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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 terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro National Park

Elizabeth

HK$369

HK$424 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A sculpture of a tree in a landscaped area with a building in the background.

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

National Park Village

Handro

HK$663

HK$762 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 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.

3. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

National Park Village

Dylan

HK$594

HK$684 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, 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.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a small coffee table, and a TV screen displaying birds flying.

4. The Crossing Lodge

Erua

Sahil

HK$217

HK$250 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a towel rack.

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.

5. Tongariro Lodge

Turangi

ian

HK$1,028

HK$1,182 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 stone-walled indoor pool with a tiled floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall with a window.

A cozy interior with a bar area, leather seating, and a fireplace.

6. Powderhorn Chateau

Ohakune

Hayley

HK$1,337

HK$1,538 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.

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

A resort with a swimming pool, red buildings, and surrounding greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

7. Parklands Motorlodge

Turangi

Rod

HK$564

HK$648 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a mounted deer head above the mantel.

A house with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.

A bar area with wooden stools, a stone fireplace, and a mounted animal head.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, a wooden fence, and a building with windows and a green roof.

8. Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi

Montana

HK$622

HK$716 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.

A dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a floral arrangement.

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 compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a fire action notice on the wall.

9. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi

Libby

HK$549

HK$631 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.

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.

A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.

10. Plateau Lodge

National Park Village

David

HK$568

HK$653 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A row of wooden decked cabins with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A sign for Judges Pool Motel with a mailbox and a landscaped area with trees and grass.

A building labeled "OFFICE" with a paved entrance, potted plants, and a bench.

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.

11. Judges Pool Motel

Turangi

Nicola

HK$688

HK$791 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a lush forest through large windows.

12. River Birches

Turangi

Maiwand

HK$3,190

HK$3,668 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

13. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

Cole

HK$1,072

HK$1,232 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A multi-story building with a red roof, balconies, and a sign indicating it is an Alpine Chalet.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a trash bin, a desk, a refrigerator, and a door leading outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A building with a red roof and a porch area with red chairs.

14. Alpine Chalets

National Park Village

Brayden

HK$1,048

HK$1,205 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 room with two beds, a window, a lamp, and a wall art piece.

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

Pedro

HK$919

HK$1,057 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

A spacious living area with a high wooden ceiling, blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a mounted deer head.

A kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, and a sink.

16. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Turangi

Tania

HK$218

HK$250 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A view of a mountain with a chair and plants in the foreground.

A house with a pond in front, surrounded by tall grass and trees.

A Whakapapa Suite with a large window, a pond in front, and a garden with various plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a garden through the sliding glass door.

17. Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Horopito

Beatrijs

HK$1,424

HK$1,637 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 reception area with a wooden counter, a white armchair, a table with brochures, and a poster advertising a bus crossing.

A blue building with a sign reading "Manowhenua Lodge" and an "Office" sign.

18. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

National Park Village

Cameron

HK$494

HK$568 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel named "The Peaks Motor Inn" with a sign listing amenities like studio and family units, spa pools, sauna & gym, wireless internet, and a conference room.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, microwave, sink, and dishwasher.

A wooden deck with two hot tubs and a house in the background.

19. The Peaks Motor Inn

Ohakune

Hayley

HK$722

HK$830 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows.

A row of wooden benches with black tops, a yellow caution sign, and a door leading outside.

A living room with a television, a fireplace, and skis leaning against the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a chandelier.

20. Rocky Mountain Chalets

Ohakune

Yogesh

HK$955

HK$1,098 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Skotel Alpine Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We love it here."

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

8/10 Good

"Nice to stop and relax with a onsite bar and restaurant"

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."

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

8/10 Good

"Great place if need a large accommodation for 7 people. Close to the centre of town."

Rocky Mountain Chalets

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay."

Tongariro Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The lodge was nice and quiet. friendly staff and the manager was very helpful."

The Peaks Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"good location and easy late check in"

Plateau Lodge

8/10 Good

"They should"

The Hobbit Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui

HK$217

HK$250 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui

HK$494

HK$568 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi

HK$549

HK$631 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (609 reviews)

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune Ohakune

HK$573

HK$659 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (15 reviews)

Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui

HK$585

HK$673 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Alpine Motel

7 Miro Street Ohakune

HK$802

HK$922 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (104 reviews)

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 Mountain Heights 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?

Tongariro Riverside holiday house: This holiday home rental outside of Desert Road is located on a river, and has a fireplace, a balcony and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. You can relax into your holiday with a 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 390 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 Mount Tongariro and Whakapapa Ski Area 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.

Desert Road hotels from HK$250

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Our top choices for Desert Road hotels

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

3. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

4. The Crossing Lodge

5. Tongariro Lodge

6. Powderhorn Chateau

7. Parklands Motorlodge

8. Turangi Bridge Motel

9. Turangi Leisure Lodge

10. Plateau Lodge

11. Judges Pool Motel

12. River Birches

13. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

14. Alpine Chalets

15. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

16. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

17. Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

18. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

19. The Peaks Motor Inn

20. Rocky Mountain Chalets

Stay near popular Desert Road attractions

Tree Trunk Gorge

Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Skotel Alpine Resort

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Turangi Leisure Lodge

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Tongariro Lodge

The Peaks Motor Inn

Plateau Lodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Turangi Leisure Lodge

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

Snowman Lodge

Alpine Motel

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