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State Highway 47, National Park Village 3948, New Zealand
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Discovery Lodge
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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26 reviews 26 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We had a wonderful time during our 2 night stay. We were upgraded to a chalet without a charge. The chalets were very nice, clean, with lovely furnishings. The owners were incredibly helpful to our young adult son. He had just taken a new job and was trying to get some paperwork faxed back to the United States. They went... More

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Kendal, United Kingdom
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35 hotel reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We chose to book a chalet, there are other cheaper options (camping, backpackers) on site. The chalet was private and reasonably sized for the two of us. All facilities were there - equipped kitchen, fridge, good bathroom. There were picnic tables dotted about outside on the grassy surrounds. The only thing that spoiled it was that at night there was... More

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Noumea, New Caledonia
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3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We booked the place through the Auckland visitor centre as we planned to do the Mt Tongariro alpine crossing. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. We asked her about a trek to do and she recommended us to do the Mt Tongariro alpine crossing. She booked us in, and also recommended us a restaurant which... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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28 reviews 28 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This place is situated in the heart of the national park very close to the tongariro crossing trail head but is a little pricey. They operate the earliest shuttle at 5.45 am and have rental rain jackets incase you have forgotten to get one. They have a lot of options from camping grounds to basic rooms to chalets. We were... More

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London, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This is a great base for starting the Tongario Crossing. It is about 4k from the turn off to the car park to start. The 1st night on check in we spoke to a really nice, helpful guy who told us all about the crossing and what to expect. Unfortunately, on our second night we spoke to a lady who... More

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Hong Kong, China
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4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I'm still not sure how I feel about this property. We went there for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and we had a good chat with the staff who gave us more information that helped us be mentally prepared for the hike than anything we had read. They also lent us a rain jacket, free of charge, that ended up being... More

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CallumHarland, Owner at Discovery Lodge, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Dear edmarchHK, Thank you for your comments. I am very pleased our Team were helpful and made a positive difference during your stay and on your travels after your departure. I am very proud of our Team and the way they all go the extra mile to be helpful, in a genuine friendly manner for all our guests. I do... More

Wellignton
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Very nice location with a lot of accommodation types (from camping to the well appointed chalets where we stayed) that meet basically all the budget. It's also the closest accommodation to the start of the crossing and just few km away from National Park Village and Whakapapa Village. Super friendly staff and our chalet was warm, full of facilities and... More

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CallumHarland, Owner at Discovery Lodge, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Dear elipuccioni, Thank you for your comments. I am very pleased you had a great stay at Discovery. And a big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to give us feedback, both complimentary and constructive. It sure has been a great summer! A big thank you to the Discovery Team for doing an amazing job. You should... More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
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43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Our friendly hosts could not have been more helpful. The location is superb, especially as we were planning on walking the Tongariro Crossing. (The weather prevented this, unfortunately.) Our room, a one bedroom motel unit, was huge, spotlessly clean, with large windows giving lots of natural light. At night, the bed was comfortable, the room dark, and we were not... More

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London, UK
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We stayed two nights - one either side of our walk along the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The location is perfect as it is only a short drive to Mangatepopo Car Park. The final part of the Alpine crossing was closed when we went, so we walked to the Blue Lake and back the car park and so avoided having to... More

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Boston
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We stayed in a studio chalet and loved it. It was brand new, very clean, and had all the cooking items we needed to make simple dinners and breakfast. (Make sure to stop at a market on the way to the park as we did not see grocery stores within the park.) The views of the mountain are fantastic. We... More

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Also Known As:
Discovery Hotel National Park Village
Discovery Hotel
Address: State Highway 47, National Park Village 3948, New Zealand
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Region: New Zealand > North Island > National Park Village
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 8 Speciality lodging in National Park Village
Price range (per night): RM285 - 2,573
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Chalets & Motels. Surrounded by nature with spectacular panorama of the Tongariro Volcanoes. ... more   less 
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