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Mountain Heights Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Tongariro National Park

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A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".
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 sculpture of a tree in a landscaped area with a building in the background.
A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, overlooking a natural landscape with hills and trees.
Spa

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4576 SH 4, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui, 3989
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whakapapa Ski Area
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Turoa Ski Area
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with two beds, grey bedding, a red blanket, a window with grey curtains, and a sign listing room types.

Motel Unit 4 Pax

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bunk bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

Motel Unit 5 Pax

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a large bed with a patterned bedspread, and a bathroom with a wooden door.

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

National Park Village

In National Park Village .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tongariro National Park and 12 miles (20 km) of Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Taranaki Falls is within 12 miles (20 km) and Rockgarden Chair is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 18 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 27 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 49 min drive - 36.6 miles
  • Turoa Ski Area - 57 min drive - 41.5 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Mountain Heights Lodge

3-star motel near Tongariro National Park
As a guest of Mountain Heights Lodge, you'll find a hot tub, spa services, and a terrace. Mountain Heights Lodge also features ski storage, a garden, and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star National Park Village motel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Mountain Heights Lodge offers 6 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Mountain Heights Lodge Motel
Mountain Heights Lodge National Park Village
Mountain Heights Lodge Motel National Park Village

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mountain Heights Lodge to the airport?

Mountain Heights Lodge is 59.5 mi (78-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Heights Lodge?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Heights Lodge on Aug 2, 2026 start from $95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mountain Heights Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mountain Heights Lodge.

Does Mountain Heights Lodge offer free breakfast?

Mountain Heights Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mountain Heights Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Mountain Heights Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mountain Heights Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Mountain Heights Lodge have a pool?

Mountain Heights Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Mountain Heights Lodge have a spa?

This motel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Mountain Heights Lodge to downtown National Park Village?

Mountain Heights Lodge is 1.7 mi away from National Park Village.

Mountain Heights Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 231 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here! We stayed inside the main lodge. It was cozy and the hosts were very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderfully quaint spot that felt more like a home!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room, great views, great hospitality in a lovely secluded spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect accommodations. Really enjoyed everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with continental breakfast close to Tongariro National Park. Host was exceptionally helpful when we changed plans due to weather. Comfortable bed, cozy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and convenient location for our trip for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Devika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely spotless, wonderful place with perfect and helpful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable accommodations, good value. Access to large backyard for stargazing. Fairly close to Tongariro visitor center. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet on the lake shoreline.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at Mountain Heights Lodge. They were so helpful, as we had accidentally booked for the wrong night. Rooms were very comfortable and clean. We also appreciated the continental breakfast in the morning. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and extremely friendly and helpful staff! Perfect location as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic traditional lodge, love the wooden structures and homey feel, felt welcome. Nice patio to watch the sunset!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Xia Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice clean and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

don

Liked: Amenities
Great room, great location. So peaceful but yet not too far away from where you need to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent al around
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view and lovely welcome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

ENRIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place has character in the farm was so relaxing, and the animals were a plus to See for us. Staff we’re helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quaint lodge with very helpful owners. Ideally located for access to the parks. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Very nice staff. Excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and clean. Cleanliness is my #1. Incredibly friendly people running the place too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice lodge. The room was clean and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful! Clean room, friendly staff, great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Javed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodge was located at a very convenient place. The owners has kept clean. It has few rooms attached to the property and few outside. We stayed the ones in the main lodge and felt like being at home. Definitely recommend to stay if you are going to tongariro national park
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026