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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English
Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Paid wifi
Hot bath
Hiking
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Bath / shower
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Location
4576 State Highway 4, National Park Village 3948 New Zealand
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This was my home base for my Tongariro hike, and I enjoyed it. Everything I needed was conveniently provided, location is good, and the room was very quiet, allowing me to sleep early both before and after the hike. Note - the breakfast isn’t cooked fresh for you but rather a more basic set of things like bread, yogurt and packaged fruit pieces plus OJ and milk; more than enough for me!
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Maria Splitt, Owner at Mountain Heights Lodge
Responded 14 Apr 2020
Thank u for your review Karl and Maria
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We stayed here 3 nights. Let’s get the one real negative out of the way: lots of road noise! Our room #1 is right on the end of the property, but only 30 meters from the highway. There was a lot of road noise all night with lots of large trucks zooming by. We understand that Motorway #1 had a washout recently, and consequently many trucks are taking this highway until the washout is fixed. Hopefully this will be fixed soon, as we did not get a full night’s sleep.
On the positive side, everything else was really good. Hosts Karl and Maria are delightful and very helpful. Our room was clean and cozy. We had 1 queen and 2 single beds, which was nice since we laid out our clothes on the single beds. The room was average size and could have used more seating (a small sofa) and more tables or counter space. The bathroom was nice size with a separate room for the toilet. The shower was OK; the pressure was low and it was hard to keep the water from flowing into the bathroom. The kitchen was well supplied, but the stove/oven should be replaced with something that heats up faster (it’s underpowered). The bathroom sink could use an update, as the hot and cold faucets are separate and difficult to control the temperature (hot water was too hot). Otherwise, the room had been painted recently and the flooring is relatively new. The sauna is quite nice and relaxing.
We recommend this accommodation with the caveat that the road noise will decline significantly when Highway #1 is fully reopened.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Maria Splitt, Owner at Mountain Heights Lodge
Responded 17 Jan 2023
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We stay there for three nights with two young kids while we go for 2 days ski. Lovely places, and very friend host. They give us some advise and recommend to travel with young kids, we are really appreciated. Also they also tidy up the room every day for you. Thank you for that. We would love to come back to stay with you if we go ski again next year :)
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Room Tip:Clean & friendly host
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Response from Maria Splitt, Owner at Mountain Heights Lodge
Responded 4 Jan 2021
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We had an excellent stay at this place. The couple how run it, are very friendly, we immediately had a nice conversation and the lady offered us to feed the alpaca’s, wich we enjoyed a lot! Hospitality is very high here. The unit was super clean with a beautiful view. Beds where very comfy. We made ourselves a simple meal, the kitchen is well equipped, one spot of the stove didn’t work, but there was also an oven and a microwave, so dinner turned out fine. The unit had double glass, so it was nice and quiet at night (we had the corner unit on the right had side) and the heater worked well. We only slept here one night, because I booked the night after in the Tongariro Chateau. Mountain Heights is so much nicer than the Chateau and more value for money. If I ever travel again to this part of New-Zealand (I come from the Netherlands) I will definitely stay longer at Mountain Heigths.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip:We stayed at the corner unit on the right had side and ther you have an extra window, but I...
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Response from Maria Splitt, Owner at Mountain Heights Lodge
Responded 17 Jan 2023
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after being informed our other accomdation was closing down, we were lucky to discover here & book a one night stay. the room was fabulous, at the front of building, with a balcoy looking out to the mountains. everything was clean, comfortable & cozy. A good nights sleep, we were not bothered by road noise. A basic breakfast was left for us in the upstairs kitchen, that was enough to start our day, plenty of tea/coffee available. There are 2 eating places a short drive away, but only one was open on our stay, which was understandably, crazy busy. Thank you.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Maria Splitt, Owner at Mountain Heights Lodge
Responded 9 Feb 2023
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Maria and Karl are the best hosts you could wish for. Friendly, accommodating, helpful, attentive and they have a very good sense of humor. Had an amazing time there, it's a lovely place, very clean and spacious rooms. Thanks for the amazing stay and thanks for having me. I'll definitely be back.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Maria Splitt, Owner at Mountain Heights Lodge
Responded 4 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review, we enjoyed your company, take care Karl and Maria
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What a great find, close to amenities and the Tongariro Crossing hike. Lovely and clean and warm. Full kitchen, large bathroom and very comfortable beds. Wifi was included and plenty of tv channels to watch. Parking right outside our unit with a little patio with table and chairs. Even though it was right on the main road our unit was set back and very quiet. Would definitely stay again. Hosts were lovely and helpful with suggestions.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Maria Splitt, Owner at Mountain Heights Lodge
Responded 13 Nov 2023
Thank you for you review, it was lovely meeting you both
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The staff was very rude, we arrived and they kept saying 'no children, no children' even though it says child friendly on their website. I don't recommend it, the stuff has no idea how to treat customers. Don’t waste your time, there are other better places around the area.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Maria Splitt, Owner at Mountain Heights Lodge
Responded 6 July 2024
You booked a lodge room that states no children. Motel units are child friendly. Book the correct number of people.
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My partner and I stayed for the night and was a lovely stay, we just got a room with a bathroom and lucky us we got room number 5 with the big deck with an awesome view! Oh dont get me started on the linen was so comfy and clean the bed was amazing like sleeping on a cloud! Staff were lovely. Spa pool was nice but closes early. Thank you for the stay will definitely be back again when we runaway!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Maria Splitt, Owner at Mountain Heights Lodge
Responded 26 Oct 2020
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A delightful charming rustic lodge with an intriguing history. Our standard Queen bed room was comfortable and cosy, spotlessly clean bathroom, good tea and coffee facilities, and a generous continental breakfast included. Beautiful views day and night. Close to Ohakune, Tongariro National Park and G.A.S. station/shop. We were invited to walk around the sprawling estate and feed the alpacas. Hope to do the quad bike trail next time! Maria and Karl thanks for your warm hospitality.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Maria Splitt, Owner at Mountain Heights Lodge
Responded 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for your lovely review
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There are more places to choose from in the National Park Village area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$169 - AU$205 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandManawatu-Wanganui RegionNational Park Village
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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