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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom
118 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Other room types
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite
118 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Ensuite Family Room (3 people)
161 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite
140 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Ensuite Family Room (5 people)
194 square feet
1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
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Ensuite Family Room (4 people)
161 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Simple base for skiers with a shuttle to the slopes

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Howard's Lodge - Hostel in National Park Village, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Tongariro National Park and Fishers Track. This ski hostel is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Whakapapa Ski Area and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Howard's Lodge - Hostel features barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and ski storage. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This ski hostel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Howard's Lodge - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski storage
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1995
  • Total number of rooms - 27
  • Television in common areas
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Arcade/game room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Wheelchair accessible

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Russian

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Howard's Lodge - Hostel offers 27 accommodations. This National Park Village hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Handrails in stairways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • Howard's Lodge
  • Howard's Lodge National Park Village
  • Howard's National Park Village
  • Howard's Lodge Hostel National Park Village
  • Howard's Lodge Hostel
  • Howard's Lodge - Hostel National Park Village
  • Howard's Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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