Plateau Lodge

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade motel in National Park Village with free parking

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Point of interest
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct

Explore the area

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17 Carroll Street, National Park Village, 3948
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Tongariro National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Renovated in 2024
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Double Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

King Studio Pods

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

National Park Village

A family-friendly stay in National Park Village awaits you at Plateau Lodge. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include spa services, laundry facilities and ski storage. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. 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 motel include Old Coach Road Bike Trail and Whakapapa Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 21 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Mangatepopo Trail Head - 27 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Camo Kai Takeaway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪National Park Hotel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Plateau Lodge

Boardwalk/promenade motel in National Park Village with free parking
As a guest of Plateau Lodge, you'll find spa services, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gift shops/newsstands, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Plateau Lodge. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Plateau Lodge was completed in February 2024.

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

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1993
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Plateau Lodge offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and in-room massages can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in February 2024.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 26 for adults and NZD 22 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Library
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1993
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - February 2024
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 55.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 26 for adults and from NZD 22 for children
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 55.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 9429036926015

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Plateau Lodge
Plateau Lodge National Park Village
Plateau National Park Village
Plateau Lodge Motel
Plateau Lodge National Park Village
Plateau Lodge Motel National Park Village

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Plateau Lodge?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Plateau Lodge?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plateau Lodge on 22 Oct 2025 start from AU$114.80, 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 Plateau Lodge?

Yep, Plateau Lodge has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Plateau Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Is Plateau Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Plateau Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Plateau Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Plateau Lodge?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Plateau Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.