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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 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.
A modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
Tongariro National Park
Australia
Tracey
RM225
RM259 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Skotel Alpine Resort
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 wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.
A sculpture of a tree in a landscaped area with a building in the background.

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Handro
RM316
RM364 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Mountain Heights Lodge
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 building labeled "OFFICE" with a paved entrance, potted plants, and a bench.
A sign for Judges Pool Motel with a mailbox and a landscaped area with trees and grass.

3. Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
Turangi
New Zealand
Shirley
RM434
RM500 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Judges Pool Motel
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 cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".

4. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Clive
RM321
RM369 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
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 vase with flowers.
A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a television in the living space.

5. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi
Australia
Libby
RM262
RM301 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Turangi Leisure 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 sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.
A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.
A sign for Plateau Lodge with a stone border and a wooden signboard.

6. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
RM240
RM276 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Plateau Lodge
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern house with a glass balcony, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a lamp.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a television, and a view of mountains.

7. Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
Turangi
Australia
Robert
RM557
RM640 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Tongariro Lodge
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.

8. Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
Ohakune
Australia
Ian
RM724
RM833 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Powderhorn Chateau
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 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.

9. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
RM140
RM161 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The Crossing Lodge
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 wooden cabin-style room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

10. Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
Turangi
Australia
Peter
RM305
RM351 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Parklands Motorlodge
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 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.

11. River Birches

River Birches
Turangi
Australia
Maiwand
RM1,822
RM2,095 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
River Birches
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 snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.
A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

12. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
John
RM469
RM539 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
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 wooden cabin room with two beds, a TV on a desk, and a wardrobe.

13. The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Ohakune
Australia
Samantha
RM310
RM357 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
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 hallway with a wooden floor, a trash bin, a desk, a refrigerator, and a door leading outside.
A building with a red roof and a porch area with red chairs.

14. Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
National Park Village
Australia
Brayden
RM567
RM652 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Alpine Chalets
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 hallway with a wooden floor, a rug, and a staircase leading to a room with a red curtain.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a red throw blanket, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

15. Snowhaven

Snowhaven
Ohakune
Australia
Amit
RM326
RM374 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Snowhaven
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 landscaped area with a sign for The Peaks Motor Inn in Ohakune.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

16. The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn
Ohakune
Australia
James
RM414
RM476 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
The Peaks Motor Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of buildings in the background.
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 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 room with two beds, a bench, a desk, and a flower arrangement.

17. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Ohakune
Australia
Peter
RM268
RM308 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
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 wooden sign with multiple text elements advertising a motor lodge, luxury, and wireless internet availability.
A circular hot tub surrounded by a brick patio, with wooden benches and a wooden fence in the background.

18. The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
Ohakune
Australia
Abinesh
RM185
RM282 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Hobbit Motorlodge
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 bowl of fruit on the counter, and a stove.
A wooden sauna structure with a bench inside, surrounded by greenery.
A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.

19. The Grove Turangi

The Grove Turangi
Turangi
Australia
Brendon
RM359
RM618 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
The Grove Turangi
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 wooden sign with the text "ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHALLENGES" partially covered in snow.

20. Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Ohakune
Australia
Melissa
RM745
RM856 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Rocky Mountain Chalets
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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

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets

10/10 Excellent
"The 3bedroom chalet is the best place to stay with family. 2 double comfy bedrooms n 1 bunk bedroom. It has a wood fireplace n heat pump n a relaxing spa. Fully furnished kitchen everything makes it a very pleasant homely comfort weekend. Individual chalets , on a crisp morning the kids cycle around the area. Love it. Thank you"
GREG and KIM 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice place to stay"
Handro 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Mountain Heights Lodge
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

10/10 Excellent
"Gorgeous view of the lake from the deck! Watched the beautiful sunrise. Well equipped kitchen."
Mary 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room with parking right in front of your room"
Wei En 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Parklands Motorlodge
The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Could park right outside door. Quiet at night. Good bed. Great water supply."
James 4-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Peaks Motor Inn
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly, very efficient staff, all round good experience. Thank you!"
Elizabeth 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau

10/10 Excellent
"Iconic property, beautiful location"
Stephanie 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Powderhorn Chateau
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 โ€” 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 11 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 12 days ago
Turangi Bridge Motel

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
RM140
RM161 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
The Crossing Lodge
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
RM193
RM222 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (100 reviews)
Snowman Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi
RM262
RM301 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Turangi Leisure Lodge
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune Ohakune
RM310
RM357 total
8 Sept - 9 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
RM258
RM369 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

7 Miro Street Ohakune
RM434
RM500 total
8 Sept - 9 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.
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 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 7ยฐC, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -1ยฐC. 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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