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Top 10 trending Desert Road hotels

Skotel Alpine Resort
Restaurant

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (779)
"Kaz was so lovely, enjoyed our chat, dinner, especially dessert, was very good and the hot tub was amazing after a day on the slopes as too were the views from our cabin."
The price is P3,659
P4,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Skotel Alpine Resort
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
Outdoor dining

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (24)
"Great property warm rooms easy check in and out "
The price is P1,762
P2,026 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
Mountain Heights Lodge
Exterior

Mountain Heights Lodge

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (162)
"Its a beautiful older style building suitable for a weekend getaway"
The price is P5,195
P5,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Mountain Heights Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge
BBQ/picnic area

Turangi Leisure Lodge

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (454)
"Awesome stay!"
The price is P4,589
P5,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Waiouru Welcome Inn
Exterior

Waiouru Welcome Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (112)
"Great views of Mt. Ruapheu volcano. Lovely friendly greeting. Thank you so much."
The price is P2,987
P3,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Waiouru Welcome Inn
Plateau Lodge
Exterior

Plateau Lodge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (330)
"Comfortable"
The price is P4,156
P4,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Plateau Lodge
Tongariro Lodge
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Tongariro Lodge

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (335)
"Great location. Stream nearby. Clean and white rooms. Excellent staff service. "
The price is P6,468
P7,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Tongariro Lodge
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Front of property

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (64)
"Very pleasant overnight stay. "
The price is P2,906
P3,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Private kitchen

Motuoapa Bay Chalets

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (80)
"Great little spot, playground was a definitely a hit with the kids. "
The price is P4,116
P4,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
Judges Pool Motel
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Judges Pool Motel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (512)
"Even though it was only one night we had a great stay, the room had everything we needed, good value also, thank you "
The price is P5,050
P5,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Judges Pool Motel
Snowman Lodge
View from property

Snowman Lodge

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (82)
"Good if you book the cabin and not the backpacker rooms"
The price is P2,993
P3,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Snowman Lodge
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Private kitchen

The Hobbit Motorlodge

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (199)
"Another great stay, good value for money.Our favourite stay in Ohakune "
The price is P3,247
P4,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
The Hobbit Motorlodge
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Restaurant

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Great location and great value accommodation "
The price is P4,329
P4,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Indoor spa tub

Adventure Lodge & Motel

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (266)
"Stayed during a weekend skiing at Whakapapa. Very convenient location. Lady at check in very friendly & helpful. Lots of DVDs available to watch for a quiet night in. Bed comfortable, walls thin so could hear next room but not an issue & slept very well. Would definitely stay again"
The price is P3,360
P3,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Two Rivers Boutique Lodge Ohakune
Terrace/patio

Two Rivers Boutique Lodge Ohakune

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Great place to rest had one of the best sleep in NZ"
The price is P8,604
P9,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Two Rivers Boutique Lodge Ohakune
Turangi Bridge Motel
Lounge

Turangi Bridge Motel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (508)
"easy to find and book in ,nice units ,easy to get to town "
The price is P4,442
P5,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Turangi Bridge Motel
The Peaks Motor Inn
Interior entrance

The Peaks Motor Inn

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (243)
"Good location..host friendly and courteous. Quiet area and open spaces around.clean though the building is a bit old..overall a good experience."
The price is P5,455
P6,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Peaks Motor Inn
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

2.0 star property
4.6 out of 10, (4)
"The light in the room is not that bright. Take too much time to find the reception to check in！Quite close to the ski area and the room is clean."
The price is P4,329
P4,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Kings Ohakune
Dinner served, American cuisine

Kings Ohakune

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (69)
"Friendy staff"
The price is P4,156
P4,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Kings Ohakune
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
Terrace/patio

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (103)
"Beautiful place. With a fantastic view on the ruepahu. Great room, comfortable bed. Breakfast disappointing."
The price is P11,905
P13,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
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Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel

10/10 Excellent
"easy to find and book in ,nice units ,easy to get to town "
TIMM 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Turangi Bridge 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 Turangi Leisure 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Desert Road?

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How is it to stay in Desert Road?

Visitors to Desert Road are sure to find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 430 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 Whakapapa Ski Area and Mount Ruapehu 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.