Desert Road
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Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is S$60 per night from 3 May to 4 May
S$60
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Whakapapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (834 reviews)
Great location. Room clean but very basic. Food ... well, there are good options a short drive away.
Reviewed on 25 Mar, 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is S$97 per night from 10 May to 11 May
S$97
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Free parking
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is S$110 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
S$110
29 Apr - 30 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (214 reviews)
Lodge was located at a very convenient place. The owners has kept clean. It has few rooms attached to the property and few outside. We stayed the ones in the main lodge and felt like being at home. Definitely recommend to stay if you are going to tongariro national park
Reviewed on 8 Apr, 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
Stay at this golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
We stayed at Rocky Mountain Chalets over Easter and spent a few days on the mountain bike tracks. It was an excellent place to stay, super close to Ohakune town with easy access to excellent cafes and restaurants. I would recommend it ans a great place to stay at any time of year.
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026

Motuoapa Bay Chalets
16 Tangitu St Motuoapa Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 28 Mar, 2026

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
88 Pukawa Road Pukawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Pukawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tokaanu Thermal Pools and River Vineyard are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Such an amazing property! It was superb and stunning views. 5 stars!
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 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.
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.
Things to do

Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk
S$326
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Mountain Shuttle Services
S$90
per adult
