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About this property

Located in a quiet location off the main highway in National Park Village, Adventure Lodge and Motel is family-run accommodations offering free unlimited Wi-Fi access and a comfortable guest lounge with satellite TV and an open fireplace. Adventure Lodge and Motel National Park is a 20-minute drive from the start of the Tongariro Crossing. It is a 15-minute drive to Mt Ruapehu, home to the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields. Facilities include a large drying room, coin-operated laundry and free off-street car parking. Relax in the hot tub after a long day walking the Tongariro Crossing. There are separate shared men's and women's bathrooms. The guest lounge features a DVD player and a selection of DVDs. Guests can also enjoy Sky TV with 55 satellite channels. Some rooms offer access to shared bathrooms, while others are self contained offering satellite TV and private bathrooms. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and large covered BBQ area. Breakfast and lunch can be purchased at check in. Every room is centrally heated and all beds are made up with fresh linen, towels and feather duvets. Transport to and from the Tongariro Track is available for an additional charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Duncan
    Canada Canada
    Very cozy, the common room was a great place to relax with a fireplace, books, and comfy couches.
  • James
    United States United States
    Outstanding place to stay when hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (TAC). The motel was clean and comfortable. Plenty of hot water, comfortable bed. I had a corner room with a kitchenette which was very quiet. The hosts were wonderful and a...
  • Jim
    Australia Australia
    The responsiveness of John and Gillian, the owners, was incredible. Very helpful and reliable.
  • Christine
    United States United States
    Super friendly people who run the place! Clean. Comfortable beds. Breakfast available to order. Easy to organize a shuttle from the property for the Crossing.
  • Bruce
    United States United States
    Staff was very helpful. The Kiwi breakfast was very good.
  • Karen
    Canada Canada
    The owners, Gillian and John (Dutchy) were AMAZING hosts. They were kind, accommodating, generous and made us feel so welcome!
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    The staff were incredibly kind and helpful and the breakfast was delicious and I loved that it was available early enough to take on the alpine crossing
  • Nicole
    United States United States
    Loved the shared kitchen space to prepare meals and the convenient location to town and also the provided shuttles.
  • Harvey
    Canada Canada
    Clean rooms, kitchen, common areas, toilets. Well equipped. Dutchy and Gillian - the owners are very hospitable. His commentary on the bus ride to the crossing is very entertaining.
  • Corine
    Canada Canada
    Our family room was very clean and the beds were comfortable . Window opened wide for fresh air . And the management staff was fantastic. They were helpful and supported in every way our trek through the crossing.

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Adventure Lodge and Motels and Tongariro Crossing Track Transport takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Adventure Lodge and Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Adventure Lodge and Motels and Tongariro Crossing Track Transport of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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