Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Electric car charging stations are also provided.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee, approximately NZD 18 to 25 for adults and NZD 10 to 12 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Late check-out may be available for a fee of NZD 30, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific room features for accessibility are not detailed, so contacting the property for further information is recommended.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

Located in National Park Village, the property is within a 10-minute walk of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. It is 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from Whakapapa Ski Area and 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from Lake Taupō.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

What guests think

Across many reviews, Tongariro Crossing Lodge is praised for friendly, helpful hosts, warm comfortable rooms, and a convenient base for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, with tasty breakfasts, useful self-catering facilities, free laundry, and easy parking.

Guests highlight proactive service, from local advice and help arranging the Alpine Crossing to luggage assistance and occasional transfers. Cleanliness and upkeep draw frequent praise, and several mention brand-new cabins alongside thoughtfully furnished, characterful suites. A few note the village’s limited dining options and that some areas feel a bit older. Expect a cozy, well-run base for outdoor adventures.

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Facilities

Well set up for hikers with kitchens or shared kitchen access, free laundry and a drying room, plus convenient on-site parking.

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Dominique

11 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect lodge to walk the Tongariro alpine crossing. The personnel is very nice and helpful. It’s perfectly clean, it’s possible to cook etc. We really liked that place!

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John

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay, great location for exploring the National Park. Very welcoming and helpful staff, we didn't have breakfast but looks good if you choose to. Easy parking right outside the room which is well equipped. Highly recommended.

10

Gordon

26 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This lodge was set up perfectly for hikers and skiers with early breakfast options, kitchen facilities, free laundry and a drying room. Host was very personable and accommodating.

10

Laura

19 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I ended up staying here as a last minute switch after the Chateau closed. This lodge was wonderful, clean, comfortable, and welcoming! I would definitely stay again if I visited NZ again. The breakfast was delicious - especially the homemade bread! Also, the free laundry facilities were such a blessing!

10

Rodrigo

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely place. Super convenient location. Attentive staff. Cozy room and bedding. French-press coffee in my suite. Free laundry and parking. Highly recommended :)

10

Jill

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cosy, comfortable and thoughtful host. We came here to enjoy some peace and quiet without the hassle of meal preparation. This place was perfect for us and it’s within walking distance of a few dining places. It’s self-contained though, so the option of preparing our own meals was available.

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Emma

3 Jul 2023

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Nice location within walking distance of a couple good restaurants. Close drive to hiking trails. Bathroom and kitchen are nicely renovated.

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Nigel

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a very comfortable 2 night stay in the Jerusalem Suite with easy access to the kitchen shared with one other suite. We used the kitchen to self cater (as National Park has limited dining options and my partner is vegetarian) and made use of the oven and gas hob. We had the use of a fridge and the kitchen had all the pots, pans, utensils, etc needed for producing meals. Our room had a good sized bed, plus a sofa and table and a couple of dining chairs. A small wardrobe, but only three hangers. The en suite bathroom was also spacious with a large shower cubicle. Easy parking on site. We used the complementary laundry facilities to catch up on some washing. Very nice hosts, who offer to assist with arrangements for the Tongariro Crossing if you need this. Breakfast is available at an additional charge - but we had planned to self cater.

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Lori

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

2 bedrooms was nice. Beds were comfortable. Couch under tv was not convenient. Bathroom was clean and large, however, there was a back door to a shared courtyard that had clear glass in front of the bathroom door. The kitchen was very small, had everything, but a cooktop. Fridge did not freeze ice packs or keep things very cold.

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Tatsuya

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a room with a double bed and double sofa bet however, the sofa bed couldn’t set up. We asked to the receptionist then she changed our room immediately . We cooked for breakfast in the kitchen. The kitchen facilities are pretty convenient and nice and cleaned . Even plates and mugs are designed fancy.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently described as very clean and well maintained, with some spaces brand new. One review mentioned an odor from curtains.

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Sudhir

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall good. One of the room had very bad smell from curtains.

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Erik

15 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

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Stefan

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean und helpful host. And a delicious breakfast.

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Alan

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Enjoyable breakfast. Wonderful location

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FRANCINE

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and warm and inviting

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Laura

19 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I ended up staying here as a last minute switch after the Chateau closed. This lodge was wonderful, clean, comfortable, and welcoming! I would definitely stay again if I visited NZ again. The breakfast was delicious - especially the homemade bread! Also, the free laundry facilities were such a blessing!

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cheryl

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place to stay! Clean,quiet,comfortable! Would recommend if staying in Tongariro! Plenty of hiking trails close!

