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Mountain Heights Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Tongariro National Park

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Mountain Heights Lodge provides a quiet escape near Tongariro National Park. Travelers can relax in the spa tub, enjoy the garden terrace, or explore the area through hiking and biking activities available right from the property.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Motel Unit 4 Pax | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Motel Unit 4 Pax

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Motel Unit 5 Pax

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Toaster
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Toaster
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4576 SH 4, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui, 3989

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Fishers Track - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 17 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Italians Leaving Party - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪National Park Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mountain Heights Lodge

Motel near Tongariro National Park
At Mountain Heights Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a hot tub. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and ecotours at this motel.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Toasters, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • 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

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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

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

National rating

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

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 1.9 mi (3.1 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).

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Mountain Heights Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 176 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great,room was great well furnished and very clean, great view, breakfast was more than adequate and in a comfortable area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room (full and a single), comfy beds, pleasant staff. Unfortunately, we stayed bc we were doing the Crossing, but the torrential rain and high winds caused it to be cancelled.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff. Loud road noise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful older style building suitable for a weekend getaway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location for what we intended to do. Room and breakfast was fantastic. The staff were really lovely and made some nice recommendations for things to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked in for one night but extended another night as we really liked the environment of this property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yudi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable place to stay for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Tongariro NP.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mountain Heights Lodge was lovely. Fabulous hosts, very comfortable and spacious rooms. Convenient for the walking trails. Short drive to cafes (The Station for great coffee and just opened for dinner) and pubs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if in and around tongariro crossing etc
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely little chalet style motel, amazing spa and super nice owners
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janet Ho

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, cooking supplies were good enough for short stays
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for Tongariro national park

Lovely hotel with comfortable room and a nice continental breakfast. Very convenient for Tongariro national park. Very welcoming owner. No restaurant on site but s short drive to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, comfortable and reasonably priced. Available at short notice. Plentiful continental breakfast, great host

8/10 Good

Siew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice lodge on the outskirts of the Tongariro National Park. Very welcoming owners. Nice continental style breakfast prepared just for us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Xiaotong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not far from Whakapapa, good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at quiet place with views of Mt Ruapehu.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very relaxing and we enjoyed a visit with the owners upon check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful lodge with personal touch

Excellent lodge run by a lovely couple, we feel fortunate to have found it. Comfortable bed, many nice touches to make it an extra special place to stay. Truly enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Nice warm place that is close to everything you need/want to do in the national park area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Property is clean and tidy and the hostess is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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