Desert Road
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Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is NT$1,493 per night from May 3 to May 4
NT$1,493
NT$1,717 total
May 3 - May 4
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! (836 reviews)
Good location, especially for the Teranaki Falls walk, but also for Tongoriro Crossing (20 minutes drive to the trail head). The staff was friendly. The room was clean and as-described. The property is a little old/dated. Also, the hot tub is only available 3pm to 8pm and you need to reserve a 30-minute ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/15

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is NT$2,343 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
NT$2,343
NT$2,695 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! (1,001 reviews)
Great location, convenient to outdoor activities
Reviewed on 2026/4/13

Turangi Bridge Motel
4600 State Highway 1 Turangi
The price is NT$2,429 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
NT$2,429
NT$2,793 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (585 reviews)
Great location with restaurant
Reviewed on 2026/4/11
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! (108 reviews)
The chalet was very nice, clean, well equipped, and comfortable. We greatly appreciated the in-room washer and dryer! Note* the dryer does get VERY hot on cotton/regular mode. We tried out the hot tubs too-very nice!
Reviewed on 2026/4/10

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 2026/3/28

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Beautiful, peaceful setting in comfortable accommodation overlooking the lake. On premises restuarant was also very good although menu was a bit limited.
Reviewed on 2026/4/11
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.
Popular places to visit
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.

