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Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is Rp783.722 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
Rp783.722
Rp901.300 total
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (833 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 Rp1.230.293 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
Rp1.230.293
Rp1.414.837 total
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
The bed was comfy, room was cozy, close to national park and restaurants. Hot tub area needs some attention. Chairs were worn and cushions moldy. No instructions on how to work hot tub. TV only has 13 channels. Otherwise perfect for 1 night.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is Rp1.374.535 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
Rp1.374.535
Rp1.580.715 total
27 Apr - 28 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
Classic traditional lodge, love the wooden structures and homey feel, felt welcome. Nice patio to watch the sunset!!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 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! (102 reviews)
We were arriving late so a quick call to arrange late check in was easy. We stayed 3 nights in total with a 4 day trip away in between nights which was made so easy by the owner to allow us the same chalet for each night. Easy walk to town and we did drive some nights. Very quiet and rooms very clean. ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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 ...
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
Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride (Ketetahi)
Rp636.415
per adult
Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk
Rp4.268.873
per adult
80% of travellers recommend