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Lodges Howard's Mountain Lodge (formerly Howards Mountain Lodge)

Carroll Street, National Park, 3948 (show map)

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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 accommodations, 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 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.

Formerly Howards Mountain Lodge

Before July 2025 Howard's Mountain Lodge was known as Howards Mountain Lodge

Before June 2019 Howard's Mountain Lodge was known as Howards Lodge

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Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room offers access to shared facilities including a guest lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a communal bathroom.

En-suite Family room (5 People) - enter dates to see room photos

This large room offers access to shared facilities including a guest lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a communal bathroom.

En-suite Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

This room offers access to shared facilities including a guest lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a communal bathroom.

En-Suite Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

This room offers access to shared facilities including a guest lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a communal bathroom.

En-suite Family Room (3 People) - enter dates to see room photos

This large room offers access to shared facilities including a guest lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a communal bathroom.

Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room offers access to shared facilities including a guest lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a communal bathroom.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Rooms are 34 square metres.

En-suite Family Room (4 People) - enter dates to see room photos

This family room has an electric kettle. This room offers access to shared facilities including a guest lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a communal bathroom.

Ruapehu House (10 People) - enter dates to see room photos

This holiday home's special feature is the fireplace. Boasting a private entrance, this holiday home includes 1 living room, 5 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the fully equipped kitchen. The holiday home also features a barbecue. Featuring a balcony with garden views, this holiday home also offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 7 beds.

Tongariro Family Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a balcony, this family room also provides a tea and coffee maker, a sofa and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds and 1 futon.

Eight-Bedroom House - enter dates to see room photos

The fireplace is a top feature of this holiday home. Boasting a private entrance, this spacious holiday home also comes with 8 separate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room and a seating area. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-fitted kitchen. The holiday home also includes a barbecue. The holiday home features a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a sofa, a carpeted floor, as well as a TV. The unit has 11 beds.

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

The unit offers 2 beds.

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Facilities of Howard's Mountain Lodge

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Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

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Billiards

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Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
BBQ facilities

Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage, Tour desk

Common areas
Games room, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area

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Laundry

Miscellaneous
Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Balcony, Barbecue, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Carpeted, Clothes rack, Dining area, Dining table, Dishwasher, Dressing Room, DVD Player, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Fireplace, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Heating, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Linen, Microwave, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Patio, Private entrance, Refrigerator, Seating Area, Shared Bathroom, Shared Toilet, Shower, Sofa, Stovetop, Tea/Coffee Maker, Toaster, Toilet, Towels, TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 15 Sep 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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From 14:00:00 hours

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Untill 10:00:00 hours

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Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
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.Please inform 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. 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.

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Ngawai

“Great value”

8.0

14 Sep 2025

Great service, comfy beds, very clean and tidy. Lots of parking, great location for the maunga

Andrea

“Superb”

9.0

14 Sep 2025

Had everything we needed & some- drying room, lounge areas & kitchen. We had a spacious double room with onsuite. We'll be back for our next ski trip

Arnenia

“Nice and Great experience”

10.0

30 Aug 2025

The property is well maintained and they accomodated us ..

Nini

“Good”

7.0

28 Aug 2025

We book the double bedroom with shared bathroom. The room was very warm, the toilets clean Kitchen not too clean, but there was a family using it all day every day we were there. Cool pool table and lounge Easy check in

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Lodges Howard's Mountain Lodge (formerly Howards Mountain Lodge)

Carroll Street, National Park, 3948 (show map)

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Formerly Howards Mountain Lodge

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Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

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En-suite Family Room (3 People) - enter dates to see room photos

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

En-suite Family Room (4 People) - enter dates to see room photos

Ruapehu House (10 People) - enter dates to see room photos

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Carroll Street, National Park, 3948 (show map)

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Formerly Howards Mountain Lodge

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Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

En-suite Family room (5 People) - enter dates to see room photos

En-suite Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

En-Suite Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

En-suite Family Room (3 People) - enter dates to see room photos

Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

En-suite Family Room (4 People) - enter dates to see room photos

Ruapehu House (10 People) - enter dates to see room photos

Tongariro Family Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Eight-Bedroom House - enter dates to see room photos

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

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