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Mountain Heights Lodge

Property class: 3

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A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge".
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows.
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.
A sculpture of a tree in a landscaped area with a building in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
The current price is $97
$84 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Motel Unit 4 Pax

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 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

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About the neighborhood

National Park Village

Located in National Park Village, Mountain Heights Lodge is in a national park, a 1-minute drive from Tongariro National Park and 12 minutes from Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. .This motel is 11 mi (17.8 km) from Taranaki Falls and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Rockgarden Chair.
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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 - 41.3 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪National Park Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Mountain Heights Lodge

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.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include ski storage and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Mountain Heights Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 246 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation in a perfect location! Andre and Sonja were very helpful, responsive, and flexible with our check-in and check-out times. We really appreciated their hospitality and would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was only an overnight stay on drive down south, but found the motel very pleasant, with a homely vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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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

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The continental breakfast of an assortment of cereal, toast and spreads, fruit, yoghurt and drinks was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect accommodations. Really enjoyed everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and quiet on the lake shoreline.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, nice staff, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Classic traditional lodge, love the wooden structures and homey feel, felt welcome. Nice patio to watch the sunset!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Very nice staff. Excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place to stay to explore the magnificent environment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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