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Set in National Park, within 16 km of Mount Ruapehu and 17 km of Taranaki Falls, Manowhenua Lodge offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Whakapapa.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Thomas and Tracy are great people. They help you with whatever you need and they welcome you warmly in their place. It was really easy to book shuttle and carparking for Tongariro with them. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and homey. You can play a lot of games at lobby and watch netflix. This was highlight of staying in NZ, lovely place with lovely people :)

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8.4
Very good
249 reviews

Situated in the town of Ohakune, on the edge of Tongariro National Park, LKNZ Lodge & Cafe is within 5 minutes' walk of restaurants, bars and shops. It features a sauna, hot tubs and an on-site cafe. The property offers a range of accommodation from budget dormitories to private rooms spread over 3 lodges and complimentary unlimited WiFi. Close to town. The hot tub and sauna soothes aching muscles after walks. The staff went over and beyond to make my stay absolutely amazing. Love the waffles from the cafe. Thank you Ella and Bridget!

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8.1
Very good
617 reviews
Price from
UAH 2,977
per night

Set in Palmerston North, 1.2 km from Palmerston North Convention Centre, Penny's B&B Accommodation offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 2.4 km from Arena Manawatu, 1.1 km from Palmerston North City Council and 1.8 km from Universal College of Learning. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The units at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Got upgraded to a better room than the one I had booked. Check in was smooth and easy despite me arriving outside of office hours, the instructions given to access the lockbox and find my room were easy to follow. Enjoyed breakfast and a good chat in the morning thanks to the lovely owners. Thank you!

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8.7
Fabulous
77 reviews
Price from
UAH 2,707
per night

Set in National Park, 15 km from Mount Ruapehu, National Park Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Central location with a restobar and mini golf course just beside, and fuel station/convenience store within 2 mins walking distance. Shuttles from to/from Tongariro Crossing starts from the hostel and can be booked directly at the reception, which is very convenient. Showers are consistently hot, which is really needed after a long day of hiking. Kitchen well equipped. Overall this is the perfect hostel to stay in National Park.

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7.7
Good
1,723 reviews
Price from
UAH 812
per night

Located in National Park, 21 km from Mount Ruapehu, The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Taranaki Falls. The sports lounge, the kitchen, the check in kiosk. Everything was amazing. The heater and the rooms were great.

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7.7
Good
436 reviews
Price from
UAH 443
per night

Located in Raurimu, 21 km from Mount Ruapehu, Slalom Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 22 km of Taranaki Falls. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Raurimu, like skiing. Super friendly staff. Comfortable and considerably close to the hiking sites.

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6.1
Review score
137 reviews
Price from
UAH 2,412
per night

Set in Pahiatua, 37 km from Palmerston North Convention Centre, Club Hotel Pahiatua offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar. The property is around 38 km from Arena Manawatu, 32 km from IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute and 35 km from FoodHQ. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

The units at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. The pub onsite was handy to relax with a drink & the staff were helpful & friendly. Was a good stop while passing through the town.

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2.6
Review score
13 reviews
Price from
UAH 1,046
per night

Offering a barbecue and spa centre, The Ohakune Central Cabins is located in Ohakune. All rooms offer free WiFi. Guests have access to a communal kitchen and a shared lounge area.

This hostel has ski storage space and bike hire is available. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing, golfing and horse riding.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
UAH 4,454
per night

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