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Mountain Heights Lodge

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (162)
"Its a beautiful older style building suitable for a weekend getaway"
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Mountain Heights Lodge

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (780)
"Kaz was so lovely, enjoyed our chat, dinner, especially dessert, was very good and the hot tub was amazing after a day on the slopes as too were the views from our cabin."
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Skotel Alpine Resort

Plateau Lodge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (330)
"Comfortable"
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Plateau Lodge

Waiouru Welcome Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (112)
"Great views of Mt. Ruapheu volcano. Lovely friendly greeting. Thank you so much."
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Waiouru Welcome Inn

Tongariro Lodge

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (335)
"Great location. Stream nearby. Clean and white rooms. Excellent staff service. "
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Tongariro Lodge

Motuoapa Bay Chalets

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (80)
"Great little spot, playground was a definitely a hit with the kids. "
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Motuoapa Bay Chalets

River Birches

5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"Excellent choice for anglers or ramblers. Nice accommodation, hot tub soaking and sitting by a fire at night were great. Hosts are very knowledgeable about the area and make an enjoyable stay."
The price is €422
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
River Birches

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (175)
"All staff were extremely polite and kind, suite was brand new and warm. Would stay here again!"
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Tongariro Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (25)
"Great property warm rooms easy check in and out "
The price is €31
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

Judges Pool Motel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (512)
"Even though it was only one night we had a great stay, the room had everything we needed, good value also, thank you "
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Judges Pool Motel

Turangi Bridge Motel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (508)
"easy to find and book in ,nice units ,easy to get to town "
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Turangi Bridge Motel

Tongariro Boutique B&B

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (45)
"Awesome and would stay again"
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Tongariro Boutique B&B

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (103)
"Beautiful place. With a fantastic view on the ruepahu. Great room, comfortable bed. Breakfast disappointing."
The price is €208
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

2.0 star property
4.8 out of 10, (5)
"The light in the room is not that bright. Take too much time to find the reception to check in!Quite close to the ski area and the room is clean."
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

Turangi Leisure Lodge

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (457)
"Awesome stay!"
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Turangi Leisure Lodge

Two Rivers Boutique Lodge Ohakune

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Great place to rest had one of the best sleep in NZ"
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Two Rivers Boutique Lodge Ohakune

Powderhorn Chateau

4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (312)
"Food 10 /10 excellent service food taste great"
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Powderhorn Chateau

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (64)
"Very pleasant overnight stay. "
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Snowhaven

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (289)
"Nice place to stay. "
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Snowhaven

The Peaks Motor Inn

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (245)
"Clean comfortable accommodation. "
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Peaks Motor Inn
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Tree Trunk Gorge

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Desert Road?

Located 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from the heart of Desert Road, The Park Hotel Ruapehu is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Skotel Alpine Resort and Turangi Leisure Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Desert Road.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Desert Road has to offer?

Tongariro Riverside holiday house: This holiday home rental outside of Desert Road is located on a river, and has a fireplace, a balcony and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. You can relax into your holiday with a garden and a selection of games. See all vacation rentals in Desert Road.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Desert Road, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Desert Road.

What's it like staying in Desert Road?

Visitors to Desert Road will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 432 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Desert Road.

What should I see while I'm in Desert Road?

A couple of favourite places to visit are Tongariro National Park and Tree Trunk Gorge. You'll also find Whakapapa Ski Area and Mount Ruapehu in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Desert Road guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Desert Road?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -1°C. The rainiest months in Desert Road are September, October, July and May, with each month seeing an average of 198 mm of rainfall.