Title: Top 10 Hotels in Desert Road from $40 - Competitive Prices | Expedia.com

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## Go beyond your typical stay in Desert Road

Pool

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Great for families

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Pet-friendly

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Hot tub

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Spa

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Apart­ment

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Cottages

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Chalet

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## Our top choices for Desert Road hotels

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/0d3eb25b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/b255b491.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/52c08765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/ee0298e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mountain Heights Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Mountain-Heights-Lodge.h37748813.Hotel-Information)

National Park Village

9.0/10

Wonderful

(199 reviews)

"Great room, great location. So peaceful but yet not too far away from where you need to be. "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

don

$92 nightly

$107 total

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Mountain-Heights-Lodge.h37748813.Hotel-Information)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/992600/992507/e167d9c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/992600/992507/380a4113.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/992600/992507/1ba514e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/992600/992507/90845f43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Skotel Alpine Resort

[](https://www.expedia.com/Tongariro-National-Park-Hotels-Skotel-Alpine-Resort.h992507.Hotel-Information)

Tongariro National Park

8.4/10

Very Good

(822 reviews)

"staff was very helpful and the food was very good "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

michel

$66 nightly

$76 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Tongariro-National-Park-Hotels-Skotel-Alpine-Resort.h992507.Hotel-Information)

![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78350000/78347600/78347510/1e43097f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78350000/78347600/78347510/8840cd5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78350000/78347600/78347510/d6aea2b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Economy House | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78350000/78347600/78347510/4e8f9311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

[](https://www.expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-LKNZ-Lodge-Cafe.h78347510.Hotel-Information)

Ohakune

9.0/10

Wonderful

(81 reviews)

"Great value for money, the Barracks suite was great, shower was ready and towels were available, the noise from the road was not too loud either."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Brent

$52 nightly

$60 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-LKNZ-Lodge-Cafe.h78347510.Hotel-Information)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1910x0y125-97b1c2e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![The Duchess's Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1913x0y124-7df2d58a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1915x0y123-a5c26e4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124342/w2880h1913x0y124-acd6863d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### River Birches

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-River-Birches.h3124342.Hotel-Information)

Turangi

10/10

Exceptional

(25 reviews)

"This was an amazing lodge to stay while we travelled around Tongariro National Park. The owners are very friendly and want to make your stay as pleasant as possible. I would HIGHLY recommend staying in this hidden gem. If I ever come back I will most certainly stay here again. Also, their breakfast was outstanding. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Sebastian

$484 nightly

$558 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-River-Birches.h3124342.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82797600/82797522/d42240a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Economy Studio, Multiple Beds, Garden Area | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82797600/82797522/843a04b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils, cleaning supplies](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82797600/82797522/7cd8a0b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Cottage, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils, cleaning supplies](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82797600/82797522/9e2772b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Motuoapa Bay Chalets

[](https://www.expedia.com/Motuoapa-Hotels-Motuoapa-Bay-Chalets.h82797522.Hotel-Information)

Motuoapa

9.0/10

Wonderful

(89 reviews)

"Nice cabin, very clean. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Danielle

$88 nightly

$102 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Motuoapa-Hotels-Motuoapa-Bay-Chalets.h82797522.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3870000/3866800/3866777/f7295917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3870000/3866800/3866777/f17857b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3870000/3866800/3866777/fd9ad254.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3870000/3866800/3866777/11ed508e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Adventure Lodge & Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Adventure-Lodge-Motel.h3866777.Hotel-Information)

National Park Village

8.8/10

Excellent

(287 reviews)

"Staff was very pleasant "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Eric

$55 nightly

$64 total

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Adventure-Lodge-Motel.h3866777.Hotel-Information)

![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61340000/61339000/61338998/78599b78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Economy Apartment | Living area | Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61340000/61339000/61338998/edb674ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61340000/61339000/61338998/d92adfef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Economy Apartment | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61340000/61339000/61338998/e5bd3be0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Turangi Leisure Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Turangi-Leisure-Lodge.h61338998.Hotel-Information)

Turangi

9.0/10

Wonderful

(523 reviews)

"the grounds are really nice"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Torsten

$82 nightly

$95 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Turangi-Leisure-Lodge.h61338998.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6470000/6469800/6469787/143b6e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6470000/6469800/6469787/40f6d70a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6470000/6469800/6469787/bf6d5f97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6470000/6469800/6469787/d57ada61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Plateau Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Plateau-Lodge.h6469787.Hotel-Information)

National Park Village

8.8/10

Excellent

(346 reviews)

"Great place!! Rent Mt Bikes across the street! Soak in the outdoor tub in the morning!!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Ryan

