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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 modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.
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
Tracey
€56
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Skotel Alpine Resort
A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".
A sculpture of a tree in a landscaped area with a building in the background.
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.

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Dewald
€80
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.
A sign for Plateau Lodge with a stone border and a wooden signboard.
A room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.

3. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
€71
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Plateau Lodge
A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.
A two-story building with a gravel driveway, a parked car, 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 hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.

4. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
€31
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Crossing Lodge
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 rooftop pool area with two hot tubs, surrounded by a wooden fence and various tropical plants.
A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, and chairs. There are windows and an exit sign.

5. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Clive
€79
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a lamp.
A modern house with a glass balcony, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a television, and a view of mountains.

6. Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
Turangi
New Zealand
Nokuthaba
€137
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Tongariro 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 vase with flowers.
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.

7. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi
Australia
MIke
€69
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Turangi Leisure Lodge
A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.
A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A door with a view of a backyard garden through a window.
A snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.

8. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
John
€116
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.
A resort with a swimming pool, red buildings, and surrounding greenery.
A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchenette.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.

9. Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
Turangi
Australia
Peter
€75
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Parklands Motorlodge
A wooden staircase leading to a door with "Powderhorn Chateau" carved above it.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A dining table set with various dishes, a candle, and a glass of red wine.
A cozy interior with a bar area, leather seating, and a fireplace.

10. Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
Ohakune
Australia
Ian
€179
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Powderhorn Chateau
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.

11. Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
Turangi
New Zealand
Shirley
€107
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Judges Pool Motel
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 view from a window with a bench and cushions, overlooking a street with buildings and a mountain in the background.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
A reception desk with a sign labeled "Office" and a flower arrangement.

12. Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
Ohakune
Australia
Shafiq
€48
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Snowman Lodge
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of buildings in the background.
A room with two beds, a bench, a desk, and a flower arrangement.
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.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, a white shelf unit, and a potted plant.

13. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Ohakune
Australia
Peter
€65
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 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.
A hot tub with a blue light.

14. Pipers Lodge

Pipers Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Jennifer
€60
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Pipers Lodge
A snow-covered residential street with houses, a car, and a driveway.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
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.

15. The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
Ohakune
Australia
Abinesh
€72
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Hobbit Motorlodge
A Snowhaven serviced apartment building at night with illuminated windows and a signboard.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table, chairs, a TV, and artwork on the wall.
A snow-covered building with a sign advertising studio apartments, townhouses, and lodges.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a red throw blanket, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

16. Snowhaven

Snowhaven
Ohakune
Australia
Amit
€80
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Snowhaven
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 corridor with a number '12' on a wall, indicating a room number.
A two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "TURDO A LODGE".

17. The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Ohakune
Australia
Samantha
€77
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
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 rocky shoreline with calm water and a distant hill.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

18. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Pukawa
€123
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
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 building labeled "Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge" with a covered entrance, a staircase, and a snow-covered ground.
A family in a small, round, blue pool with wooden walls.

19. Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
Ohakune
Australia
Jessica
€76
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge
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 wooden sauna structure with a bench inside, surrounded by greenery.
A kitchen with a large window, a bowl of fruit on the counter, and a stove.

20. The Grove Turangi

The Grove Turangi
Turangi
Australia
Brendon
€133
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Grove Turangi
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Tree Trunk Gorge

Explore the great outdoors at Tree Trunk Gorge, a lovely green space in Desert Road. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

8/10 Good
"Comfy and clean facilities near National Park"
Gopalan 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Mountain Heights Lodge
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Warm & Welcoming We had a wonderful stay here! The hotel was warm, cosy and very comfortable, with beautiful mountain views. The breakfast was delicious and had a great selection. We especially loved having our own private hot bath — it was the perfect way to relax after a day exploring the mountains. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing mountain getaway!"
Dharani 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Skotel Alpine Resort
Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel

8/10 Good
"Awesome comfortable bed, kitchen area too small have to juggle things around quite a bit to get breakfast sorted. Restaurant really good as was food lots interesting stuff to see in there . Shower really good , bit of a tidy up and bit of paint would make it even better"
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Turangi Bridge Motel
Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"All class."
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Tongariro Lodge
Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

8/10 Good
"Everything you need, and nothing you don't. The rooms were very cosy even though it was freezing outside. This was a great little stay for our family of four. Only gripes would be the mattresses were old and tired so you could feel the springs and they bounced around a lot, and the wardrobe in the bedroom would be a lot more useful if it was replaced with shelves or a chest of drawers. Would recommend this place again though despite these things."
David 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

8/10 Good
"Reception staff were very welcoming and friendly"
MIke 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets

10/10 Excellent
"Great place will stay again"
James 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Rocky Mountain Chalets
The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Was pleasantly surprised with the room and facilities - a much higher standard than I expected. Spacious room, excellent kitchen and dining room. Would happily stay again"
Beatrice 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Crossing Lodge
Snowhaven

Snowhaven

8/10 Good
"Good location, there is a drying room which is essential if you are riding on a ski resort."
Vitalii 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Snowhaven

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
€31
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (55 reviews)
The Crossing Lodge
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
€48
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (100 reviews)
Snowman Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi
€69
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (594 reviews)
Turangi Leisure Lodge
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune Ohakune
€77
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (13 reviews)
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
€79
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

7 Miro Street Ohakune
€107
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (104 reviews)
Alpine Motel

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 traveller data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Skotel Alpine Resort and Turangi Leisure Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Desert Road.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Desert Road has to offer?
Mountain House located in central Ohakune: This holiday home rental outside of Desert Road is located in the mountains, and has a fireplace, a balcony and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a private 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able 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.
What's it like staying in Desert Road?
Visitors to Desert Road will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 393 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Desert Road.
What should I see while I'm in Desert Road?
A couple of favourite places to visit are Tongariro National Park and Tree Trunk Gorge. You'll also find Whakapapa Ski Area and Mount Ruapehu in the area. Take a look at what more there is 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 temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -1°C. The rainiest months in Desert Road are September, October, July and May, with each month seeing an average of 198 mm of rainfall.

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