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1. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (230 reviews)
"Great accommodation in a perfect location! Andre and Sonja were very helpful, responsive, and flexible with our check-in and check-out times. We really appreciated their hospitality and would highly recommend staying here."
Australia
Dency
The price is ฿2,521
฿2,899 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Mountain Heights Lodge
Reception

2. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great family type accomodation for the price."
Australia
Rhys
The price is ฿2,631
฿3,025 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Outdoor dining

3. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
2.0 star property
Erua
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (50 reviews)
"The best place for rest pre and post tongariro hiking!"
Australia
Maria Sol
The price is ฿1,036
฿1,192 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
The Crossing Lodge
Golf

4. Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel
3.0 star property
Taumarunui
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (172 reviews)
"Great location in the heart of town - a nice clean and comfy motel with everything you need."
Australia
Sylvia
The price is ฿2,834
฿3,259 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Alexander Motel
Family Room - Prepaid | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

5. Ohakune Court Motel

Ohakune Court Motel
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (230 reviews)
"Ok sort of place."
Australia
Mike
The price is ฿2,444
฿2,811 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Ohakune Court Motel
Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Free WiFi, individually decorated

6. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (355 reviews)
"Stayed just for the night with family- was a comfortable stay. "
United States
Archana
The price is ฿2,150
฿2,472 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Plateau Lodge
Lounge

7. Ruapehu Country Lodge

Ruapehu Country Lodge
4.0 star property
Ohakune
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"A fantastic place to stay. Very welcoming and comfortable. "
New Zealand
Anonymous traveller
The price is ฿5,400
฿6,210 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Ruapehu Country Lodge
Exterior

8. Central Park Motor Inn

Central Park Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Taumarunui
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (49 reviews)
"Will stay again, clean unit and friendly staff. "
Australia
Craig
The price is ฿3,318
฿4,109 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Central Park Motor Inn
Café

9. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (95 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is ฿2,158
฿2,481 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Exterior

10. 151 on London Motel

151 on London Motel
4.5 star property
College Estate
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (514 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet location. Easy check in process."
Australia
Teena
The price is ฿2,928
฿3,368 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
151 on London Motel
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

11. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
4.5 star property
National Park Village
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (201 reviews)
"Older charming property with antique furnishes, just an 8 minute walk to a hotel restaurant. Very nice quiet property I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Terrence
The price is ฿3,634
฿4,179 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Reception

12. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Castlecliff
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (127 reviews)
"Great weekend good place to stay"
Australia
Margaret
The price is ฿2,240
฿2,577 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Exterior

13. The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
2.0 star property
Ohakune
6.8 out of 10, (10 reviews)
"Room was fantastic and warm, spacious. Room suits a weekend away for the snow."
Australia
Samantha
The price is ฿2,546
฿2,928 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Exterior

14. Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
2.0 star property
Ohakune
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (98 reviews)
"Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around"
Australia
Nicole
The price is ฿1,584
฿1,822 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Snowman Lodge
Riverview Unit | View from room

15. Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (342 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Friendly staff, great location, bigger & better room than booked. Will definitely book again if down these ways, and will recommend to others."
Australia
Charleen
The price is ฿2,546
฿2,928 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Riverview Motel
Deluxe Twin Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

16. Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
Whanganui Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (437 reviews)
"Great stay "
Australia
Karen
The price is ฿3,386
฿3,894 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Aotea Motor Lodge
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

17. Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (369 reviews)
"Great location. Close to market and town. Good cooking facilities too. Would definitely stay again."
Australia
Jane
The price is ฿2,376
฿2,733 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Riverside Motel
Interior

18. The Rutland Arms Inn

The Rutland Arms Inn
4.0 star property
Whanganui Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (333 reviews)
"Very cute historic property that has been nicely updated. Centrally located to lots of fun restaurants."
United States
Cynthia
The price is ฿3,819
฿4,392 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
The Rutland Arms Inn
Lobby lounge

19. Pipers Lodge

Pipers Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (144 reviews)
"We ate in thier restaurant for dinner, nothing special. The rice is so hard to eat. The room is not that clean..and even the bathroom. 2 nights for $700+ is not worth it sorry. 👎"
Australia
Jennifer
The price is ฿2,139
฿2,459 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Pipers Lodge
Front of property – evening/night

20. Snowhaven

Snowhaven
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (314 reviews)
"Perfect for a family get away, very near parks and shop. Good place for a rest overnight after a long drive."
Australia
ariane grace
The price is ฿2,829
฿3,253 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Snowhaven
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Top Whanganui National Park Hotel Reviews

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and tidy room with basic but perfectly adequate facilities. Bed and pillows were nice and comfy. Will stay again."
Ben 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

More cheap stays in Whanganui National Park

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is ฿1,036 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿1,036
฿1,192 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (50 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Whanganui National Park?
The Park Hotel Ruapehu, located 25.1 mi (40.4 km) from the heart of Whanganui National Park, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your trip to the area are Mountain Heights Lodge and The Crossing Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Whanganui National Park.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whanganui National Park, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Whanganui National Park.
What is staying in Whanganui National Park like?
Visitors can enjoy all that Whanganui National Park has to offer, including its parks. There are 218 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Whanganui National Park.
What should I do while I'm visiting Whanganui National Park?
A couple of favourite places to visit are Bridge to Nowhere and Whanganui National Park. You'll also find The Dinosaur House and Raetihi Show Ground in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Whanganui National Park guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Whanganui National Park?
The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -1°C. The rainiest months in Whanganui National Park are September, October, July and May, with each month seeing an average of 198 mm of rainfall.