$93 nightly

$107 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Plateau-Lodge.h6469787.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe Villa, 4 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/d2a0c9d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Classic Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch TV with cable channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/5bb914d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Classic Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/e488b74c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Villa, 4 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/9b8580f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Tongariro Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Tongariro-Lodge.h2946935.Hotel-Information)

Turangi

8.8/10

Excellent

(350 reviews)

"\* Clean rooms \* Kind Staff \* Beautiful location "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Darren

$186 nightly

$214 total

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Tongariro-Lodge.h2946935.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95974400/95974383/6ee4e081.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family House | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95974400/95974383/3ffbf4f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Electric vehicle charging station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95974400/95974383/cce0ddcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Theater show](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95974400/95974383/9ea72fd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

[](https://www.expedia.com/Erua-Hotels-9-Erua-Road.h95974383.Hotel-Information)

Erua

7.8/10

Good

(41 reviews)

"Kitchen was great, didn't go skiing as summer, clean facilities and secure. All in all great."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Diane

$34 nightly

$40 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Erua-Hotels-9-Erua-Road.h95974383.Hotel-Information)

![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22250000/22247700/22247626/6b3aa522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Full-size fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22250000/22247700/22247626/80ad814e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Queen Petite Suite | Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22250000/22247700/22247626/08069fd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22250000/22247700/22247626/52ddfadb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Tongariro Boutique B&B

[](https://www.expedia.com/Erua-Hotels-Tongariro-Springs-Boutique-Suites.h22247626.Hotel-Information)

Erua

8.6/10

Excellent

(46 reviews)

"Awesome and would stay again"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Kelly

[](https://www.expedia.com/Erua-Hotels-Tongariro-Springs-Boutique-Suites.h22247626.Hotel-Information)

![Dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/918800/918774/30ce5393.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/918800/918774/d6e9808a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/918800/918774/99eb0876.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/918800/918774/1eb8b960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Parklands Motorlodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Parklands-Motorlodge.h918774.Hotel-Information)

Turangi

8.6/10

Excellent

(395 reviews)

"Spotless and spacious room, kind staff, great setting "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Natasha

$75 nightly

$87 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Parklands-Motorlodge.h918774.Hotel-Information)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6980000/6973200/6973200/ab24d137.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 restaurants, lunch served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6980000/6973200/6973200/6926ec36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6980000/6973200/6973200/9786a8b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6980000/6973200/6973200/d280e612.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Powderhorn Chateau

[](https://www.expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-Powderhorn-Chateau.h6973200.Hotel-Information)

Ohakune

9.2/10

Wonderful

(327 reviews)

"Nice room and staff"

![Switzerland](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ch.svg)

Nora

$176 nightly

$204 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-Powderhorn-Chateau.h6973200.Hotel-Information)

![Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Premium bedding, individually decorated, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9848500/9848408/ad700bf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Waimarino Two-Bedroom Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9848500/9848408/c5d01401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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### Tongariro Crossing Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Tongariro-Crossing-Lodge.h9848408.Hotel-Information)

National Park Village

9.6/10

Exceptional

(193 reviews)

"Excellent place, spotless. Helpful staff, great location "

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Muhammad

$157 nightly

$181 total

Mar 21 - Mar 22

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![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/a136b43d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/efb791e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/61ce73d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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### The Park Hotel Ruapehu

[](https://www.expedia.com/National-Park-Village-Hotels-The-Park-Hotel-Ruapehu.h3888552.Hotel-Information)

National Park Village

8.2/10

Very Good

(1,001 reviews)

"Everything was good"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

jagdeep

$88 nightly

$102 total

Feb 28 - Mar 1

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/National-Park-Village-Hotels-The-Park-Hotel-Ruapehu.h3888552.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19838100/19838021/396d62fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19840000/19838100/19838021/7cfa46d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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### Pipers Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Pipers-Lodge.h19838021.Hotel-Information)

National Park Village

8.4/10

Very Good

(142 reviews)

"It was close to where we wanted to go during our stay."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Christian

$67 nightly

$78 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916200/37916154/f64f77d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916200/37916154/13302043.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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### Snowman Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-Snowman-Lodge.h37916154.Hotel-Information)

Ohakune

8.0/10

Very Good

(94 reviews)

"Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Nicole

$48 nightly

$56 total

Mar 6 - Mar 7

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-Snowman-Lodge.h37916154.Hotel-Information)

![Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109320700/109320695/788dc32d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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![Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, River View | Water view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109320700/109320695/2dd1f80e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Two Rivers Boutique Lodge Ohakune

