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A covered pavilion with a stone base, surrounded by a snow-covered garden with rocks and various plants.
A cozy bar setting with a wood-burning stove, wooden furniture, and a sign reading "SPIRAL BAR".
A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, and chairs. There are windows and an exit sign.
A rooftop pool area with two hot tubs, surrounded by a wooden fence and various tropical plants.

1. The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
National Park Village
Australia
Harley
CA $99
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".
A sculpture of a tree in a landscaped area with a building in the background.
A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a natural landscape with hills and trees.

2. Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Handro
CA $107
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Mountain Heights Lodge
A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a white planter with a fern, and a glass door leading to a room.
A sunlit patio with a seating area, a large window, and indoor plants.
A room with a glass door leading to a balcony with a sofa and cushions.
A restaurant with large windows overlooking a snowy mountain landscape.

3. Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
David
CA $87
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Plateau Lodge
A dining room with a wooden deck and picnic tables, a chimney, and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a lamp, and a wall with vertical wooden slats.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A cozy living room with two sofas, a small coffee table, and a TV screen displaying birds flying.

4. The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge
Erua
Australia
Sahil
CA $36
CA $42 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Crossing Lodge
A golf course with a fountain, trees, and a hilly landscape in the background.
A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a small desk with a chair, a bed, and large windows offering a view of other buildings.
A hotel room with two beds, each with blue bedding and white pillows. There is a framed picture on the wall and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting of a mountain and lake, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

5. Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel
Taumarunui
Australia
Kenneth
CA $118
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Alexander Motel
A modern wooden building with large sliding glass doors, a covered patio area, and a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and gas stove.
A door with a view of a backyard garden through a window.
A snow-covered porch with a wooden railing and potted plants.

6. Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
KJ
CA $163
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A blue building with a sign reading "Manowhenua Lodge" and an "Office" sign.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden accent wall, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a white armchair, a table with brochures, and a poster advertising a bus crossing.

7. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
National Park Village
Canada
Cameron
CA $91
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and a pool.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a table. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.
A backyard with a swimming pool, picnic tables, and Adirondack chairs.
A building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

8. Central Park Motor Inn

Central Park Motor Inn
Taumarunui
Australia
Craig
CA $136
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Central Park Motor Inn
A cozy room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a glass coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountain.
A modern building with a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape.
A terrace with wooden furniture and a view of a mountain at sunset.
A hot tub in a wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

9. Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
Tongariro National Park
Australia
Stefanie
CA $67
CA $79 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Skotel Alpine Resort
A multi-story building with a red roof, balconies, and a sign indicating it is an Alpine Chalet.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a trash bin, a desk, a refrigerator, and a door leading outside.
A building with a red roof and a porch area with red chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a mountain view.

10. Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
National Park Village
Australia
Brayden
CA $184
CA $213 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Alpine Chalets
A bar setting with a glass of iced drink garnished with a lime slice, a bottle pouring into the glass, and a tray with multiple glasses.
A dining area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.
A hot tub with a blue light.
A cozy, wood-paneled lounge area with a sectional sofa, small tables, and a vending machine.

11. Pipers Lodge

Pipers Lodge
National Park Village
Australia
Jennifer
CA $81
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Pipers Lodge
A wooden staircase leading to a door with "Powderhorn Chateau" carved above it.
A stone-walled indoor pool with a tiled floor, wooden benches, and a stone wall with a window.
A cozy interior with a bar area, leather seating, and a fireplace.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

12. Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
Ohakune
Australia
Rhys
CA $232
CA $269 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Powderhorn Chateau
A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows.
A wooden sign with the text "ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHALLENGES" partially covered in snow.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a chandelier.
A row of wooden benches with black tops, a yellow caution sign, and a door leading outside.

13. Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Ohakune
Australia
Melissa
CA $174
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Rocky Mountain Chalets
A snow-covered residential street with houses, a car, and a driveway.
A room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a dining area.
A circular hot tub surrounded by a brick patio, with wooden benches and a wooden fence in the background.
A wooden sign with multiple text elements advertising a motor lodge, luxury, and wireless internet availability.

14. The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
Ohakune
Australia
Abinesh
CA $67
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Hobbit Motorlodge
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the street.
A room with two beds, a bench, a desk, and a flower arrangement.
A cafe with a chalkboard menu listing hot drinks and smoothies, a counter with a variety of beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, a white shelf unit, and a potted plant.

15. LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Ohakune
Australia
Peter
CA $75
CA $88 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
A view of a mountain with a chair and plants in the foreground.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a garden through the sliding glass door.
A Whakapapa Suite with a large window, a pond in front, and a garden with various plants.
A garden with a mountain in the background, a wicker chair, and various plants.

16. Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
Horopito
Netherlands
Beatrijs
CA $258
CA $297 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
A hotel named "The Peaks Motor Inn" with a sign listing amenities like studio and family units, spa pools, sauna & gym, wireless internet, and a conference room.
A wooden deck with two hot tubs and a house in the background.
A compact kitchen with a stove and sink, a dining area with four chairs, and a door leading to another room.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

17. The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn
Ohakune
Australia
James
CA $122
CA $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Peaks Motor Inn
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a white sofa, a cheetah statue, and a large chandelier.
An outdoor patio area with a grill, seating, and a large umbrella.
A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden side table, and a view of the outside.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a buffet station, and a large window with curtains.

18. Ruapehu Country Lodge

Ruapehu Country Lodge
Ohakune
New Zealand
Anonymous traveller
CA $295
CA $339 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Ruapehu Country Lodge
A Snowhaven serviced apartment building at night with illuminated windows and a signboard.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a red throw blanket, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.
A snow-covered building with a sign advertising studio apartments, townhouses, and lodges.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table, chairs, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

19. Snowhaven

Snowhaven
Ohakune
Australia
ANDREW
CA $99
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Snowhaven
A stone staircase leading up to a white cross, surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.
A cozy cabin with a sofa, a small table, and a refrigerator. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.
A row of small, single-story houses with a mountain in the background.
A house with large windows and a wooden deck.

20. Ossies Motels and Chalets

Ossies Motels and Chalets
Ohakune
Australia
razia
CA $125
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Ossies Motels and Chalets
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Top Retaruke Hotel Reviews

Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

8/10 Good
"Great base for whakapaka activities. Very cozy and quiet. Clean and comfortable"
Lynette 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Mountain Heights Lodge
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

10/10 Excellent
"Very good experience from A to Z."
Elizabeth 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau

10/10 Excellent
"The room was great, bathroom was very nice with good pressure. The indoor heated pool was a perfect way to start the day"
Rhys 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Powderhorn Chateau
Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean. Well maintained property. Good location. Peaceful and quiet."
KJ 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel

8/10 Good
"Very welcoming staff clean amenities comfortable bed"
Kenneth 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Alexander Motel
Snowhaven

Snowhaven

10/10 Excellent
"I was surprised at how new the property felt. It has been really well looked after"
ANDREW 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Snowhaven
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

8/10 Good
"Location, staff, and amenities are great. The property is much more beat up than shown, but not dirty. Would recommend"
Jake 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Skotel Alpine Resort
The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent
"Good location"
Xianhan 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The room had everything I needed."
anthony 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Plateau Lodge

More cheap stays in Retaruke

The Crossing Lodge

The Crossing Lodge

9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui
CA $36
CA $42 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (59 reviews)
The Crossing Lodge
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
CA $60
CA $70 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (100 reviews)
Snowman Lodge
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

35 Mackenzie St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
CA $91
CA $106 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune Ohakune
CA $96
CA $112 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Magpie Cottage - Homestay B&B

Magpie Cottage - Homestay B&B

37 Rangaroa Road Taumarunui Manawatu-Wanganui
CA $104
CA $120 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Magpie Cottage - Homestay B&B
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

7 Miro Street Ohakune
CA $146
CA $168 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (104 reviews)
Alpine Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Retaruke?
The best area to stay in Retaruke is directly within the Retaruke Valley, specifically around the Retaruke River Road, as this is where the majority of quality accommodation options are located.This area is characterised by its remote, rural setting, located amongst rolling hills and native bush. It's a place where the Retaruke River winds through the valley, offering a tranquil escape. The main road, Retaruke River Road, connects the various lodges and properties to the wider region.For couples seeking a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat, staying in one of the luxury lodges dotted along the Retaruke River Road is an excellent choice. These lodges often feature private settings, stunning views, and amenities like outdoor tubs or fires, providing an idyllic environment for relaxation and reconnecting. Access to walking trails and opportunities for stargazing are also common.Families looking for an active holiday will find the Retaruke Valley suitable for outdoor adventures. Many properties offer direct access to the river for fishing or kayaking, and there are numerous opportunities for bushwalks and exploring the natural surroundings.
When is the best time to go to Retaruke?
The best time to go to Retaruke is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and dry, making it ideal for outdoor activities.During this period, the average daily temperature hovers around 20-25°C, providing superb conditions for exploring the Whanganui National Park and engaging in river-based activities on the Retaruke River. The longer daylight hours also mean more time to enjoy the natural beauty of the region, from hiking trails to scenic drives.Couples looking for an active holiday will find this season particularly appealing. They can enjoy kayaking or canoeing on the river, or explore the numerous walking tracks through the native bush. Many of the local accommodations offer guided tours during this time, ensuring an easy experience.For those seeking a tranquil escape surrounded by nature, the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) also offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Retaruke.
How much is the nightly rate at a Retaruke hotel?
Prices for hotels in Retaruke often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $42 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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