Howards Mountain Lodge

Close to Tongariro crossing and big share kitchen. But the bed is too soft

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This was the worst reception I have ever encountered at any accommodation. We arrived just before 7pm on Friday evening. There wasn't any parking available. Right in front of the reception area was parking with cones. We removed a cone just to check in and ask where we had to go. As I have an injury and have crutches. We just wanted to check in. The owner/manager came out not saying please remove your car but just super rude saying back out, back out. We tried to explain that we just wanted to check in but he was just ignoring us constantly saying back out. My husband double parked to unload our stuff asking the man if it was his car that he is blocking in. He flat out ignored my husband. After my husband asked him for the 3rd time he shouted why do you want to know if its my car. He then said do you want your money back.....where would we go at 7pm on a Friday evening? Believe me we would if we could. He also said we arrived like we owned the place. Which definitely wasn't true. We juat didn't know where to go. Eventually we parked in the road me struggling with my crutches. The accommodation itself was ok. Still had open soap etc in bathrooms from previous people. The owner made that we will definitely NOT recommend this place to anyone. Wish I saw all the previous reviews about him, but it obviously doesn't bother him that people won't book again.

Take knifes and bed bug spray when you visit this joint. There are 3 knifes in kitchen - none of them could even cut a slice of cheese, not enough pots, pans, glasses or mixing bowls. We had to go buy our own. Forget about Wi-Fi because there is none! So you can't watch TV unless you settle for an old DVD. Parking spaces too small en not enough. My husband's body is covered with BED BUG bites. We will NEVER return to this Lodge again. It is spacious and warm - but it's the only positives

We booked the family room. Got very little sleep as it’s right above the kitchen which was busy and noisy with inconsiderate people to god knows what time. The noise started up again at 5am. The room itself was fine, decent shower. Tv only had 3 channels when it worked properly. Parking was ok but pretty close together. We wouldn’t stay again.

We booked online and arrived later than anticipated. We were still able to check in ok. The lodge has off-street parking but it was a bit tight. We ended up on the older side of the lodge. The rooms were small but clean. The toilets were in a separate room from the showers and both were tidy. There was also a fairly large drying room which was very handy for wet gear. The lounge area was huge and quite comfortable. it would have been amazing had the fireplace been on. The kitchen was a bit on the older side. It did have a pair of stoves with ovens but we weren't able to get the oven going properly. It also had a microwave too. Although the facilities were a bit older, we were paying around $30 per person so it was a steal. The location isn't too bad as it's located down the road from SkiBiz and National Park isn't that large. It was a comfortable stay and would gladly come back if I'm starting in that area.