Desert Road
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Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is ₩69,748 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
₩69,748
₩80,212 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
includes taxes & 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! (833 reviews)
Great location. Room clean but very basic. Food ... well, there are good options a short drive away.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is ₩109,491 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
₩109,491
₩125,915 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
includes taxes & 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! (1,000 reviews)
The bed was comfy, room was cozy, close to national park and restaurants. Hot tub area needs some attention. Chairs were worn and cushions moldy. No instructions on how to work hot tub. TV only has 13 channels. Otherwise perfect for 1 night.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is ₩122,328 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
₩122,328
₩140,677 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
includes taxes & 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
Classic traditional lodge, love the wooden structures and homey feel, felt welcome. Nice patio to watch the sunset!!
Reviewed on Mar 24, 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.

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! (102 reviews)
We were arriving late so a quick call to arrange late check in was easy. We stayed 3 nights in total with a 4 day trip away in between nights which was made so easy by the owner to allow us the same chalet for each night. Easy walk to town and we did drive some nights. Very quiet and rooms very clean. ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
16 Tangitu St Motuoapa Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attraction River Vineyard is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
Parking was easy, unit was clean and cosy and as pictured, only downside was the main road traffic noise, otherwise a pleasant and convenient stop off midway between Auckland and Wellington.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

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 ...
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.
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Tree Trunk Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Tree Trunk Gorge, a lovely green space in Desert Road. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.