Pipers Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre

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Outdoor spa tub
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Six Bed Ensuite Dorm
Games room
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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18 Millar Street, National Park, National Park Village, 3948
  • Place, Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakapapa Ski Area
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Ensuite Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Quad Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Six Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Six Bed Ensuite Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

6 Berth ensuite Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

National Park Village

At Pipers Lodge, you'll be 15.8 km (9.8 mi) from Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and 16 km (10 mi) from Taranaki Falls. Highlights at this lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .A day of pampering at Pipers Spa can include access to the sauna and hot tub. Pipers Lodge Bar is open for breakfast. At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class National Park Village lodge include Whakapapa Ski Area and Mangatepopo Trail Head.

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 20 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Mangatepopo Trail Head - 26 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Station - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Pipers Lodge

Lodge with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
Pipers Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Pipers Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star National Park Village lodge.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pipers Lodge offers 40 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Pipers Spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Pipers Lodge Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Spa fee: NZD 6 per person, per stay
  • Hot tub fee: NZD 6 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Pipers Lodge National Park Village
Pipers National Park Village
Pipers Lodge Lodge
Pipers Lodge National Park Village
Pipers Lodge Lodge National Park Village

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pipers Lodge?

Pipers Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pipers Lodge?

As of 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pipers Lodge on 26 Oct 2025 start from AU$114.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Pipers Lodge?

Yep, Pipers Lodge has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Pipers Lodge?

Yep, Pipers Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a sauna.

Does Pipers Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pipers Lodge?

No, Pipers Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pipers Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pipers Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pipers Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Pipers Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kylie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

kasey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property great with kids and pretty easy to use nice arcade n spa beds are very springy and not to comfortable could feel all springs. Otherwise very lovely stat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sauna out of order. You have to pay for spa pool, six dollars per person for only an hour! Scam. Shower was flooding and very claustrophobic. Had to wait 20 minutes becuase staff was no where to be seen. had to call the owner multiple times and he sounded disintrerested in our requests. bunk beds were very uncomfortable and loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to where we wanted to go during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarabjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodation was perfect for what we needed. The staff was friendly and there were plenty of ammenities. Everything was clean and tidy and the common areas and rooms were kept to a lovely warmth. The continental breakfast was a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chi Fong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glynnis

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had booked a room for 150 NZ dollars to be told on arrival we had booked a 90 NZ dollar budget room with shared bathroom but were charged the extra $60 by Expedia for booking through them! We said we wanted a private bathroom so the guy charged us an extra $49 making out he had had to juggle rooms for us ( when we returned later to return our key no cars were in the car park suggesting the place was not full). For $200 we found rooms are normally pretty nice in New Zealand. This room was appalling, the double bed looked ancient and well worn, the bathroom was no bigger than a cupboard and looked unclean and whilst there my partner got two bug bites on his torso. We asked for a refund but were told NO and the guy, who I presume was the owner or .manager was totally dismissive.! This is known as a backpacker place by locals but its a very poor and very expensive backpacker place (backpackers deserve better) There are much better places around and in the village at better prices and clean. We decided to find elsewhere to stay and are so far out of pocket @ $200. Based on our experience I'd avoid at all costs. Will be contacting Expedia

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
A nice compromise between a hostel and hotel type of accommodation. Could be cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 6 bedroom room, was just big enough for us. The room was quickly warmed up by the heatpump. The kitchen was well setup and the fridges were perfect to keep our food fresh. Oh, and the breakfast was just what we needed to start the day
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

SUBIRAJSING

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Spa and Sauna to recover from trekking. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quiet place Food & drinks great & not expensive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan Levin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and approachable staff, overall it's an excellent place. will surely recommend this!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Yong Tree

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
poor heating for room. bunk bed very small and poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sukhwantpal singh

Liked: Amenities
Very good & clean service staff also good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Jan

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

8/10 Good

colin

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

Great stay

Great stay. Spacious Lounge area and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay. Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023