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Emma

3 Jul 2023

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Nice location within walking distance of a couple good restaurants. Close drive to hiking trails. Bathroom and kitchen are nicely renovated.

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Lori

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

2 bedrooms was nice. Beds were comfortable. Couch under tv was not convenient. Bathroom was clean and large, however, there was a back door to a shared courtyard that had clear glass in front of the bathroom door. The kitchen was very small, had everything, but a cooktop. Fridge did not freeze ice packs or keep things very cold.

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Galina

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great. We travel a lot internationally but I don't recall any other place being even close. Everything is new and in perfect working conditions. The doors, the windows, the fan, the bathroom, the kitchen, the lights... Even some minor details were well designed and worked as intended.

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Rooms

Rooms are warm, cozy, and comfortable, ranging from brand-new cabins to vintage, characterful suites; several offer kitchen access or are well equipped for self-catering. A few guests note the property feels older in places.

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Scott

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All staff were extremely polite and kind, suite was brand new and warm. Would stay here again!

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Nicola

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful vintage charm, antiques and art. Comfortable beds and heating for winter. Delicious breakfast laid out with formal style.

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Peter

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pretty lodge - just as it looked in the photos. Rooms clean, comfortable and well appointed. Staff really friendly and helpful with planning our trip and transferring luggage. We enjoyed the garden area too.

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Michael

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quirkiness and antique furniture. Limited access to tv channels.

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richard

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm and cosy!.

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Rodrigo

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely place. Super convenient location. Attentive staff. Cozy room and bedding. French-press coffee in my suite. Free laundry and parking. Highly recommended :)

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Jill

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cosy, comfortable and thoughtful host. We came here to enjoy some peace and quiet without the hassle of meal preparation. This place was perfect for us and it’s within walking distance of a few dining places. It’s self-contained though, so the option of preparing our own meals was available.

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Nigel

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a very comfortable 2 night stay in the Jerusalem Suite with easy access to the kitchen shared with one other suite. We used the kitchen to self cater (as National Park has limited dining options and my partner is vegetarian) and made use of the oven and gas hob. We had the use of a fridge and the kitchen had all the pots, pans, utensils, etc needed for producing meals. Our room had a good sized bed, plus a sofa and table and a couple of dining chairs. A small wardrobe, but only three hangers. The en suite bathroom was also spacious with a large shower cubicle. Easy parking on site. We used the complementary laundry facilities to catch up on some washing. Very nice hosts, who offer to assist with arrangements for the Tongariro Crossing if you need this. Breakfast is available at an additional charge - but we had planned to self cater.

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Katie

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved staying here! Louis and the whole staff were so friendly and helpful and the room was amazing. 10/10 recommend!

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Ginger

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We came to hike in the park and when we had a 100% rain and fog day, we were so happy to have such a comfortable home away from home for downtime. We stayed in one of the new cabins and it had everything we needed. The bonus was the resident cat Lucky who we met up with a few times during our stay. Thank you for providing such great acommodations in National Park Village.

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Service

Service is a standout: hosts are consistently described as friendly, attentive, and helpful with advice, crossing logistics, and even luggage or station transfers. Check-in responsiveness and hospitality receive frequent praise.

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Dominique

11 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect lodge to walk the Tongariro alpine crossing. The personnel is very nice and helpful. It’s perfectly clean, it’s possible to cook etc. We really liked that place!

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Eileen

7 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was cozy, warm and welcoming. It’s like going to grandma’s place for a treat. The breakfast was delicious and nutritious. The bread was excellent. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive.

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Peter

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pretty lodge - just as it looked in the photos. Rooms clean, comfortable and well appointed. Staff really friendly and helpful with planning our trip and transferring luggage. We enjoyed the garden area too.

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Marc

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice lodge, ideally located for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Super friendly and helpful manager

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Rodrigo

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely place. Super convenient location. Attentive staff. Cozy room and bedding. French-press coffee in my suite. Free laundry and parking. Highly recommended :)

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Daniel

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location and breakfast. The staff provided excellent advice.

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Katie

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved staying here! Louis and the whole staff were so friendly and helpful and the room was amazing. 10/10 recommend!

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Lynn

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A friendly welcome, a quaint suite with everything we needed, comfort, warmth and all the amenities. Lovely breakfast and our host, Louis, was very helpful with excellent local knowledge

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Guoren

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hospitality, and thoughtful service.

