About this hotel
Located in National Park Village, Howard's Lodge - Hostel is within a 15-minute drive of Tongariro National Park and Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. This ski hostel is 10. 2 mi (16. 4 km) from Taranaki Falls and 12. 4 mi (19. 9 km) from Mangatepopo Trail Head. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and ski storage. Additional amenities at this hostel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge). Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 27 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.
- Wi-Fi
- Ski access
Facilities and services
Facilities 8
- Check-in hour (17:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00)
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Garden
- Luggage room
- Grill/BBQ
- Ski storage
Entertainment & pools 1
- TV lounge
Sports 1
- Billiards
Meals 1
- Picnic
Good to know 1
- Non-smoking establishment
Location and surroundings
43 Carroll Street, National Park Village, Tongariro National Park
147 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
Meals and features
Meal plans
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 09/09/2026.
