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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 terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.
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
$46 nightly
$54 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Skotel Alpine Resort
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 hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

2. Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
Turangi
Australia
Rod
$63 nightly
$73 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Parklands Motorlodge
A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".
A sculpture of a tree in a landscaped area with a building in the background.
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.

3. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Handro
$89 nightly
$103 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Mountain Heights Lodge
A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various 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.
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
Max
$68 nightly
$79 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
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 compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a television in the living space.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a fire action notice on the wall.

5. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi
Australia
Arun
$63 nightly
$74 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Turangi Leisure Lodge
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.

6. Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel
Turangi
United States
Montana
$69 nightly
$81 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Turangi Bridge Motel
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.

7. Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
Turangi
Australia
Nicola
$76 nightly
$90 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Judges Pool Motel
A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.
A restaurant with wooden interiors, multiple dining tables, and hanging pendant lights.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses surrounded by dense trees and a river.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a towel rack.

8. Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
Turangi
Australia
ian
$123 nightly
$143 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Tongariro Lodge
A building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a signboard.
An outdoor patio area with blue plastic chairs and tables, string lights, and a wooden fence.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a clock on the wall.
A kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, and a sink.

9. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
Turangi
Australia
Tania
$28 nightly
$32 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
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 cozy living room with two sofas, a small coffee table, and a TV screen displaying birds flying.

10. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
$25 nightly
$29 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Crossing Lodge
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 modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and gas stove.
A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

11. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
National Park Village
United States
Cole
$119 nightly
$140 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
A wooden staircase leading to a door with "Powderhorn Chateau" carved above it.
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.
A dining table set with various dishes, a candle, and a glass of red wine.

12. Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
Ohakune
Australia
Hayley
$160 nightly
$186 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Powderhorn Chateau
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, and a window with curtains.
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.
A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.

13. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
$93 nightly
$107 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Plateau Lodge
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a white armchair, a table with brochures, and a poster advertising a bus crossing.
An outdoor deck with wooden benches and tables, surrounded by glass doors and windows, with a view of the sky and trees.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden accent wall, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

14. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
National Park Village
Canada
Cameron
$67 nightly
$77 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
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 hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a mountain view.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a trash bin, a desk, a refrigerator, and a door leading outside.

15. Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
National Park Village
Australia
Brayden
$128 nightly
$148 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine Chalets
A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a leather sofa.
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.
A room with two beds, a window, a lamp, and a wall art piece.

16. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Pukawa
United States
Pedro
$116 nightly
$136 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
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 bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.
A landscaped area with a sign for The Peaks Motor Inn in Ohakune.
A wooden deck with two hot tubs and a house in the background.

17. The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn
Ohakune
Australia
Hayley
$85 nightly
$99 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Peaks Motor Inn
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the street.
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.
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.

18. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Ohakune
Australia
Peter
$44 nightly
$51 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and sink, a dining table with chairs, and a window providing natural light.
A building with a covered swimming pool and a separate building with a red roof.
A room with two armchairs, a small round table, and a bed.

19. Ohakune Central Motels

Ohakune Central Motels
Ohakune
Canada
Leslie
$109 nightly
$128 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Ohakune Central Motels
A snow-covered residential street with houses, a car, and a driveway.
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.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

20. The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
Ohakune
Australia
Abinesh
$52 nightly
$59 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
The Hobbit Motorlodge
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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

Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This is a great place to stay and the setting I’d idyllic with the chalets among the trees. The restaurant meals we had were superb albeit a bit pricey. But it was worth it. Our hostess was charming and very friendly. We have stayed there now twice and next time we are passing thru Tūrangi we will certainly stay again."
Linda 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Tongariro Lodge
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

8/10 Good
"Extremely clean facility with great hosts. Would definitely stay again."
Laurie 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Mountain Heights Lodge
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

10/10 Excellent
"We love it here."
Tracey 1-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 10 days ago
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn

8/10 Good
"good location and easy late check in"
Luke 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Peaks Motor Inn
The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent
"Good location"
Xianhan 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Pipers Lodge

Pipers Lodge

8/10 Good
"The place was busy due to the ski season and many seasonal workers stayed there, so night time could be quite noisy. There is also a kitchen on site offering simple buffet breakfast at a cheap price and other dining options for lunch/dinner. The staff members were very friendly and helpful; there were complimentary coffee and tea at the common area 24/7, a TV and a large lounge to chill at. The kitchen was quite packed but they have air fryers which could be very useful. The room we stayed in is central-heated. Close to National Park and Whakapapa, this place is good for a short stay."
Mong Na 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Pipers Lodge

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
$25 nightly
$29 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Crossing Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi
$63 nightly
$74 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
$67 nightly
$77 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune Ohakune
$68 nightly
$79 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
7.2/10 Good! (15 reviews)
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
$71 nightly
$82 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Snowman Lodge
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

7 Miro Street Ohakune
$98 nightly
$112 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
7.8/10 Good! (104 reviews)
Alpine Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Desert Road?
The best area to stay near Desert Road is in the towns of Taupō or Turangi, as Desert Road itself is a stretch of highway with no accommodations.Taupō, located north of Desert Road on the shores of Lake Taupō, is the larger of the two towns and offers a wider range of amenities. The town center along Tongariro Street and Roberts Street provides direct access to the lakefront, numerous dining options, and shops. It's a convenient base for exploring the central North Island.Couples looking for a blend of activity and relaxation often find Taupō appealing. You can enjoy lake cruises, explore the Huka Falls, or visit the geothermal parks nearby. Many accommodations offer lake views and amenities like spas.Turangi, situated south of Desert Road and closer to the Tongariro National Park, is a smaller, quieter town known as the "Trout Fishing Capital of the World." Its main street, Taui Street, has local shops and eateries. Turangi offers direct access to the southern end of Lake Taupō and the Tongariro River.For travelers prioritizing outdoor adventures, particularly hiking or fishing, Turangi is an excellent choice.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Desert Road.
How much is the nightly rate at a Desert Road hotel?
Prices for hotels in Desert Road often vary, but you can find a great deal from $29 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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