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Situated only 4 minutes’ walk from central Ohakune, The Central Motel & Lodge features an outdoor hot tub. All studios and apartments include self-catering facilities and electric blankets.

All accommodation is heated and features a private bathroom, refrigerator and TV. Wi-Fi access is available. Clean, comfy and private accommodation.

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9.4
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
US$136
per night

Situated in the heart of Tongariro National Park, Skotel Alpine Resort offers a restaurant, a hot tub and a terrace bar with a fireplace. Most accommodations boast stunning mountain or region views.

The highest hotel in New Zealand, Skotel Alpine is 10 minutes’ drive from the Whakapapa Ski Fields. Tongariro Alpine Crossing is 20 minutes’ drive away. Amazing location with the best view straight from the bed. The hotel is a little outdated, but everything is extremely clean. Room was really spacious, bed very comfortable, there was kettle and the fridge also. Restaurant serves very good meals.

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8
Very good
2,100 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

Tui Oaks Motel offers free Wi-Fi and is just 5 minutes’ walk from Taupo town centre. All accommodation includes satellite TV, and most have panoramic Lake Taupo views.

Each room and apartment at Tui Oaks Motel Taupo includes heating, tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom. Apartments with a fully equipped kitchen are available. The lounge and bedroom had huge picture windows looking out over the lake. The location was good, easy walking distance to bars and restaurants.

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8.3
Very good
1,354 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Located in the Tongariro National Park, The Park Hotel Ruapehu offers affordable accommodation in a stunning alpine setting. Guests are provided with free parking and 500MB of free WiFi.

The Ruapehu Park Hotel is at the foot of a large ski field and volcano at Mt Ruapehu. It is surrounded by two other famous mountains Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. We really loved the family rooms - they were warm despite the cold temperatures. The hot water systems (i.e. the showers) were excellent. Finding the hotel and accessing the car park was also very easy. The restaurant (the spiral) also served very high quality food. The cost of the rooms was outstanding value for money.

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8
Very good
1,546 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

Located in National Park in the Manawatu region, Pukenui Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The lodge offers a sun terrace.

After a day of hiking, skiing or fishing, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Very quiet, spotlessly clean, lots of kitchen equipment, amazing value for money. Great for hikers. Thank you

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8.1
Very good
322 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Barrington House Taupo is situated in Taupo, 37 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley and 1.3 km from Great Lake Convention Centre. This 3-star homestay offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 37 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park. Quiet spot liked the off street parking for vehicle security

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8.7
Fabulous
134 reviews
Price from
US$130
per night

Located next to McDonald's and only a 1-minute walk from the Ongarue River, shops and restuarants, Kelly's Motel offers rooms with a fully equipped kitchen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. everything was up to expectation

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8.2
Very good
470 reviews
Price from
US$92
per night

Situated in a quiet location off the main highway in National Park Village, Adventure Lodge and Motel is family-run accommodation offering free unlimited Wi-Fi access and a comfortable guest lounge with satellite TV and an open fireplace. The best thing about this place are the people there. Gillian and John were kindness personified. Gillian offered to come pick me up from the train station and guided me well when the tour I had book was cancelled, helping me complete my trek. The packed lunch, their breakfast options and spa pool after a hard day of climbing were all perfect. Highly recommend this place for the warmth and affection of the hosts.

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8.6
Fabulous
858 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

Featuring private hot mineral pools that are free and exclusive for guests, Rainbow Motel & Hot Pools offers spacious self-catering units with central heating, fully equipped kitchens and TVs with DVD player and satellite channels. Free WiFi is available. The hot pools, which run 24/7 were awesome and very warm. Three out of four pools were operating during our stay and they can be locked, so they become private pools. When we went for a bath in a pool after dinner, only one was occupied. Rooms were very clean and heating was turned on since it was already a bit chilly outside.

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8
Very good
615 reviews
Price from
US$86
per night

Mountain View Motel offers modern, self-contained accommodation with 50+ SKY TV channels, free unlimited Wi-Fi, complimentary on-site parking, and a barbecue area with outdoor seating.

Conveniently located just 300 metres from the lakefront, 150 metres from Kaimanawa Reserve, and only 900 metres from Taupō’s town centre, the motel is the perfect base for your stay. Tauhara Golf Course and the popular Spa Thermal Park are a short 5-minute drive away, while Huka Falls and Taupō Airport can be reached in just 10 minutes. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable accommodation.

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8
Very good
688 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

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