The location was perfect for hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. I booked a shuttle through the hotel, and it could not have been easier. They pick you up right outside the lobby and drop you back that afternoon or evening, checking your name against a list to make sure you didn’t get left on the mountain. 😊
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was not luxury but it was clean, comfortable, and quiet at a great price. Pizza at the onsite restaurant was an easy post-hike meal.