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About this property

Situated in the beauty of National Park and hosting guests for over forty years, Howard’s Mountain Lodge presents an idyllic and serene base from which to take in the epic scenery of the central plateau region. Featuring several guest lounges with fireplaces, Howard’s Lodge is situated in the heart of National Park Village which is on the doorstep of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and the Mt. Ruapehu Sky Waka {gondola}. Howard’s is known for catering to a wide range of room accommodation, meeting the needs of families, couples, individual travellers, school groups, sports clubs and other small and large groups including retreats and corporate stays and rewards. In the Main building, guests will find a combination of Family and Queen Deluxe Ensuite rooms with private bath facilities. The Ski Lodge building offers our guests a selection of Double & Twin Rms whilst the private RUAPEHU WING stands as a [5] bedroom accommodation with full a fully stocked kitchen, perfect for couples wanting the ultimate privacy or for visiting groups of friends and families. For the enjoyment of our guests, there are multiple activities within the immediate surrounding area including the world renowned Tongariro Alpine Crossing {with a host of beautiful short walks throughout the valley region}, canoeing and river rafting, numerous mountain biking trails, trout fishing and nearby thermal pools. Howard’s Lodge is within proximity to Taupo where you will find a variety of fine restaurants, outdoor cafes, retail shops plus many exciting adventures and activities. You may be eligible for a Genius discount at Howard’s Mountain Lodge. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in. Genius discounts at this property are subject to actual booking dates and other available deals.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Bedroom 5
2 single beds
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
Bedroom 5
1 double bed
Bedroom 6
1 double bed
Bedroom 7
1 double bed
Bedroom 8
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Santhiya
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nice lodge, easy in and out - great location and experience. Will certainly be back.
  • Caroline
    Austria Austria
    nice personnel, nicely located, next door pickup if you are interested in doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and a big and fully equipted kitchen
  • Kirsty
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Room was as expected, good communal kitchen facilities. Place was clean and staff friendly
  • Heather
    Australia Australia
    Staff were amazing friendly and helpful I'm coming back.
  • Lubet
    France France
    kitchen ; very clean and practical room : OK but a dustbin would have been appreciate inside living room : very good toilets ans showers : very clean and practible
  • Keith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location is quiet compared to others near the main road
  • Barbara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had a group of 5 in the Ruapehu House prior to walking the 4-day Tongariro Northern Circuit, great to have lots of space, a comfortable night's sleep and a big table to get ourselves and our packs organised.
  • Lydia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good kitchen, nice communal lounge, bedrooms a bit dated. We got towels, no fan. Nice little toiletries.
  • Mutsumi
    Australia Australia
    The communal kitchen and dining area was nicely updated, functional and clean. It gave us a chance to chat with other guests. The owner of the lodge was nice and informative.
  • Shane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent facilities. Very clean and tidy. Ideal for our group for overnight stay on way to timber trail.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Howard's Mountain Lodge

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Billiards
  • Games room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

Howard's Mountain Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please advise the property of the age of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Howard's Mountain Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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