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The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

2.0 star property
Lodge in Erua

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Located near the airport, The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers offers a serene escape with its lush garden and outdoor entertainment area. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind over billiards or take a stroll through the nearby nature reserve. Guests love staying here.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (6)

  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • TV in a common area
The current price is $34
$39 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30

Room options

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Family Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family House | Living area

Family House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
9 Erua Rd, Erua, Manawatu-Wanganui, 3990

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Fishers Track - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 9 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Old Coach Road Bike Trail - 12 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 17 min drive - 25.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪National Park Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

Located near a train station, The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers is a great choice for a stay in Erua. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an access code
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ski area nearby

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 5 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting on site.

Also known as

9 Erua Road

The Crossing Backpackers Erua

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers Erua

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers Lodge

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers Lodge Erua

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

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Reviews

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Just to be clear it is a hostel so remember that but our separate room had a terrace, bathroom, microwave and lots of space. The hostel is well run, has great facilities and is just so lovely and quiet and isolated. A real treat
Up the road, great walks!!
shannon, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good value, clean room and well-equipped kitchen
David, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Kitchen was great, didn't go skiing as summer, clean facilities and secure. All in all great.
Diane, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are amazing. Especially to the owner. He helped us immensely. We had a car issue and he helped us and made us feel welcome. The owner went over and above and beyond to accommodate us. It’s not out of pity. You can tell he's just one of those people you rarely come across who are willing to help. Has a kind caring personality. Big shout-out to the owner.
Sheila, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We stayed 2 nights in the ‘deluxe’ double room No 4 directly behind reception. The self check-in process was very easy to use. I suspect like everyone else we were there to do the Alpine Crossing. So in that context it suited us fine, only a few minutes drive to the pickup point. The room was en-suite, the shower was okay once it warmed up and it had a decent TV with a range of channels. The kitchen was well equipped. Overall very good value.
Brian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our overnight stay. The facilities were sufficient and the online check in worked for us. The wifi was a bit intermittent though unfortunately.
Tim and Regina, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice and cheap stay. Noisy kids running up and down the hallway (but thats not the accommodations fault.) Easy drive to Whakapapa so good spot! Noisy heater fan in bedroom when it was closed.
natasha, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great budget location for exploring and hiking the park. Kitchen gets busy and was missing spoons (common issue in shared kitchens- we had our own so it wasn’t a problem, somewhat dated and mostly clean. Liked the easy self check-in as well. Not a rowdy or loud hostel- we stayed here with our kids in a family room and had a great sleep and stay.
Jean-Francois, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very affordable, convenient location. Hoping the guests care more about the cleanliness.
Hoang, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Not to far from the center. My family likes entertainment area specifically the movies room serect. The first night cold in the room but the staff fixed the issue next day.
Ngoc, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. It took a little while to get used to the fact that this property is unmanned but it actually worked very well. Check in was easy. The kitchen was well stocked. The shower pressure was great - although the shower is protected only by a curtain so not super private but wasn’t an issue. The bed was comfy. We stayed in a private room which even had a smart tv! Hostel luxury! Would definitely recommend. It is in the middle of nowhere but easy to access Whakapapa village and the other attractions in the area
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and opportunity to meet others.
Joy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, helpful staff and affordable. Highly recommended it and certainly if we’re around the area will use it again. And they got vending machine which I find it helpful everything you need can be purchase at very cheap price.
Sheila, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The bedsheets is a little smelly to my standards but all in all it is a nice place to stay. Value for money. It has everything you need. The kitchen has everything and it is clean. Warm showers and clean toilets. It is very near to Tongariro national park so the location is very good! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lara, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great property warm rooms easy check in and out
Tamera, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

High tech electronic check in, every
Isaac, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Overall the experience was good.
Sampath, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Tried to shorten my stay and check in a day later, they were not flexible and did not entertain the idea
Romain, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and kitchen
Chiranjeevi, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Good for price
Cody, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent for what we needed and ok price.
S, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

I liked the family room because of the heating was excellent, However the backpackers needs staff as there were guest hogging amenties such as moive room and kitch area gets over crowded
Jasmine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Love you
Sandeep, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

M
William, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Tongariro park was on fire and closed. I messaged the hotel on hotels.com to enquire about the situation as roads were closed and a big area was evacuated. No answer from them.
Adrien, 1-night trip