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Manowhenua Lodge

National Park

Set in National Park, within 16 km of Mount Ruapehu and 17 km of Taranaki Falls, Manowhenua Lodge offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Whakapapa.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Lovely hosts were super warm and welcoming

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8.9
Excellent
222 reviews
Price from
$117
per night

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Ohakune

Situated in the town of Ohakune, on the edge of Tongariro National Park, LKNZ Lodge & Cafe is within 5 minutes' walk of restaurants, bars and shops. It features a sauna, hot tubs and an on-site cafe. The property offers a range of accommodation from budget dormitories to private rooms spread over 3 lodges and complimentary unlimited WiFi. Insane value for your money. Had the twin room with bathroom. Cute kitchenette included, good beds, warm. Free parking included. The Café downstairs has fair prices for what you can get and the personnel is super friendly. We Germans don't say "Amazing!" very often, but when we do, we mean it. Cheers and thanks for having us.

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8.1
Very Good
581 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Penny's B&B Accommodation

Palmerston North

Set in Palmerston North, 1.2 km from Palmerston North Convention Centre, Penny's B&B Accommodation offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 2.4 km from Arena Manawatu, 1.1 km from Palmerston North City Council and 1.8 km from Universal College of Learning. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

The units at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. No breakfast, place very clean

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8
Very Good
33 reviews
Price from
$69
per night

National Park Backpackers

National Park

Set in National Park, 15 km from Mount Ruapehu, National Park Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Beds were comfortable and the staff was super helpful and friendly.

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7.9
Good
1,351 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers

Erua

Located in Erua, within 21 km of Mount Ruapehu and 22 km of Taranaki Falls, The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests. The general atmospehre of the place. The hidden TV room was a really good suprise!

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7.9
Good
145 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Slalom Lodge

Raurimu

Located in Raurimu, 21 km from Mount Ruapehu, Slalom Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 22 km of Taranaki Falls. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Raurimu, like skiing. Receptionist was very kind. Bed was very comfortable. Kitchen is nice big and clean.

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6.1
Review score
150 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Club Hotel Pahiatua

Pahiatua

Set in Pahiatua, 37 km from Palmerston North Convention Centre, Club Hotel Pahiatua offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar. The property is located 38 km from Arena Manawatu, 32 km from IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute and 35 km from FoodHQ. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

At the hostel all rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Nothing, it was the worst place I've ever stayed in. I had to move room 3 times and the room I ended up with I had to clean up and make the bed. I will never stay there again.

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2.1
Review score
7 reviews
Price from
$47
per night

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