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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.

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 compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a fire action notice on the wall.

A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a television in the living space.

1. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi

Libby

$57 nightly

$66 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.

A resort with a swimming pool, red buildings, and surrounding greenery.

A wooden cabin-style room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

2. Parklands Motorlodge

Turangi

Rod

$62 nightly

$73 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.

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.

A terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.

3. Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro National Park

Elizabeth

$41 nightly

$48 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A row of wooden decked cabins with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A building labeled "OFFICE" with a paved entrance, potted plants, and a bench.

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.

4. Judges Pool Motel

Turangi

Nicola

$81 nightly

$94 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a mounted deer head above the mantel.

A house with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.

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.

5. Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi

Montana

$68 nightly

$80 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.

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.

6. Mountain Heights Lodge

National Park Village

Handro

$80 nightly

$91 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a signboard.

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.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a clock on the wall.

7. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Turangi

Tania

$34 nightly

$39 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

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.

8. Plateau Lodge

National Park Village

David

$64 nightly

$73 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

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 cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".

A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, and chairs. There are windows and an exit sign.

9. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

National Park Village

Harley

$65 nightly

$76 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.

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.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses surrounded by dense trees and a river.

10. Tongariro Lodge

Turangi

ian

$121 nightly

$141 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a leather sofa.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase. There are large windows providing natural light and views of the outdoors.

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.

11. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa

Pedro

$111 nightly

$128 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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 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.

A blue building with a sign reading "Manowhenua Lodge" and an "Office" sign.

12. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

National Park Village

Cameron

$63 nightly

$73 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A golf course with a fountain, trees, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, each with blue bedding and white pillows. There is a framed picture on the wall and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a small desk with a chair, a bed, and large windows offering a view of other buildings.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a coffee machine, and a sink with a mirror above it.

13. Alexander Motel

Taumarunui

Kenneth

$85 nightly

$97 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

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 hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a mountain view.

14. Alpine Chalets

National Park Village

Brayden

$126 nightly

$146 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A door with a view of a backyard garden through a window.

A snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.

15. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

Cole

$125 nightly

$145 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A geodesic dome structure with a view of a lake and sunset.

A lakeside view with transparent dome-shaped accommodations, a wooden deck, and a tree-lined path.

A cozy room with a large window, a bed, a small table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, and a dining area with white chairs.

16. Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

Motutere

Alan

$53 nightly

$61 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a small coffee table, and a TV screen displaying birds flying.

17. The Crossing Lodge

Erua

Sahil

$24 nightly

$28 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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 cozy, wood-paneled lounge area with a sectional sofa, small tables, and a vending machine.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.

A lodge with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees and parked cars.

18. Pipers Lodge

National Park Village

Jennifer

$59 nightly

$68 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and a pool.

A building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a covered porch, and a well-lit front entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a table. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.

19. Central Park Motor Inn

Taumarunui

Craig

$103 nightly

$118 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A rustic wooden structure with a sign, surrounded by a gravel path and stone border, leading into a forested area.

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 sink, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.

A wooden sauna structure with a bench inside, surrounded by greenery.

20. The Grove Turangi

Turangi

Brendon

$124 nightly

$143 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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A mountainous landscape with snow patches, a turquoise lake, and a clear sky.

Top Tongariro Hotel Reviews

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

8/10 Good

"Good option"

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"The place is nice and tidy. We like it that the toilets are clean and it doesnt smell. There is also warm baths and the room is clean and well maintained as well."

Skotel Alpine Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and stay."

Tongariro Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The lodge was nice and quiet. friendly staff and the manager was very helpful."

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Our hosts were very kind and helpful. Also, the place was very clean and tidy. Overall great stay!"

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

10/10 Excellent

"Charming location, serene lakeside view, spacious accommodation."

Plateau Lodge

8/10 Good

"They should"

Alexander Motel

8/10 Good

"Very welcoming staff clean amenities comfortable bed"

Judges Pool Motel

8/10 Good

"A beautiful location close to the Turangi river. I will definitely be back! Fantastic communal BBQ facilities and lovely host."

More cheap stays in Tongariro

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui

$24 nightly

$28 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

2819 State Highway 1, RD2 Motutere Taupo

$53 nightly

$61 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Ngawaka Place Turangi

$57 nightly

$66 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui

$63 nightly

$73 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)

Magpie Cottage - Homestay B&B

37 Rangaroa Road Taumarunui Manawatu-Wanganui

$81 nightly

$93 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

Tongariro Boutique B&B

18 B Erua Road Erua Waikato

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Tongariro?

The best areas to stay in Tongariro are Whakapapa Village for direct access to the national park and National Park Village for a wider range of lodging and dining options.Whakapapa Village is located right within Tongariro National Park, at the base of Mount Ruapehu. It's a small, concentrated area featuring a historic hotel, a visitor center, and direct access to various walking tracks, including the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle. This location is ideal for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to be immediately immersed in the park's natural surroundings.National Park Village, located just a 15-minute drive from Whakapapa Village, serves as a hub for adventure activities in the region. It offers a selection of hotels, motels, and restaurants, along with shuttle services to popular hiking trails and ski fields.

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 Tongariro.

How much is the nightly rate at a Tongariro hotel?

Prices for hotels in Tongariro often vary, but you can find a great deal from $28 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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Our top choices for Tongariro hotels

1. Turangi Leisure Lodge

2. Parklands Motorlodge

3. Skotel Alpine Resort

4. Judges Pool Motel

5. Turangi Bridge Motel

6. Mountain Heights Lodge

7. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

8. Plateau Lodge

9. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10. Tongariro Lodge

11. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

12. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

13. Alexander Motel

14. Alpine Chalets

15. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

16. Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

17. The Crossing Lodge

18. Pipers Lodge

19. Central Park Motor Inn

20. The Grove Turangi

Learn more about Tongariro

Top Tongariro Hotel Reviews

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Plateau Lodge

Alexander Motel

Judges Pool Motel

More cheap stays in Tongariro

The Crossing Lodge

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

Turangi Leisure Lodge

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Magpie Cottage - Homestay B&B

Tongariro Boutique B&B

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