The best place to stay, especially if you are on your way to go to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Gillian and John's hospitality was so much more than what we expected. They helped us to understand what we are up against, drove us to and from the track (extra payment, booked on their website). Gillian was in contact while we were on the track to make sure we are ok and on time. John drove us back and due to the low season, was able to accommodate our personal finish time. The room itself was great, had everything we needed and was quite comfortable. The communal kitchen is in great shape, we used the grill to make a great meal, and also the oven to bake bread (dietary restrictions) and the freezer. The washer and dryer are ok. Thanks for the stay

John took us to the start of the Tongariro crossing track and picked us up after on the other end when we finished. He told us about the area and Mairi culture. He even gave us a plastic bracelet with his number so we could call him ahead of time so he would be waiting for us when we finished our walk. Our reservation was upgraded and we enjoyed a room with a private bathroom thanks to their kindness. I would stay there again and recommend the place without a doubt.

The motel sign on the street right before you enter the property I think should be located on the other side of the driveway because as it is you get instead into the lodge next door. It is not a big deal but might be helpful to change.

One goes to National Park Village only to visit the Tongariro National Park for hiking or other nature-admiring activities.The village offers little else. However, you feel as being immersed in a warm bath when staying at Adventure Lodge. A quiet nice place. The room was large and well equiped, the personel was very friendly, extremely helpfull and they gave a lot of information about the neighbourhood and things to do. They provide freshly-prepared and healthy breakfasts and lunches (brought to your room) of such a composition and quality that you can endure the toughest hike. Daily rides to the start point of the Alpine crossing (and pick up at the end) but also personalised transportation is arranged at any time to whatever place. Remarkable to mention: a large collection of movies (including 'Lord of the Ring') is available to spend your day when you are bored, or cannot go out due to bad weather. Recommended place to stay!

Great hospitality, wifi connection was great. The staff who greeted us at check-in offered us the local knowledge and assurance we were able to tackle the Alpine Crossing, and was very patient while we deliberated if we wanted to go for it. We’d previously seen videos online that made us feel we’d better not tackle the crossing. We were glad we chose to stay at the national park village rather than farther away, in say, Taupō, where the shuttle would have cost more and required more time (which meant we’d probably need to rush to complete to meet an earlier shuttle time). John’s briefing on the way to Tongariro Alpine Crossing was just the right touch to give us pertinent safety info and great tips to tackle the expected challenges.

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Excellent lodge with very kind, caring and warm-hearted hosts who made this experience unforgettable for us. They were so kind and welcoming. There was a shuttle available to the starting point of the Tongariro alpine crossing and John provided a wonderful enthusiastic explanation of the history of the Tongariro national park. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this lodge to anyone traveling to Tongariro.

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- first, Gillian & Dutchy (the owners) are so nice. - location : at the boarder of the National Park. Very quite area - facility : the studio is well equipped ; if needed for cooking, there is a commun kitchen on the main building. - the motel proposes the transfer by bus to the Tongarori hike. - Laundry available on site as well - the respect in between neighbors in the studios ; everyone goes to bed early to wake up early

Awesome staff and great team. The rooms were nice, spacious and clean. The hot tub was awesome after a long day. The beds were comfortable and the room was nice and warm in the winter. There is an awesome fire place with the board games at the main living area in the hostel part of the building, this made it fun and enjoyable for everyone to relax.

The toilet and shower room was not spacious.

We only stayed here for one night however it was very warm, clean and comfortable. Gillian kindly upgraded our room after hearing about our travel difficulties. We really appreciated the gesture and the extra space. Gillian was very helpful with advice about where to eat and which hikes would be achievable during our short visit. Our accommodation had a small well equipped kitchen area, however there is also a shared kitchen on site which I thought was a great idea.

The bed was comfortable and the staff were amazing. The hot tub was a real bonus to soak our muscles in after the alpine crossing too.

We had to go out and around the building to get to the kitchen from our room, which when it was cold and raining was not a pleasant experience. Also the shower heads were too low, I had to bend over quite a long way to get under the water.

The room was huge and very well appointed. There was a small kitchen area in the room with a sink, fridge and microwave, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. The bed was huge and super comfortable. Everything was also very clean. The bathroom was on the small side, but there was plenty of hot water and a powerful shower. Each room had a porch and chairs to sit on outside - it was really lovely in the evening. The staff were amazing and super helpful. It was really easy to schedule transport to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and it was even better to see some of your hotel mates along the trail - especially as a solo hiker. The shared kitchen area was sparkling clean and filled with all you would need to make a meal. There was a large fridge to store food and a grocery store within walking distance. It was great to meet and share a mealtime with fellow travelers. Highly recommended!