5/5 - Excellent
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An ideal chateau for relaxation.
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Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (816 reviews)
Rustic, national park lodge. