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Skotel Alpine Resort, hotel in Whakapapa Village

Located in the heart of Tongariro National Park, Skotel Alpine Resort offers a restaurant, a hot tub and a terrace bar with a fireplace. Most accommodations boast stunning mountain or region views.

Location was great, easy for pick up for the shuttle
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
1,980 reviews
Price from$65.68per night
The Park Hotel Ruapehu, hotel in Whakapapa Village

Located in the Tongariro National Park, The Park Hotel Ruapehu offers affordable accommodations in a stunning alpine setting. Guests are provided with free parking and 500MB of free WiFi.

The hotel offered more facilities than we expected. Dining room staff for dinner were excellent. Delighted at large dining room. Excellent breakfast. Only problem with room was the bathroom was far too small. Room was warm and cozy.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
1,340 reviews
Price from$81.16per night
National Park Alpine Lodge, hotel in Whakapapa Village

Built in 1912 and offering budget, backpacker-style accommodations in a charming historic building, National Park Alpine Lodge features free WiFi in communal areas and both Netflix and satellite...

Room was good, several bathrooms to use in the hall. Did not use the kitchen. There are several restaurants and bars in town. Close to the National Park (about 10 minute drive) and skiing. Sink in kitchen, also a small shop onsite for snacks and sodas.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
745 reviews
Price from$58.31per night
Tongariro Crossing Lodge, hotel in Whakapapa Village

Set in tranquil surroundings with large landscaped grounds and a picturesque garden terrace with mountain views, Tongariro Crossing Lodge offers uniquely spacious rooms with historic character.

room and location
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
363 reviews
Price from$126.96per night
Riversong, hotel in Whakapapa Village

Riversong is located in Ohakune, just 24 miles from Taranaki Falls and 28 miles from Whakapapa.

Very kind hosts. Spectacular view! Lovely deck next to the river.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
142 reviews
Price from$69.13per night
Plateau Lodge, hotel in Whakapapa Village

Plateau Lodge is located 15 minutes’ drive from UNESCO World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park, where guests can enjoy skiing, hiking, cycling and paddling activities.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,658 reviews
Price from$87.17per night
Adventure Lodge and Motels and Tongariro Crossing Track Transport, hotel in Whakapapa Village

Located in a quiet location off the main highway in National Park Village, Adventure Lodge and Motel is family-run accommodations offering free unlimited Wi-Fi access and a comfortable guest lounge...

The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, and the rooms were clean, cozy, and perfect for resting after a long hike.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
766 reviews
Price from$82.36per night
Mountain Heights Lodge, hotel in Whakapapa Village

Set in National Park, Mountain Heights Lodge offers six self-contained motel units and four ensuite B&B rooms, BnB rooms welcomes children over the age of 14 and above. Private parking is free.

Great base for exploring the National Park.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
508 reviews
Price from$117.22per night
Pipers Lodge, hotel in Whakapapa Village

Set in the heart of National Park, Pipers Lodge features an onsite bar and restaurant. Guests can socialize in the shared lounge and warm up by the fireplace.

Check in was easy and smooth.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
318 reviews
Price from$86.57per night
Manowhenua Lodge, hotel in Whakapapa Village

Located in National Park, within 10 miles of Mount Ruapehu and 10 miles of Taranaki Falls, Manowhenua Lodge has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for...

Friendly staff and nice location to the shuttle.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
241 reviews
Price from$45.69per night
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What Guests Said About Whakapapa Village:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The isite leaves a lot to be desired.

    The isite leaves a lot to be desired. It could easily go from barely adequate to basic competence by putting boards outside stating the office is closed. As walkers are supposed to register their walks on the mountain you wonder how accurate their information is when the office is closed and there isn’t even a notice board outside for walkers to use to show they’ve left or returned. The village in summer, now the Chateau is closed, has very little available accommodation. There is a shop for basics and Skotel runs a great restaurant and bar.
    Lin
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Absolutely recommend the 2 hour walk to Taranaki Falls.

    Absolutely recommend the 2 hour walk to Taranaki Falls. You can do it in sneakers, some parts are lovely bush right alongside the river. The landscape keeps changing. Its beautiful and the air is so fresh. There's a table at the falls so take your picnic and stop for a while. Get your caffeine fix from TNT Pataka Food Truck at Whakapapa Holiday Park, they make a decent coffee and the food looked good too. Unfortunately some places in the area closed due to staff shortages, so it might pay to check for what is open when you visit.
    Lisa
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Hi, It is better to plan your trip for at least two days.

    Hi, It is better to plan your trip for at least two days. You can enrol your kids to ski school at the nearby school for a longer duration trip so that they learn the art of skiing. Bringing chains with the car will help you to revisit the Whakapapa skiing location often and reduce the commute cost. All in all, it was good to see snow all around especially if you are coming from the northern part of NZ.
    Muhammad Asif Ali
    New Zealand
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    Meant to say in my review last night that we had a lovely...

    Meant to say in my review last night that we had a lovely waitress for dinner, young girl,Lisa? And the main reason we didn't pay for the dinner was because it came 10past10pm, besides one was not eatable.
    Stephen
    New Zealand
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    The staff and food were excellent but the Hotel was...

