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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 hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.
A modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the landscape.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
Tongariro National Park
Australia
Elizabeth
P2,957
P3,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Skotel Alpine Resort
A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.
A white SUV parked at an electric vehicle charging station.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

2. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
P1,743
P2,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Crossing Lodge
A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".
A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
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.

3. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Handro
P5,289
P6,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Mountain Heights Lodge
A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.
A rooftop pool area with two hot tubs, surrounded by a wooden fence and various tropical 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.

4. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Dylan
P4,745
P5,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
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 restaurant with wooden interiors, multiple dining tables, and hanging pendant lights.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a towel rack.

5. Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
Turangi
Australia
ian
P8,237
P9,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Tongariro Lodge
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.
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.
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.

6. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi
Australia
Libby
P3,877
P4,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Turangi Leisure Lodge
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 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.

7. Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
Ohakune
Australia
Hayley
P10,714
P12,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Powderhorn Chateau
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 wooden cabin-style room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.

8. Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
Turangi
Australia
Rod
P4,518
P5,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Parklands Motorlodge
A row of wooden decked cabins with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of the surrounding greenery.
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 reception area with a wooden desk, a fish wall, and various informational posters.
A sign for Judges Pool Motel with a mailbox and a landscaped area with trees and grass.

9. Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
Turangi
Australia
Nicola
P5,510
P6,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Judges Pool Motel
A bar area with leather seating and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
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.

10. Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel
Turangi
United States
Montana
P4,986
P5,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Turangi Bridge Motel
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 restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.
A room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.

11. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
P3,995
P4,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Plateau Lodge
A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and gas stove.
A door with a view of a backyard garden through a window.
A snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.

12. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
National Park Village
United States
Cole
P8,586
P9,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
A building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a signboard.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a clock on the wall.
An outdoor patio area with blue plastic chairs and tables, string lights, and a wooden fence.
A spacious living area with a high wooden ceiling, blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a mounted deer head.

13. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
Turangi
P1,745
P2,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
A modern house with a large porch, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern house with large glass windows, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

14. River Birches

River Birches
Turangi
Australia
Maiwand
P25,463
P29,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
River Birches
A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a leather sofa.
A rocky shoreline with calm water and a distant hill.
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 modern living room with a black leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

15. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Pukawa
United States
Pedro
P7,364
P8,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
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 modern, compact building with a wooden exterior, large windows, and a small outdoor seating area with steps leading to the entrance.

16. The Grove Turangi

The Grove Turangi
Turangi
Australia
Brendon
P5,051
P8,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
The Grove Turangi
A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows.
A wooden sign with the text "ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHALLENGES" partially covered in snow.
A row of wooden benches with black tops, a yellow caution sign, and a door leading outside.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a chandelier.

17. Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Ohakune
Australia
Yogesh
P7,836
P9,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Rocky Mountain Chalets
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 view from a window of a mountain landscape with a clear sky.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a trash bin, a desk, a refrigerator, and a door leading outside.

18. Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
National Park Village
Australia
Brayden
P8,396
P9,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Alpine Chalets
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 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 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.

19. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Ohakune
Australia
Peter
P3,327
P3,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
A view of a mountain with a chair and plants in the foreground.
A Whakapapa Suite with a large window, a pond in front, and a garden with various plants.
A house with a pond in front, surrounded by tall grass and trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a garden through the sliding glass door.

20. Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
Horopito
Netherlands
Beatrijs
P11,364
P13,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
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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

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

10/10 Excellent
"-"
Nick 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

8/10 Good
"Nice to stop and relax with a onsite bar and restaurant"
Victoria 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and spacious room well equipped with bathroom, kitchen, and open planned dining and living area. There is also a free spa pool and a mini golf course for the guests to enjoy. Close to the town centre and New World."
Stefan 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff and stay."
Elizabeth 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Skotel Alpine Resort
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

8/10 Good
"Great place if need a large accommodation for 7 people. Close to the centre of town."
Anita 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay."
Yogesh 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The lodge was nice and quiet. friendly staff and the manager was very helpful."
ian 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Tongariro Lodge
The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn

8/10 Good
"good location and easy late check in"
Luke 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
The Peaks Motor Inn
Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge

8/10 Good
"They should"
Melissa 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Plateau Lodge

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
P1,743
P2,004 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
The Crossing Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi
P3,877
P4,458 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (609 reviews)
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
P3,955
P4,548 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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
P4,592
P5,280 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
includes taxes & fees
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
P4,672
P5,373 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Snowman Lodge
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

7 Miro Street Ohakune
P6,428
P7,392 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
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 traveler data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Skotel Alpine Resort and Mountain Heights Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Desert Road.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Desert Road, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible 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.
How is it to stay in Desert Road?
Visitors to Desert Road are sure to find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 390 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Desert Road.
What should I do while I'm visiting Desert Road?
A couple of favorite places to visit are Tongariro National Park and Tree Trunk Gorge. You'll also find Mount Tongariro and Whakapapa Ski Area in the area. Check out what more 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 temp of 45°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 31°F. The rainiest months in Desert Road are September, October, July, and May, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

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