T is a good place to stay for a night or two. The rooms are nice and clean. This place has two whirlpools but some of the jets are not working and the water could be cleaner. I had the dinner buffet. For 35$ I would expect more and better tasting food. It was good, but to expensive.

Booked in for 2 nights to walk the Tongariro crossing. Our room was clean, warm and comfortable with a double bed, good sized frig, table, 2 comfortable chairs, wall heater and oil heater along with a large wardrobe including hanging and shelving space. The ensuite was quite small with a small basin, good sized shower and toilet. The premium rooms... More

we bought a voucher deal for a 2 night stay with brekkie and transfers to the Tongariro Crossing and welcome drinks, but when all was said and done, we checked out a day early, right after we did the crossing, as we could not bear the thought of sleeping another night on the most uncomfortable beds ever! the room was... More

Stayed here for a 1 night stopover after doing the Tongarino Crossing and was impressed with the place. It somehow manages to feel like a hotel as well as catering for backpackers. The hot tubs were a great way to relax after the walk. I stayed in 1 of the "loft rooms" - a 4 bed dorm over 2 levels.... More

This would be a fantastic place except for two things: thin saggy mattresses and the paper thin walls! My boyfriend and I stayed in a standard double for three nights - the mattress actually caved in the middle and all we did was toss and turn our entire stay. It was absolutely the worst sleep I've ever had!! I don't... More

Staff were very friendly and helpful making you feel important to the establishment. Food in the restaurant and cafe was good pricing,good portions and quality. My angus steak was yum! The communal kitchen was well equipped and kept clean and considering the number of people using the place it is quite an achievement. Our room was a standard twin and... More

We have stayed here before and returned because it just has a lovely feel. Very friendly great communal areas to relax and a lovely bar with happy hour. Food was good and we thoroughly enjoyed burgers. Rooms basic but clean and very good value. Loved hot tub too.

Stayed one night to do the crossing. The web page only allowed for two days booking, but friendly and helpful staff changed this on arrival and the two of us saved a total of 76 bucks that we could put to use for transportation the next day instead. We shared a six bed bunk with a couple from Chicago. Friendly... More

This lodge type accommodation was a totally new experience for me having only previously stayed at the Chateau when we have ventured down to Whakapapa in the past. Immediately on arrival we were greeted by a very dark & unwelcoming exterior, I was sure it was going to be a total disaster. I could not have been more wrong. The... More