    The staff and food were excellent but the Hotel was understaffed because of "Grab 1" patrons filling the Hotel. The Management should not have allowed the "Grab 1 " to sell more places than the number of staff they had could provide the correct service.
    John
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    visitor centre so welcoming and helpful about weather...

    visitor centre so welcoming and helpful about weather forecast, sorting out car permits for leaving our vehicles for 4 days while we do the tongariro northern circuit. beautiful and tidy village, everything was so clean and well sign posted. cafe in the chateau, beautiful food, welcoming, and kept clean with clear rules for COVID. skotel motel was just perfect for our group of 12 trampers doing Tongariro northern circuit was just amazing with perfect weather and all DOC huts were welcoming, comfortable and the views of nature, volcanic landscape, mountains, bushes, scrubs, flowers, rivers, streams, waterfalls, springs, sun, moon, stars in the sky were awe inspiring, precious and irreplaceable. it was so wonderful to only see few people around - huge difference from 2 years ago where it was absolutely packed on the Tongaririo crossing - 4, 000 people on the trail
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Whakapapa Village

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,980 reviews
    Excellent location in Whakapapa village and right on the trail for the Tongariro Northern Circuit. Has a great alpine chalet vibe with a really cosy bar overlooking the volcano. Good family room with bunks and nice fresh white linen. Even though the hotel is slightly dated the proper hotel linen makes everything feel clean and fresh. They had a games room and kids area which was great for the kids - they loved it. Food service was great - nice dinner options and a buffet breakfast which was handy as there is nothing else close by.
    Liz
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,980 reviews
    Spur of the moment one night stay over a long weekend. Staff all very friendly, from the young lady at checkin to the barstaff and waitresses. Was a busynight. Dinner was very nice. Meals were a good size. Gold old fashioned crumble for dessert. 😋Room was very clean, a little dated but cozy and warm. Comfortable bed. Will definitely go back again. They are catering for a variety of ages, solo traveller's to families who are all into some sort of outdoor activities . So not your usual big city hotel. Had a nice feel about it.
    Mary Ann
    New Zealand
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    We were very lucky to be among the very last guests at this iconic hotel, which is closing on February 5th, apparently forever. The staff were struggling to keep the place going and in the main did their very best despite the small number of guests and staff. We wished we had seen it operating in its former grandeur, but were very glad we had done a booking before they stopped taking them, and that it was before the axe finally fell.
    Judie Alison
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,980 reviews
    The location couldn't have been better for hiking - the hotel is literally on the trail head for the Tongariro Northern Circuit/ Tama lakes track/ Taranaki falls loop. The bar/restaurant had lovely views from the terrace and a cozy fire place with blankets. We had a backpackers queen room, which was the cheapest room with it's own bathroom we could find in the area. It was very small but had everything we needed.
    Natalie
    United Kingdom
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    Place is just beautiful. Even though it is an old building, it was impeccably clean and the staff was just amazing. The walks around the hotel and proximity with the ski field also add lots to the experience. Restaurant serves nice dishes and drinks in an acceptable price, so no need to go out for anything. if you look for a nice place to relax, this is the place. Highly recommended.
    RODOLFO
    Italy
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,980 reviews
    Super chill alpine hotel with stunning views all around, especially from the bar. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The food was tasty, with special mention going to the great chips. Room was small and cosy and with everything we needed. Will definitely stay here again if we get a chance to come back
    Shaun
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,980 reviews
    Great location if you’re heading to Tongariro crossing. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The food at the hotel restaurant was tasty and the portions pretty big. The room (standard queen) was on the smaller side, which was fine since we were there only for sleeping.
    Mihaela
    United States of America
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    Chateau Tongariro Hotel offers beautiful views of its surrounds. I would say that this is the place to stay at Mt Ruapehu. It seems like a great place for families to spend time visiting the ski fields. It is warm and comfortable and has a rather nice restaurant on site.
    Skye
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,980 reviews
    The location is directly near Tongariro. Although we couldn’t do the crossing due to bad weather, the staff gave us good advice for alternative tracks close to the hotel. Jacuzzi was great and the shared kitchen well equipped and clean.
    Jule
    Germany
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    The location of the hotel is stunning and close to numerous walks ranging fron 30 minutes to 4 hours. The High Tea was very nice indeed. Lots of parking close to the hotel.
    Susan
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,980 reviews
    The location is awesome. The whole hotel has a central heating, so most of the places its warm and comfy. Staffs are very friendly. We will definitely will stay here again.
    Prathepan
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,980 reviews
    It is close to Whakapapa ski area, about 10 min drive from the hotel when the road is not icy. We stayed in a cabin that can accommodate 6 people.
    SHUN HING JIMMY
    Hong Kong
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    Location is good as this is the only hotel near to the Sky Waka Gondola. In-hotel movie theatre although we did not watch any movies.
    Andy
    Singapore
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    Breakfast is very nice The food on Room service menu is really delicious Staff is helpful The children love the cinema in hotel
    jasmine
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,980 reviews
    Friendly welcome and great water pressure in the shower. location is perfect for exploring Tongariro National Park.
    Belle & Jeff
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,980 reviews
    This is close to the snow and the national park walks. The cabins are separate and warm, great for a family.
    Huxey
    New Zealand
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    it is an historic hotel that is a little tired. It was what I expected and I enjoyed my stay.
    John
    Canada
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    Great location - awesome old grand Hotel. the staff were very helpful, good parking.
    Arthur
    New Zealand
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    Staff were friendly and the main hotel was very nice
    Kate
    New Zealand
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 995 reviews
    Love the location, ambiance of the hotel,
    Cathy
    New Zealand