[](https://www.expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-Two-Rivers-Ohakune.h109320695.Hotel-Information)

Ohakune

10/10

Exceptional

(11 reviews)

"Great place to rest had one of the best sleep in NZ"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Evgeny

$184 nightly

$213 total

Mar 7 - Mar 8

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-Two-Rivers-Ohakune.h109320695.Hotel-Information)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6133100/6133041/afd69671.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6133100/6133041/78a1a5e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6133100/6133041/16c260f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6133100/6133041/ac950158.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Turangi Bridge Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Turangi-Bridge-Motel.h6133041.Hotel-Information)

Turangi

8.4/10

Very Good

(567 reviews)

"Great place to stay on a budget with great food ."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Mark

$76 nightly

$88 total

Mar 16 - Mar 17

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Turangi-Bridge-Motel.h6133041.Hotel-Information)

![Apartment 1 Bedroom (Deck) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3910000/3908800/3908770/8d60dd09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3910000/3908800/3908770/9c32eaf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3910000/3908800/3908770/816adbbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3910000/3908800/3908770/96a00378.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Judges Pool Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Judges-Pool-Motel.h3908770.Hotel-Information)

Turangi

8.8/10

Excellent

(547 reviews)

"Despite looking a little tired, a great place stay. Convenient and walkable to downtown Turangi. Warm welcome, comfortable room. Friendly staff."

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Alexander

$100 nightly

$116 total

Feb 21 - Feb 22

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Judges-Pool-Motel.h3908770.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

![Adventure Lodge & Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3870000/3866800/3866777/fd9ad254_y.jpg)

### Adventure Lodge & Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly. Room was large. We had a handicapped accessible room, so the bathroom was large. Everything was fine."

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![The Park Hotel Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/7cc6619a_y.jpg)

### The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent

"When visiting this part of the country, it is very remote, and the park hotel was the perfect spot away from everything. While the rooms are small, they are comfortable and easily accessible. The restaurant also is very good and has breathtaking views of the mountainside from their patio area. While there is nothing really around other than a small convenience store, the hotel more than makes up for that with their excellent service. Would highly recommend!"

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![Turangi Leisure Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61340000/61339000/61338998/972148aa_y.jpg)

### Turangi Leisure Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and it was a lovely tidy space to stay will be back in March cheers"

[](https://expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Turangi-Leisure-Lodge.h61338998.Hotel-Information)

![Tongariro Crossing Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9848500/9848408/82176053_y.jpg)

### Tongariro Crossing Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet lodges with friendly and helpful staff. A great breakfast to start our day "

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![Mountain Heights Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/f5703387_y.jpg)

### Mountain Heights Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view and lovely welcome"

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![Parklands Motorlodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/918800/918774/30ce5393_y.jpg)

### Parklands Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was nice"

[](https://expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Parklands-Motorlodge.h918774.Hotel-Information)

![Tongariro Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2947000/2946935/803c985e_y.jpg)

### Tongariro Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The owners and staff were super helpful and directed us to some lovely local spots. The hot spa pools and fishing pool"

[](https://expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Tongariro-Lodge.h2946935.Hotel-Information)

![Judges Pool Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3910000/3908800/3908770/fb5eaa69_y.jpg)

### Judges Pool Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a comfort double. It was a good size with a very comfortable bed and spotlessly clean. The motel is away from the main road so nice and quiet. We really enjoyed our stay and would go back. "

[](https://expedia.com/Turangi-Hotels-Judges-Pool-Motel.h3908770.Hotel-Information)

![Rocky Mountain Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847107/58ae5381_y.jpg)

### Rocky Mountain Chalets

10/10 Excellent

"Yes was very clean and comfortable. "

[](https://expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-Rocky-Mountain-Chalets.h9847107.Hotel-Information)

## More cheap stays in Desert Road

![The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95974400/95974383/91e08c93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit)

### The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui

$34 nightly

$40 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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7.8/10 Good! (41 reviews)

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![Snowman Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916200/37916154/a5646859_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit)

### Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui

$48 nightly

$56 total

Mar 6 - Mar 7

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8/10 Very Good! (94 reviews)

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![Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42690000/42684500/42684423/1b5e731b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit)

### Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui

$74 nightly

$86 total

Feb 23 - Feb 24

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)

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### Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi 

$82 nightly

$95 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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9/10 Wonderful! (523 reviews)

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### Alpine Motel

7 Miro Street Ohakune 

$103 nightly

$119 total

Feb 23 - Feb 24

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7.8/10 Good! (104 reviews)

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best area to stay in Desert Road?

> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> For travelers prioritizing outdoor adventures, particularly hiking or fishing, Turangi is an excellent choice.

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