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Mountain Heights Lodge

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A wooden lodge with a balcony, a covered patio, and a sign reading "Mountain Heights Lodge". - Mountain Heights Lodge (National Park Village)
A two-story wooden lodge with a balcony, a gravel driveway, and a clear sky. - Mountain Heights Lodge (National Park Village)
A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the outdoors through large windows. - Mountain Heights Lodge (National Park Village)
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A wooden cabin with a hot tub, wooden walls, and a view of a grassy field through windows. - Mountain Heights Lodge (National Park Village)
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a hot tub at Mountain Heights Lodge. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and ecotours at this motel.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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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

9.2 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

About the neighborhood

Located in National Park Village, Mountain Heights Lodge is in a national park. Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and Rockgarden Chair are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tongariro National Park and Taranaki Falls. Waterfall Express Chair and Whakapapa Ski Area are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding. Visit our National Park Village travel guide
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4576 SH 4, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui, 3989

What's nearby

  • A snow-capped mountain with a clear sky and a flat landscape in the foreground.
    Tongariro National Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A snow-covered mountain with a clear sky.
    Turoa Ski Area
    57 min drive - 41.3 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

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

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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

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

  • Bed sheets 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Heights Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Heights Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Mountain Heights Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Heights Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tongariro National Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and Taranaki Falls. Rockgarden Chair and Waterfall Express Chair are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mountain Heights Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Felt like a home away from home + was very close to the national park where we wanted to hike.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent family run business. Nice and helpful folks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property and rooms are beautiful. The location is amazing as well. Breakfast in the morning is great and feeding the Alpacas is a great experience. The hot tub was so nice after a day of hiking! I highly recommend staying here. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a great location (great views!), with friendly staff and spacious rooms. Was a joy to stay here, and would come back next time we want to go to the Whakapapa ski fields.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great base for whakapaka activities. Very cozy and quiet. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Andre was a great host and left us with a very positive experience of our stay. Definitely will be coming back next time we hike the national park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staffs are very accomodating. Rooms are clean and tidy.. highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andre was very friendly and helpful. Even got to feed some alpacas on the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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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

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Excellent room, great views, great hospitality in a lovely secluded spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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very nice clean and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely spotless, wonderful place with perfect and helpful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room and extremely friendly and helpful staff! Perfect location as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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: 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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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
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

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Great location. Very nice staff. Excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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An excellent place to stay to explore the magnificent environment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful! Clean room, friendly staff, great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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