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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. Apparently the rooms were renovated 5 years ago but they are still spotless. Real quality in the kitchen, wonderful comfortable bed and the first bathroom on our trip that didn’t have some sort of issue, in fact it was super. Great location, super friendly and helpful hosts , I doubt there’s much better comfort and value in Okakune .

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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. Perfect location, nice kitchen, decent prices in restaurant.

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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. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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8.3
Very good
1,357 reviews
Price from
US$98
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. Perfect for my family of three traveling through NZ. The staff are friendly and helpful. The resturant is quite good too.

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8
Very good
1,545 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. We came during the low season in June, and we really enjoyed our stay. The Lodge is well situated to hike in Tongariro National Park. We also really enjoyed the fact that the kitchen was well equipped! We wouldn’t hesitate going back!

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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$107
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
469 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. Clean and cozy place. Kitchen well equipped. Close to Tongariro National Park.

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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
616 reviews
Price from
US$87
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. Great property, simple and nice staff! The place was clean and exactly what we needed. Location was great. We walked to the center of town. loved it!

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8
Very good
689 reviews
Price from
US$83
per night

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