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

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

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

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

1. Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi

$76

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the landscape.

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.

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

2. Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro National Park

$99

$114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a natural landscape with hills and trees.

3. Mountain Heights Lodge

National Park Village

$77

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A well-maintained lawn with a patio area and a building with a dark roof.

A rural landscape with a river, houses, and autumn foliage.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

4. Tongariro Lodge

Turangi

$136

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.

5. Plateau Lodge

National Park Village

$59

$67 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a television in the living space.

6. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi

$64

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 hotel with red roofs, a covered outdoor area, and a view of a mountain range.

7. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

National Park Village

$78

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a leather sofa.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A rocky shoreline with calm water and a distant hill.

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

8. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa

$115

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A wooden staircase leading to a door with "Powderhorn Chateau" carved above it.

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.

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

9. Powderhorn Chateau

Ohakune

$177

$203 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A wooden cabin-style room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

10. Parklands Motorlodge

Turangi

$53

$61 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and gas stove.

11. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

$114

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A lodge with a reception area, a sign indicating reception and check-in, and a mailbox.

12. The Crossing Lodge

Erua

$34

$39 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

13. Alpine Chalets

National Park Village

$138

$159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of buildings in the background.

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.

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.

14. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Ohakune

$65

$75 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

15. Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Ohakune

$75

$86 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

Ohakune

$76

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 wooden sign with multiple text elements advertising a motor lodge, luxury, and wireless internet availability.

A room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a dining area.

17. The Hobbit Motorlodge

Ohakune

$45

$69 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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.

18. Judges Pool Motel

Turangi

$106

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

A garden with a mountain in the background, a wicker chair, and various plants.

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.

19. Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Horopito

$187

$216 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern house with a large porch, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

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.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.

20. River Birches

Turangi

$445

$511 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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Go beyond your typical stay in Desert Road

Top landmarks in Desert Road

Tree Trunk Gorge

Tree Trunk Gorge is 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from central Desert Road, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Tree Trunk Gorge, you'll love Tongariro Alpine Crossing, just a short drive away.

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Check out reviews of Desert Road hotels guests love

Parklands Motorlodge

Turangi

10/10 Exceptional

kim

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

A compact kitchen with a stove and sink, a dining area with four chairs, and a door leading to another room.

The Peaks Motor Inn

Ohakune

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveler

The Crossing Lodge

Erua

10/10 Exceptional

Nelya

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 hotel with a parking lot, picnic tables, and a view of mountains.

A parking area with a building labeled "Visitor Inn" in the background, a tree in the foreground, and a clear sky with clouds.

Ohakune Court Motel

Ohakune

10/10 Exceptional

Linda

Mountain Heights Lodge

National Park Village

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin

Plateau Lodge

National Park Village

10/10 Exceptional

My lodging was a pop up little cabin that had interesting design features that made for a comfortable and convenient stay. Accessed through a little semi covered atrium or vestible that had a table with chairs, bathtub, sofa what was sealed from rain by the roof and from lateral wind directed rain by an open mesh awning that could be shut but not locked leading to the cabin itself which had a larger than expected room with heater, air on, mini fridge, bathroom with shower, and fully blacked out...

Alan

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi

10/10 Exceptional

Kristen

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveler

Powderhorn Chateau

Ohakune

10/10 Exceptional

Very charming hotel! Wish we had more time to stay. The property feels very much like a ski lodge and I'm sure is gorgeous in the winter. Just as nice and more quiet in the summer! We ate at the more casual restaurant - great food and enjoyed having drinks on the rooftop patio. We didn't have a chance to swim in the heated pool but it looked lovely. We loved learning that some of the Lord of the Rings cast stayed here when they were filming! 10/10 recommend

Leandra

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Horopito

10/10 Exceptional

This is a small (5 rooms?) "green" boutique hotel where they generate their own electricity via solar panels and use captured rainwater and runoff around the compound. The peaceful pond just outside our room added to the serenity of our visit; and across the pond, off in the distance, we enjoyed the most incredible view of the Tongariro National Park. We stayed on December 31, and the owners were extremely friendly, inviting all of their guests to join them for a New Year's Eve celebratory...

Anonymous traveler

The Hobbit Motorlodge

Ohakune

10/10 Exceptional

Margo

River Birches

Turangi

10/10 Exceptional

Cecilia

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 neatly made bed with white linens, a red throw blanket, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a rug, and a staircase leading to a room with a red curtain.

Snowhaven

Ohakune

10/10 Exceptional

Alessandro