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1. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great family type accomodation for the price."
Australia
Rhys
The price is ā‚©113,919
ā‚©131,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Front of property

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (230 reviews)
"Great accommodation in a perfect location! Andre and Sonja were very helpful, responsive, and flexible with our check-in and check-out times. We really appreciated their hospitality and would highly recommend staying here."
Australia
Dency
The price is ā‚©109,142
ā‚©125,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Mountain Heights Lodge
Outdoor dining

3. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
2.0 star property
Erua
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (50 reviews)
"The best place for rest pre and post tongariro hiking!"
Australia
Maria Sol
The price is ā‚©44,880
ā‚©51,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
The Crossing Lodge
Interior

4. The Rutland Arms Inn

The Rutland Arms Inn
4.0 star property
Whanganui Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (333 reviews)
"Very cute historic property that has been nicely updated. Centrally located to lots of fun restaurants."
United States
Cynthia
The price is ā‚©165,365
ā‚©190,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
The Rutland Arms Inn
Exterior

5. Central Park Motor Inn

Central Park Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Taumarunui
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (49 reviews)
"Will stay again, clean unit and friendly staff. "
Australia
Craig
The price is ā‚©143,686
ā‚©177,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Central Park Motor Inn
Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | WiFi (free), individually decorated

6. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (355 reviews)
"Stayed just for the night with family- was a comfortable stay. "
United States
Archana
The price is ā‚©109,304
ā‚©125,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Plateau Lodge
Interior entrance

7. The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn
4.0 star property
Ohakune
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (279 reviews)
"Good customer service. Felt welcomed. Very close to the snow mountain."
Australia
Sacheel
The price is ā‚©146,990
ā‚©169,042 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
The Peaks Motor Inn
Exterior

8. Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
2.0 star property
Ohakune
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (98 reviews)
"Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around"
Australia
Nicole
The price is ā‚©68,594
ā‚©78,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Snowman Lodge
Riverview Unit | View from room

9. Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (342 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Friendly staff, great location, bigger & better room than booked. Will definitely book again if down these ways, and will recommend to others."
Australia
Charleen
The price is ā‚©110,241
ā‚©126,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Riverview Motel
Golf

10. Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel
3.0 star property
Taumarunui
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (172 reviews)
"Great location in the heart of town - a nice clean and comfy motel with everything you need."
Australia
Sylvia
The price is ā‚©122,699
ā‚©141,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Alexander Motel
Exterior

11. 151 on London Motel

151 on London Motel
4.5 star property
College Estate
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (514 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet location. Easy check in process."
Australia
Teena
The price is ā‚©126,804
ā‚©145,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
151 on London Motel
Family Room - Prepaid | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Ohakune Court Motel

Ohakune Court Motel
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (230 reviews)
"Ok sort of place."
Australia
Mike
The price is ā‚©122,371
ā‚©140,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Ohakune Court Motel
Deluxe Twin Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

13. Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
Whanganui Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (437 reviews)
"Great stay "
Australia
Karen
The price is ā‚©146,625
ā‚©168,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Aotea Motor Lodge
Cafe

14. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (95 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is ā‚©93,433
ā‚©107,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Front of property - evening/night

15. Snowhaven

Snowhaven
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (314 reviews)
"Perfect for a family get away, very near parks and shop. Good place for a rest overnight after a long drive."
Australia
ariane grace
The price is ā‚©122,505
ā‚©140,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Snowhaven
Front of property

16. The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (211 reviews)
"Close to the supermarket, restaurants ,clean room."
Australia
Tian
The price is ā‚©82,684
ā‚©119,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Exterior

17. The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
2.0 star property
Ohakune
6.8 out of 10, (10 reviews)
"Room was fantastic and warm, spacious. Room suits a weekend away for the snow."
Australia
Samantha
The price is ā‚©110,245
ā‚©126,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Lounge

18. Ruapehu Country Lodge

Ruapehu Country Lodge
4.0 star property
Ohakune
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"A fantastic place to stay. Very welcoming and comfortable. "
New Zealand
Anonymous traveler
The price is ā‚©233,827
ā‚©268,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Ruapehu Country Lodge
View from property

19. Astral Motel

Astral Motel
3.0 star property
Whanganui Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (352 reviews)
"Friendly staff, Clean & tidy room, comfy bed, all we needed for the night."
Australia
Shirleen
The price is ā‚©108,040
ā‚©124,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Astral Motel
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

20. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
4.5 star property
National Park Village
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (201 reviews)
"Older charming property with antique furnishes, just an 8 minute walk to a hotel restaurant. Very nice quiet property I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Terrence
The price is ā‚©157,361
ā‚©180,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
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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Top Whanganui National Park Hotel Reviews

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and tidy room with basic but perfectly adequate facilities. Bed and pillows were nice and comfy. Will stay again."
Ben 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

More cheap stays in Whanganui National Park

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is ā‚©44,880 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
ā‚©44,880
ā‚©51,612 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (50 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Whanganui National Park?
The Park Hotel Ruapehu, located 25.1 mi (40.4 km) from the heart of Whanganui National Park, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Mountain Heights Lodge and The Crossing Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Whanganui National Park.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whanganui National Park, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Whanganui National Park.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Whanganui National Park?
For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Whanganui National Park, head over to our customer service page.
Where is the best hotel to stay with easy access to Bridge to Nowhere?
1900's Villa on the Forgotten World Highway is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and private decks. You'll find it 17.4 mi (28 km) from Bridge to Nowhere. Another good choice is Snowy Waters Lodge, located 14.7 mi (23.6 km) away.
What about the best place to stay near Whanganui National Park?
One of the top choices for your stay is 1900's Villa on the Forgotten World Highway, located 14.9 mi (24 km) from Whanganui National Park, and this B&B offers free breakfast and private decks. Snowy Waters Lodge, located 17.3 mi (27.9 km) away, is another good option for your stay.
What is the best accommodation for staying close to Whanganui Airport (WAG)?
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui is a popular 4-star property featuring free WiFi and free parking. It's located a short 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Whanganui Airport. Other places to stay within close proximity to the airport include Bignell Street Motel and Fiesta Court Motel.
What is staying in Whanganui National Park like?
Visitors can enjoy all that Whanganui National Park has to offer including its parks. There are 218 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Whanganui National Park.
What are the top places to visit in Whanganui National Park?
A couple of favorite places to visit are Bridge to Nowhere and Whanganui National Park. You'll also find The Dinosaur House and Raetihi Show Ground in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Whanganui National Park guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Whanganui National Park?
The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 45Ā°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 31Ā°F. The rainiest months in Whanganui National Park are September, October, July, and May, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.