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Cheap Hotels in Desert Road

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the landscape.

A hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.

1. Skotel Alpine Resort

Tongariro National Park

$99

$114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.

A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a natural landscape with hills and trees.

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

National Park Village

$77

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

A rooftop pool area with two hot tubs, surrounded by a wooden fence and various tropical plants.

A hotel with red roofs, a covered outdoor area, and a view of a mountain range.

A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".

3. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

National Park Village

$78

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.

A dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a vase with flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a red leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a television in the living space.

4. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi

$68

$79 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A well-maintained lawn with a patio area and a building with a dark roof.

A rural landscape with a river, houses, and autumn foliage.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

5. Tongariro Lodge

Turangi

$136

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A sign for Plateau Lodge with a stone border and a wooden signboard.

A room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.

A sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.

6. Plateau Lodge

National Park Village

$71

$81 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and gas stove.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

7. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park Village

$115

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.

A white SUV parked at an electric vehicle charging station.

8. The Crossing Lodge

Erua

$34

$39 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A building with a red roof and a porch area with red chairs.

A view from a window of a mountain landscape with a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a mountain view.

9. Alpine Chalets

National Park Village

$139

$159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A wooden deck with a small table and chairs, a bed in the background, and a set of wooden steps leading to a door.

A view from a window with a bench and cushions, overlooking a street with buildings and a mountain in the background.

A reception desk with a sign labeled "Office" and a flower arrangement.

A bar area with a glass jar filled with sliced fruits, a stainless steel appliance, and various bottles and glasses.

10. Snowman Lodge

Ohakune

$47

$54 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.

A resort with a swimming pool, red buildings, and surrounding greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

11. Parklands Motorlodge

Turangi

$53

$61 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a leather sofa.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase. There are large windows providing natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A rocky shoreline with calm water and a distant hill.

12. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa

$115

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A stone-walled indoor pool with a tiled floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall with a window.

A cozy interior with a bar area, leather seating, and a fireplace.

A dining table set with various dishes, a candle, and a glass of red wine.

13. Powderhorn Chateau

Ohakune

$177

$204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a mounted deer head above the mantel.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, a wooden fence, and a building with windows and a green roof.

A bar area with wooden stools, a stone fireplace, and a mounted animal head.

A house with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.

14. Turangi Bridge Motel

Turangi

$76

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of buildings in the background.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, a white shelf unit, and a potted plant.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a window.

A room with two beds, a bench, a desk, and a flower arrangement.

15. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Ohakune

$65

$75 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A wooden sign with multiple text elements advertising a motor lodge, luxury, and wireless internet availability.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A circular hot tub surrounded by a brick patio, with wooden benches and a wooden fence in the background.

16. The Hobbit Motorlodge

Ohakune

$45

$69 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A row of single-room cabins with a wooden deck in front, numbered doors, and a car parked outside.

A two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "TURDO A LODGE".

A corridor with a number '12' on a wall, indicating a room number.

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a TV on a desk, and a wardrobe.

17. The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

Ohakune

$76

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A row of wooden decked cabins with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A sign for Judges Pool Motel with a mailbox and a landscaped area with trees and grass.

A building labeled "OFFICE" with a paved entrance, potted plants, and a bench.

A hotel room with a red bed, a black leather sofa, a small round table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette area.

18. Judges Pool Motel

Turangi

$106

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel named "The Peaks Motor Inn" with a sign listing amenities like studio and family units, spa pools, sauna & gym, wireless internet, and a conference room.

A landscaped area with a sign for The Peaks Motor Inn in Ohakune.

A compact kitchen with a stove and sink, a dining area with four chairs, and a door leading to another room.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

19. The Peaks Motor Inn

Ohakune

$101

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a pool table.

A family in a small, round, blue pool with wooden walls.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, sink, and a microwave.

20. Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge

Ohakune

$75

$86 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Top landmarks in Desert Road

Tree Trunk Gorge

Tree Trunk Gorge is 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from central Desert Road, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Tree Trunk Gorge, you'll love Tongariro Alpine Crossing, just a short drive away.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap things to do in Desert Road?

Sightseeing doesn't have to be expensive. For some things to do in Desert Road, explore and snap photos of landmarks like Tongariro National Park or Tree Trunk Gorge.