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Alejandro

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was simple but very cozy and comfortable! Our host was incredibly gracious and accommodating, including offering to drive us to and from the train station. Given the price this place is an amazing value and highly recommended when visiting for the crossing.

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Location

Convenient base for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and exploring Tongariro National Park, with hiking trails and some dining within walking distance. Multiple reviews note the village has limited dining options.

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Felipe

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is beautiful and well located. Highly recommend it

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John

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay, great location for exploring the National Park. Very welcoming and helpful staff, we didn't have breakfast but looks good if you choose to. Easy parking right outside the room which is well equipped. Highly recommended.

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Alan

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Enjoyable breakfast. Wonderful location

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Alexander

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a nice place to stay when visiting/hiking Tongariro National Park. Highly recommend.

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Marc

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice lodge, ideally located for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Super friendly and helpful manager

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John

6 Aug 2023

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Nice place to stay when visiting the National Park.

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cheryl

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place to stay! Clean,quiet,comfortable! Would recommend if staying in Tongariro! Plenty of hiking trails close!

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Jill

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cosy, comfortable and thoughtful host. We came here to enjoy some peace and quiet without the hassle of meal preparation. This place was perfect for us and it’s within walking distance of a few dining places. It’s self-contained though, so the option of preparing our own meals was available.

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Emma

3 Jul 2023

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Nice location within walking distance of a couple good restaurants. Close drive to hiking trails. Bathroom and kitchen are nicely renovated.

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Justin

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property was good for its location. Understandably there are limited dining options in such a sparsely populated area. Gas station was under renovations so we were unable to refill gas in town which was slightly inconvenient.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised as tasty and well presented, with options including hot plates or baskets and early starts for hikers. Several guests self-catered, and reviews note limited dining choices in the village.

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Nicola

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful vintage charm, antiques and art. Comfortable beds and heating for winter. Delicious breakfast laid out with formal style.

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Alan

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Enjoyable breakfast. Wonderful location

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Harald

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehr schöne Unterkunft, perfekt für Tongaria Crossing! Sehr freundliches Personal und gutes Frühstück.

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Dominique

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

What a joy it was to arrive at this place and be warmly welcomed by a lovely young French lady Agnes. We were ushered to our upgraded accommodation which was toasty warm! These new chalets are just completed and so everything is brand new! The king sized bed was super comfy with extra blankets provided. The shower is sublime! Plenty of piping hot water to warm you up after a day on the snow fields! We had delicious hot breakfasts served on gorgeous china….coffee served in silver coffee pots! It is such a charming place, complete with a playful cat Lucky! My granddaughter was smitten!! Thoroughly recommend ~ excellent service & value for money! Thank you Louis and staff!

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Gordon

26 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This lodge was set up perfectly for hikers and skiers with early breakfast options, kitchen facilities, free laundry and a drying room. Host was very personable and accommodating.

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Fermin

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El propietario es muy amable , el desayuno delicioso y el hotel muy acogedor

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Laura

19 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I ended up staying here as a last minute switch after the Chateau closed. This lodge was wonderful, clean, comfortable, and welcoming! I would definitely stay again if I visited NZ again. The breakfast was delicious - especially the homemade bread! Also, the free laundry facilities were such a blessing!

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Nigel

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a very comfortable 2 night stay in the Jerusalem Suite with easy access to the kitchen shared with one other suite. We used the kitchen to self cater (as National Park has limited dining options and my partner is vegetarian) and made use of the oven and gas hob. We had the use of a fridge and the kitchen had all the pots, pans, utensils, etc needed for producing meals. Our room had a good sized bed, plus a sofa and table and a couple of dining chairs. A small wardrobe, but only three hangers. The en suite bathroom was also spacious with a large shower cubicle. Easy parking on site. We used the complementary laundry facilities to catch up on some washing. Very nice hosts, who offer to assist with arrangements for the Tongariro Crossing if you need this. Breakfast is available at an additional charge - but we had planned to self cater.

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Sunny

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Four of my family with little kids enjoyed our stay in much. The location is so easy to up to Whakapapa. Breakfast basket was highlight of the morning as good portion and quality are provided to start your day. We love to stay over the days here just would like to

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Michael

3 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel manager was very helpful and kind. We had breakfast in the morning and he cooked it for us. It was quite delicious! This small hotel, although older is in the perfect location for hiking the mountain crossing.

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Tongariro Crossing Lodge

About this property

Location

Room options

Horopito Self Contained Unit

Pipiriki Suite

Whakapapa Suite

Turoa Suite

Jerusalem Suite

Waimarino Two-Bedroom Suite

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

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