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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 modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.
A hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
Tongariro National Park
Australia
Stefanie
$46 nightly
$53 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 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.
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
Handro
$75 nightly
$86 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Mountain Heights 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 dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a floral arrangement.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a fire action notice on the wall.

3. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi
Australia
Libby
$60 nightly
$70 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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 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.

4. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Harley
$69 nightly
$80 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 two sofas, a small coffee table, and a TV screen displaying birds flying.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.
A white SUV parked at an electric vehicle charging station.

5. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
$28 nightly
$32 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
The Crossing 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 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.

6. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
$53 nightly
$61 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Plateau 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 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

Parklands Motorlodge
Turangi
Australia
Rod
$47 nightly
$55 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Parklands Motorlodge
A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.
A wooden interior with a bar area, seating, and framed pictures on the walls.
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.

8. Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Lodge
Turangi
New Zealand
Nokuthaba
$122 nightly
$142 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Tongariro Lodge
A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a mounted deer head above the mantel.
A row of white cabins with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.
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.

9. Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel
Turangi
United States
Montana
$73 nightly
$85 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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 sign for Judges Pool Motel with a mailbox and a landscaped area with trees and grass.
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.

10. Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel
Turangi
Australia
Nicola
$75 nightly
$89 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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 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.

11. Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
Ohakune
Australia
Rhys
$159 nightly
$185 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Powderhorn Chateau
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 building with a red roof and a porch area with red chairs.
A view from a window of a mountain landscape with a clear sky.

12. Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
National Park Village
Australia
Brayden
$126 nightly
$146 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine Chalets
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.

13. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
KJ
$114 nightly
$133 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
A modern house with a large porch, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.
A modern house with large glass windows, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a lush forest through large windows.

14. River Birches

River Birches
Turangi
Australia
Maiwand
$396 nightly
$460 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
River Birches
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 blue building with a sign reading "Manowhenua Lodge" and an "Office" sign.
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.

15. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
National Park Village
Canada
Cameron
$70 nightly
$80 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
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 and sink, a dining area with four chairs, and a door leading to another 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.

16. The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn
Ohakune
Australia
James
$81 nightly
$95 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Peaks Motor Inn
A building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a signboard.
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.
An outdoor patio area with blue plastic chairs and tables, string lights, and a wooden fence.

17. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
Turangi
Australia
Tania
$28 nightly
$32 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows.
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.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a chandelier.

18. Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Ohakune
Australia
Melissa
$121 nightly
$140 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Rocky Mountain Chalets
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 lodge with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees and parked cars.
A hot tub with a blue light.
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
$57 nightly
$66 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Pipers Lodge
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the street.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, a white shelf unit, and a potted plant.
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 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.

20. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Ohakune
Australia
Peter
$48 nightly
$56 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

8/10 Good
"Property is kept very clean. Shared kitchen was very clean but showers had mildew/mold on the ceilings. Walls are very thin and you can hear plumbing from rooms next to you"
Katelyn 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Skotel Alpine Resort
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

10/10 Excellent
"I'm hesitant to share this gem but they deserve it! Amazing views, super tranquil, tidy accomm with a natural design to suite the surrounding native vegitation and super helpful hosts."
Charles 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

8/10 Good
"Great base for whakapaka activities. Very cozy and quiet. Clean and comfortable"
Lynette 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Mountain Heights Lodge
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent
"Very good experience from A to Z."
Elizabeth 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau

10/10 Excellent
"The room was great, bathroom was very nice with good pressure. The indoor heated pool was a perfect way to start the day"
Rhys 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Powderhorn Chateau
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

8/10 Good
"The staff were very helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room tidy. The location was great, right in Turangi township and close to a lot of great activities."
Tania 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel
The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent
"Good location"
Xianhan 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The room had everything I needed."
anthony 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Plateau Lodge
Parklands Motorlodge

Parklands Motorlodge

8/10 Good
"Lovely location to stay, helpful and friendly staff, and an excellent restaurant."
Rod 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Parklands Motorlodge

More cheap stays in Desert Road

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
$28 nightly
$32 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
8/10 Very Good! (59 reviews)
The Crossing Lodge
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
$43 nightly
$50 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
8/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)
Snowman Lodge
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi
$60 nightly
$70 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)
Turangi Leisure Lodge
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune Ohakune
$67 nightly
$78 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
$70 nightly
$80 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

7 Miro Street Ohakune
$102 nightly
$118 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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 $32 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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