12' on a wall, indicating a room number.

16. The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Ohakune
Australia
Samantha
£60
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
A view of a mountain with a chair and plants in the foreground.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a garden through the sliding glass door.
A Whakapapa Suite with a large window, a pond in front, and a garden with various plants.
A garden with a mountain in the background, a wicker chair, and various plants.

17. Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
Horopito
Netherlands
Beatrijs
£159
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a TV mounted on the wall, and two beds with pillows.
A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel with a parking lot, picnic tables, and a view of mountains.

18. Ohakune Court Motel

Ohakune Court Motel
Ohakune
Australia
Charith Manjula
£68
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Ohakune Court Motel
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a leather sofa, a small table with a plant, and a sign indicating the location of the toilets.
A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table, and a wooden headboard.
A bathroom with a bathtub, tiled walls, and a wooden door.
A single bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a bunk bed structure to the left.

19. The grand Inn

The grand Inn
Whanganui Central
£37
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The grand Inn
A Snowhaven serviced apartment building at night with illuminated windows and a signboard.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a red throw blanket, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.
A snow-covered building with a sign advertising studio apartments, townhouses, and lodges.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a rug, and a staircase leading to a room with a red curtain.

20. Snowhaven

Snowhaven
Ohakune
Australia
ANDREW
£66
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Snowhaven
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Top Whanganui National Park Hotel Reviews

Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel

8/10 Good
"Room was clean, staff was nice. The kitchen had everything one needs. Parking was free. If one has to stay longer at a place, this is a good motel to be."
Alexandra 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Riverside Motel
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent
"We stay here a lot. Always good"
Kevin 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Andre was a great host and left us with a very positive experience of our stay. Definitely will be coming back next time we hike the national park."
Nicholas 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Mountain Heights Lodge
151 on London Motel

151 on London Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great to have the Cafe next door. Close to the main road. Plenty of parking. Well appointed room."
Pat 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
151 on London Motel
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

8/10 Good
"Large unit clean and comfortable outside could do with a water blast and a bit paint maybe there waiting for better weather.Probably wouldn’t stay there again ."
Valerie 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Snowhaven

Snowhaven

10/10 Excellent
"I was surprised at how new the property felt. It has been really well looked after"
ANDREW 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Snowhaven
The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent
"Good location"
Xianhan 2-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The room had everything I needed."
anthony 4-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Plateau Lodge
Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice room, we'll maintained and clean."
Thomas 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Alexander Motel

More cheap stays in Whanganui National Park

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
£24
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (59 reviews)
The Crossing Lodge
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
£39
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (100 reviews)
Snowman Lodge
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
£57
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
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
Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel

63-65 Dublin Street Whanganui
£67
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Burwood Manor Motel
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

240 St Hill St Whanganui Manawatū-Whanganui Region
£71
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Whanganui National Park?
The best area to stay when visiting Whanganui National Park is in the nearby town of Whanganui, specifically around the central city area and along the Whanganui River.The central city of Whanganui offers the most comprehensive range of accommodation, dining, and amenities. It's well-connected by road, making it a convenient base for day trips into the park. Key landmarks include the Durie Hill Elevator and the Whanganui Riverboat Centre, both easily accessible from the city centre. The main shopping streets, like Victoria Avenue, feature a variety of local shops and eateries.For couples seeking a blend of convenience and scenic beauty, staying along the Whanganui River is an excellent option. Many accommodations here offer river views and easy access to riverside walks and the city's historic paddle steamer, the Waimarie. It provides a tranquil setting while still being close to the central city's facilities.Families often find the central city appealing due to the proximity of various activities. There are parks, the Whanganui Regional Museum, and the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua, offering entertainment for all ages. The ease of access to restaurants and shops also makes planning meals and supplies straightforward.
When is the best time to go to Whanganui National Park?
The best time to visit Whanganui National Park is during the warmer, drier months from November to April.This period offers the most comfortable conditions for outdoor activities, with longer daylight hours and generally lower rainfall. You'll find river levels are typically stable, which is superb for canoeing or kayaking on the Whanganui River. It's also the ideal time for hiking the numerous walking tracks, as the trails will be less muddy and more accessible.Families travelling with children will particularly appreciate these months, as the pleasant weather makes for more enjoyable outdoor adventures without the chill or excessive rain. The warmer temperatures also mean more opportunities for swimming in the river or enjoying picnics along its banks.For those planning to undertake multi-day trips, such as the Whanganui Journey, these months are highly recommended.
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 Whanganui National Park.
How much is the nightly rate at a Whanganui National Park hotel?
Prices for hotels in Whanganui National Park 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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