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The 10 Best Lodges in National Park, New Zealand

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Set in tranquil surroundings with large landscaped grounds and a picturesque garden terrace with mountain views, Tongariro Crossing Lodge offers uniquely spacious rooms with historic character. A garden is featured.

Great location, 15 min drive to Whakapapa from where you can do great walks. Room was very nice, loved the garden.

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9.1
Superb
364 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Plateau Lodge is located 15 minutes’ drive from UNESCO World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park, where guests can enjoy skiing, hiking, cycling and paddling activities. A daily, shuttle service is available hourly from 6:00 until 9:00 to the Tongariro Crossing & National park. Free parking is available.

Great rooms. Spacious, clean and comfortable.

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8.4
Very good
1,659 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Set in the heart of National Park, Pipers Lodge boasts an onsite bar and restaurant. Guests can socialise in the shared lounge and warm up by the fireplace.

Pipers Lodge Accommodation is a 10-minute walk from National Park Train Station. Turangi is 41km away.

Everything is Good and comfy the staff’s their are so friendly and they will assist you right away, they also have free breakfast and also hot coffee and chocolate

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8
Very good
319 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Alpine Chalets has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in National Park.

Ohakune is 27 km from the lodge, while Whakapapa Village is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 76 km from Alpine Chalets.

Perfect location within the National Park, best view of the volcanos (weather dependent) and a very, very kind host.

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7.6
Good
246 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Offering a barbecue and views of the mountain, Pukenui Lodge is situated in National Park in the Manawatu Region. Turangi is 41 km from the property. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.

Chris was kind and he was treating the customers with the smil

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7.9
Good
282 reviews

Featuring a guest lounge with a fireplace, Howard’s Lodge is located in National Park Village, less than 15 km away from Mount Ruapehu. Free WiFi is included.

The lodge offers a range of accommodation options, including standard rooms with shared bathrooms, deluxe rooms with private bathroom facilities and self-contained rooms.

Clean, comfortable, and convenient. Well-stocked kitchens. Kind and helpful staff, who let me store luggage while I was out hiking.

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7.4
Good
971 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

With free WiFi, this lodge offers a satellite flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a fridge and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the lodge.

The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 98 km from the lodge.

Tranquil and cosy bush setting- handy to the many walking trails of the Tongariro National Park and a private and secluded base after a long day hiking

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8.6
Fabulous
41 reviews
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£42
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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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  • Avg. price/night: £46.23
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 744 reviews
    The lodge is bright and colourful. We had our own bunk room which was close to the bathrooms. The kitchen was big with lots of utensils. Great location for anyone doing the Tongariro Crossing or exploring the National Park. Adjacent bar was fun to pop in to and staff at both the hostel and bar were very friendly. Can highly recommend catching sunrise, the stars and sunset.
    madeleine
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £46.23
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 744 reviews
    Perfect lodge for taking the shuttle to the Tongariro National Park. Clean room and bathroom. Beds and the bathroom facilities are ok. Big kitchen for preparing your meals and very nice saloon/dinning hall for eating or spending some time with your friends playing board games or just reading
    Javier
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £42.41
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 971 reviews
    I liked the room - it was cosy and spacious. Lodge is nice and has this "mountain touch". The kitchen was great and perfectly equipped. The beds were super comfortable. Howard's Lodge is the best place when you plan to visit Tongariro. Communication with personnel was ok even though we haven't met anyone.l :D
    Michal
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £65.29
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 766 reviews
    The hosts Gillian and John were amazing and so helpful. We would recommend Adventure Lodge, their shuttle service and all round helpfulness to anyone.
    Denise
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £69.10
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,659 reviews
    It’s a very lovely property to stay in, the beds are super comfy, the lounge is spacious. I had really bad blisters from a hike and couldn’t do much but spending the time in the lodge was great.
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £65.29
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 766 reviews
    Friendly staff, homey ski lodge/cabin feel, hot tub was great after the alpine crossing.
    Ryder
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £46.23
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 744 reviews
    Staff-Joy is such a happy person and goes above and beyond. She's always running around doing something. Facilities-You can really see that they are trying to spruce up the place and turn it into such a lovely place to stay. A lot of care and attention to detail is shown even as far as decorations to make it feel more homely compared to some lodges and backpackers I've stayed at. Kitchen-Kitchen is well stocked with items to use for cooking. Bed-It was comfy for me
    BS
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £69.10
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,659 reviews
    Loved the location and theme -ski lodge, overlooking snowcapped Ruapehu. Gorgeous views Very spacious shared areas , all very clean and well equipped.
    Judy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £69.10
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,659 reviews
    Good location, nice lodges.
    Ben
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £68.62
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 319 reviews
    Cosy and warm at night. Very friendly staff. Kitchen tidy and well equipped. Nice bar and lounge area. Classic ski lodge
    Juan
    Group