Top 10 Hotels in Retaruke in 2026 (from $28)

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A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".

1. Mountain Heights Lodge

National Park Village

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.

2. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

National Park Village

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A building with a wooden exterior, a covered entrance with a door, two chairs, a table, and a small potted plant.

3. The Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

$33 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.

4. Plateau Lodge

National Park Village

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

National Park Village

$69 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.

6. Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro National Park

$51 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.

7. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and a pool.

8. Central Park Motor Inn

Taumarunui

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, metal roof, and a gravel path leading to a building with glass doors.

9. Tongariro Boutique B&B

Erua

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A bar setting with a glass of iced drink garnished with a lime slice, a bottle pouring into the glass, and a tray with multiple glasses.

10. Pipers Lodge

National Park Village

$67 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A golf course with a fountain, trees, and a hilly landscape in the background.

11. Alexander Motel

Taumarunui

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A multi-story building with a red roof, balconies, and a sign indicating it is an Alpine Chalet.

12. Alpine Chalets

National Park Village

$136 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A black sports car parked in front of a building with large windows and a garage door.

13. Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Ohakune

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A view of a mountain with a chair and plants in the foreground.

14. Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Horopito

$258 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A snow-covered residential street with houses, a car, and a driveway.

15. The Hobbit Motorlodge

Ohakune

$58 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows.

16. Rocky Mountain Chalets

Ohakune

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A wooden staircase leading to a door with "Powderhorn Chateau" carved above it.

17. Powderhorn Chateau

Ohakune

$202 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A Snowhaven serviced apartment building at night with illuminated windows and a signboard.

18. Snowhaven

Ohakune

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a white sofa, a cheetah statue, and a large chandelier.

19. Ruapehu Country Lodge

Ohakune

$216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the street.

20. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Ohakune

$49 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Mountain Heights Lodge

National Park Village

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel

Plateau Lodge

National Park Village

10/10 Exceptional

My lodging was a pop up little cabin that had interesting design features that made for a comfortable and convenient stay. Accessed through a little semi covered atrium or vestible that had a table with chairs, bathtub, sofa what was sealed from rain by the roof and from lateral wind directed rain by an open mesh awning that could be shut but not locked leading to the cabin itself which had a larger than expected room with heater, air on, mini fridge, bathroom with shower, and fully blacked out...

Alan

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveler

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

National Park Village

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed for 3 nights during local trail running race event. The place is really tidy and well maintained. I sensed the owners' passion for this place and Tongariro region. The kitchen is spacious, has large fridges and everything you need. You can bring your own food and cook without any hassles. The lounge is even better with pool table and table tennis table. There are two decent restaurants, a petrol station and 4-square supermarket nearby, so you can find all the essentials.

kunihiro

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Horopito

10/10 Exceptional

This is a small (5 rooms?) "green" boutique hotel where they generate their own electricity via solar panels and use captured rainwater and runoff around the compound. The peaceful pond just outside our room added to the serenity of our visit; and across the pond, off in the distance, we enjoyed the most incredible view of the Tongariro National Park. We stayed on December 31, and the owners were extremely friendly, inviting all of their guests to join them for a New Year's Eve celebratory...

Anonymous traveler

Rocky Mountain Chalets

Ohakune

10/10 Exceptional

Steven

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Ohakune Central Motels

Ohakune

10/10 Exceptional

ANJA

Tongariro Boutique B&B

Erua

10/10 Exceptional

The stay was just like what was described and pictures. Very clean, modern and had a heat pump that was adjusted just right especially during this winter time. The bonus was having a private spa pool and hot pool, it was perfect time to relax after a tiring day doing the Tongariro Crossing. The procedure to this self check-in suite was easy and instructions were clear. One minor down side is the mirror in the bathroom was rather large and protruded too much, which was a little challenging to...

Anonymous traveler

Alexander Motel

Taumarunui

10/10 Exceptional

Gregory

Powderhorn Chateau

Ohakune

10/10 Exceptional

Very charming hotel! Wish we had more time to stay. The property feels very much like a ski lodge and I'm sure is gorgeous in the winter. Just as nice and more quiet in the summer! We ate at the more casual restaurant - great food and enjoyed having drinks on the rooftop patio. We didn't have a chance to swim in the heated pool but it looked lovely. We loved learning that some of the Lord of the Rings cast stayed here when they were filming! 10/10 recommend

Leandra

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