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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 terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.
A hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.
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
Tracey
$45 nightly
$53 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Skotel Alpine Resort
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 cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Dewald
$79 nightly
$91 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Mountain Heights 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 room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.
A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.
A sign for Plateau Lodge with a stone border and a wooden signboard.

3. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
$64 nightly
$73 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Plateau Lodge
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a large window, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A modern house with a glass balcony, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a television, and a view of mountains.

4. Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
Turangi
Australia
Robert
$138 nightly
$159 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Tongariro Lodge
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.
A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a television in the living space.
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.

5. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi
Australia
Libby
$64 nightly
$74 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Turangi Leisure Lodge
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".

6. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Clive
$71 nightly
$83 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
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 two-story building with a gravel driveway, a parked car, and a mountain backdrop.

7. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
$30 nightly
$35 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Crossing 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 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 sign for Judges Pool Motel with a mailbox and a landscaped area with trees and grass.

8. Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
Turangi
New Zealand
Shirley
$97 nightly
$113 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total with taxes and fees
Judges Pool Motel
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 dining table set with various dishes, a candle, and a glass of red wine.

9. Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
Ohakune
Australia
Ian
$167 nightly
$194 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Powderhorn Chateau
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 two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and gas stove.

10. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
John
$110 nightly
$127 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
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 hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchenette.
A resort with a swimming pool, red buildings, and surrounding greenery.

11. Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge
Turangi
Australia
Peter
$67 nightly
$79 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Parklands Motorlodge
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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a dining area.

12. The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
Ohakune
Australia
Abinesh
$73 nightly
$83 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
The Hobbit Motorlodge
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.

13. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Ohakune
Australia
Peter
$64 nightly
$74 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
A wooden deck with a small table and chairs, a bed in the background, and a set of wooden steps leading to a door.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
A bar area with a glass jar filled with sliced fruits, a stainless steel appliance, and various bottles and glasses.
A reception desk with a sign labeled "Office" and a flower arrangement.

14. Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
Ohakune
Australia
Shafiq
$43 nightly
$50 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Snowman 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.

15. The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Ohakune
Australia
Samantha
$71 nightly
$82 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with taxes and fees
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a chandelier.
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.

16. Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Ohakune
Australia
Melissa
$185 nightly
$212 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Rocky Mountain Chalets
A Snowhaven serviced apartment building at night with illuminated windows and a signboard.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a red throw blanket, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.
A snow-covered building with a sign advertising studio apartments, townhouses, and lodges.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a rug, and a staircase leading to a room with a red curtain.

17. Snowhaven

Snowhaven
Ohakune
Australia
Amit
$74 nightly
$86 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Snowhaven
A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a leather sofa.
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.
A rocky shoreline with calm water and a distant hill.

18. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Pukawa
Australia
Chloe
$112 nightly
$129 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
A bar setting with a glass of iced drink garnished with a lime slice, a bottle pouring into the glass, and a tray with multiple glasses.
A hot tub with a blue light.
A dining area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.
A cozy, wood-paneled lounge area with a sectional sofa, small tables, and a vending machine.

19. Pipers Lodge

Pipers Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Jennifer
$60 nightly
$69 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Pipers Lodge
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 sink, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.
A modern, compact building with a wooden exterior, large windows, and a small outdoor seating area with steps leading to the entrance.
A kitchen with a large window, a bowl of fruit on the counter, and a stove.

20. The Grove Turangi

The Grove Turangi
Turangi
Australia
Brendon
$127 nightly
$147 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
The Grove Turangi
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Tree Trunk Gorge

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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our stay here. It was clean, staff were friendly and was close to shops. We just hope that the check-in time (4pm) was a bit earlier to help get settled after a long drive. Fortunately, the front desk staff was able to accomodate us at 3pm."
John 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Turangi Leisure Lodge
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 2 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 2 days ago
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent hotel and spacious room"
Yu-Wei Luke 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Mountain Heights Lodge
Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau

10/10 Excellent
"Iconic property, beautiful location"
Stephanie 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Powderhorn Chateau
Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent
"We use this property quite often, they are always helpful and professional."
Willow 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Parklands Motorlodge
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 — 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 6 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 7 days ago
Turangi Bridge Motel
Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

8/10 Good
"Everything you need, and nothing you don't. The rooms were very cosy even though it was freezing outside. This was a great little stay for our family of four. Only gripes would be the mattresses were old and tired so you could feel the springs and they bounced around a lot, and the wardrobe in the bedroom would be a lot more useful if it was replaced with shelves or a chest of drawers. Would recommend this place again though despite these things."
David 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Tongariro Crossing Lodge

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
$30 nightly
$35 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
8/10 Very Good! (55 reviews)
The Crossing Lodge
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
$43 nightly
$50 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
8/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)
Snowman Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi
$64 nightly
$74 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (597 reviews)
Turangi Leisure Lodge
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune Ohakune
$71 nightly
$82 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with taxes and fees
7/10 Good! (13 reviews)
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
$78 nightly
$90 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

7 Miro Street Ohakune
$108 nightly
$124 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
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 $35 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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