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The Latest Desert Road vacation packages

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AWA Hotel

AWA Hotel

4 out of 5
Fairy Springs
Price was $431, price is now $338 per person
$338
per person
Apr 1 - Apr 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)
8/10 Very Good! (283 reviews)
Some life in the cafe area would be good. Its always closed when we have been. Its a fine place to stay, no complaints.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Hana Lodge

Hana Lodge

5 out of 5
Ngongotaha
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,019, price is now $769 per person
$769
per person
Apr 1 - Apr 5
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
The room and entire facility was excellent. Grace was so nice to my wife and I. She was very helpful with our stay, our meals and with sites to see.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

4 out of 5
Price was $699, price is now $544 per person
$544
per person
Apr 1 - Apr 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)
9/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews)
Great price and wonderful stay.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
Whakarewarewa
Price was $660, price is now $517 per person
$517
per person
Apr 1 - Apr 5
just found
Roundtrip flight included
Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,041 reviews)
everything was great. Room was clean, beds comfortable. If I'm being picky, the downside was the fabric curtains in the shower.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Luxury Golf-Side Lodge K Lodge Rotorua

Luxury Golf-Side Lodge K Lodge Rotorua

4 out of 5
Glenholme
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Price was $1,259, price is now $997 per person
$997
per person
Apr 1 - Apr 5
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)
8.2/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
Well presented and communicated of the issues

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

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Desert Road Hotel Deals

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street National Park Village
$85 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
$99 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Room was small but comfortable. Cant get a better location.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Ngawaka Place Turangi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$87 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$101 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (505 reviews)
Clean and tidy and comfortable. Safe and very convenient.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Turangi Leisure Lodge
Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel

3.5 out of 5
4600 State Highway 1 Turangi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$79 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$92 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (550 reviews)
We didn't have breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Turangi Bridge Motel
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Desert Road Essential Information

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Currency
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