Desert Road
Travel Guide
Visit Desert Road
Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
$45 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$53 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Whakapapa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (854 reviews)
"The hot water was extreme hot, he careful. Otherwise good room!"
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
$73 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$85 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Place is nice, cozy and warm . Staff super friendly, good food ( fish and chips was my favor) and drinks with a fair price . For sure will comeback."
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
$86 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$99 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
"The room was cozy and decorated cutely. The warm throw was a great bonus. Helpful and nice staff."
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
88 Pukawa Road Pukawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Pukawa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tokaanu Thermal Pools and River Vineyard are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Amazing stay, would recommend to anyone. Beautiful room with an amazing view. Super easy check in. Will definitely be staying again!"
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026
Rocky Mountain Chalets
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49) Ohakune NZ3
Book a stay at this golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
"The front desk manager was professional and very helpful. He made my stay very pleasant and enjoyable."
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026
Alpine Chalets
3 Findlay St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ...
8/10 Very Good! (102 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay in with the meanest view of the mountains!! The owner is very inviting and if you need something she's got you!!!"
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stay near popular Desert Road attractions
- Tree Trunk Gorge
- Mount Ruapehu
- Tongariro National Park
- Lake Taupō
- Whakapapa Ski Area
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Turoa Ski Area
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Mount Tongariro
- Big Carrot
- Taranaki Falls
- Ohakune Old Coach Road
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Waitonga Falls Walk Trailhead
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Mountain Bike Station
- Lower Tama Lake
- Waterfall Express Chair
- River Vineyard
- Rockgarden Chair
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail
- Ohakune Disc Golf
