The Crossing Lodge

Property class: 2
Lodge in Erua

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The Crossing Lodge offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Tongariro National Park. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (7)

  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Digital TV service
  • Free self parking
  • Netflix
The current price is $28
$32 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

Room options

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

Family Studio Suite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Studio Suite

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

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A room with a bed, a table with chairs, a TV, and a door.

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV displaying 'NETFLIX,' a door, and a chair.

Economy Double Room

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

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A bunk bed room with a window, a chair, and a door.

Economy Twin Room

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

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A small, single-bed room with a wooden bunk bed, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Economy Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a ceiling with a corrugated metal design.

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a patterned carpet, a small chair, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A bunk bed room with a wooden ceiling and a small window.

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed room with a wooden ceiling and a door leading to another room.

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

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

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A room with bunk beds, a door with a fire action sign, and a colorful wall.

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a wooden ceiling and a small window.

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a blue pillow and a white blanket.

Economy Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and a window providing natural light.

Economy Shared Dormitory (Bed Only)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a window, a chair, and a door.

Economy Twin Room

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

View all photos for Comfort Studio Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a small table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture.

Comfort Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a door with a fire action sign, and a colorful wall.

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room

A room with bunk beds, a door with a fire action sign, and a colorful wall.

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in dormitory ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 1

DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 21 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 31 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 53 min drive - 63.2 km
  • Turoa Ski Area - 54 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Free bus station shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪National Park Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Crossing Lodge

  • The Crossing Lodge offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Tongariro National Park. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the bus station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

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

Transfers

    • Free bus station shuttle

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 10 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Stay connected

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

More

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

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Crossing Lodge?

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

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

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

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and hunting. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around The Crossing Lodge like?

The Crossing Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Tongariro National Park.

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Reviews

The Crossing Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Was pleasantly surprised with the room and facilities - a much higher standard than I expected. Spacious room, excellent kitchen and dining room. Would happily stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Fully equipped kitchen, clean room
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8/10 Very good

Good value, clean room and well-equipped kitchen
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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!!
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Kitchen was great, didn't go skiing as summer, clean facilities and secure. All in all great.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very affordable, convenient location. Hoping the guests care more about the cleanliness.
Verified review

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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8/10 Very good

The best place for rest pre and post tongariro hiking!
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6/10 Good

Property was outdated Room was cold, bathroom very small and door wasn’t working We never saw anyone from staff, self check in and self checkout Kitchen was well equipped for cooking but basics were not available such as napkins or te, sugar, etc
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and opportunity to meet others.
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8/10 Very good

Great property warm rooms easy check in and out
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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.
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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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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10/10 Exceptional

High tech electronic check in, every
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8/10 Very good

Overall the experience was good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent for what we needed and ok price.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The vending machine didn’t work and there was no soap in the bathrooms. The dryer also didn’t work but I payed for it.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and kitchen
Verified review

6/10 Good

Good for price