3.5 Star Hotel
Adventure Lodge and Motels and Tongariro Crossing Track Transport
21 Carroll Street, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand View Map
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About
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. The self-contained units have a smart TV and the shared lounge has a smart TV also. 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.
431 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.8
- Staff
- 9.3
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “It's was lovely across the board.”
- “I like the kitchen very much and the shared facilities are very thoughtful especially the drying room for wet gears after a raining day”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Kitchen/Kitchenette
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Budget Double or Twin Room
- Adapter
- Barbecue
- Board games/puzzles
- Books
1/4Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- Adapter
- Barbecue
- Board games/puzzles
- Books
1/4One-Bedroom Family Apartment
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
1/4Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- Adapter
- Barbecue
- Board games/puzzles
- Body soap
1/4Double or Twin Room
- Adapter
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/4Studio - Disability Access
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible room
- Accessible toilet
- Adapter
1/4Double room in the lodge
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Barbecue
1/3Twin room in the lodge
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Barbecue
1/2Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Barbecue
1/2Family Unit
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Barbecue
1/4Access Unit
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible toilet
- Accessible vanities
- Adapter
1/1Studio Unit Twin Share
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Barbecue
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What Guests Loved
Based on 431 reviews
Pros +
- Good value.
- It's was lovely across the board.
- I like the kitchen very much and the shared facilities are very thoughtful especially the drying room for wet gears after a raining day
Cons -
- The sound proof is not good as it is already indicated in a notice that after 9pm no entertainment is allowed but our neighbor kept talking at very late night.
- Nothing!
- toilets not very well cleaned and hard to access guest kitchen, spa not at correct heated temp
Good value.
It's was lovely across the board.
I like the kitchen very much and the shared facilities are very thoughtful especially the drying room for wet gears after a raining day
The sound proof is not good as it is already indicated in a notice that after 9pm no entertainment is allowed but our neighbor kept talking at very late night.
So comfortable and cozy, great location, lovely staff!
Nothing!
very comfy private room
toilets not very well cleaned and hard to access guest kitchen, spa not at correct heated temp
Very cozy, the common room was a great place to relax with a fireplace, books, and comfy couches.
Great friendly and helpful staff. Convenient location for the Tongariro Crossing. No complaints. Would happily stay there again.
Comfy accomodation. Convenient for catching the shuttle. Super friendly owners and staff
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 wealth of information. Very friendly and great to talk with. Dutchy is also a driver that can take you to the TAC. Schedule the drop-off and pick-up with the motel. Reasonable price for transportation and so easy since you simply meet in the parking lot on the morning of your hike. It's a 10-15 walk from the train station to the motel, although Gillian was kind enough to drop me off at the train station the day I checked out. Definitely will stay here again if I return to National Park for some more hiking!
No issues at all!
Our room was clean and cosy and had everything we needed. The shared bathroom facilities were also clean and quiet.
The breakfast offering was too expensive for us.
Location, being able to book the spa for 30min slot especially after the tongariro crossing
Squeaky floors from the people walking upstairs
Friendly service, spa pool to relax in after a long hike, spacious room
Noise carried easily through the walls in the lodge so didn't get a great sleep.
The responsiveness of John and Gillian, the owners, was incredible. Very helpful and reliable.
All good.
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable facilities and room, decently stocked kitchen, great location for hiking. Calm and peaceful in the evenings.
Can be some noise, the walls are very thin so could hear the other rooms, some noise also from the transport to the crossing leaving in the morning though that's understandable.
Ground floor motel unit, warm & comfortable beds. Good for our one night stop between Wellington & Auckland for 3 family members.
Motel unit sleeps 3 but plates, cups etc only provided for 2! Helicopter landing pad next to our bathroom window!
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.
Where we stayed, the room was on the 2nd floor and the bathroom on the first floor. I always hate stairs in the middle of the night if you need to use the bathroom. Kitchen was also just a tad small.
Great staff so helpful!! Spa was a definite bonus!
Booked a double bed and a single got two singles.
Convenient location for Tangariro Alpine Crossing. Very clean rooms, very attentative staff. The one-bedroom apartment is spacious. There is a spa pool which is really good to relax in after the crossing.
Great location in National Park Track shuttles from the property Fantastically helpful staff. We changed our walking plans and Gillian and John couldn’t have been more helpful in arranging a pick up
All good
Very calm, clean lodge :-) easy shuttle-service for the crossing and easy late-checkin.
We were a bit disappointed that we couldn‘t take the very early shuttle to Tongariro in case of good weather as promised earlier during the booking process. Still had a Great crossing and were thankful for some more sleep ;-)
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
Fitness & Spa
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Kitchen/Kitchenette
- Restaurant
- Shared kitchen
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
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.Please inform 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. 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.
Location
21 Carroll Street, Tongariro National Park
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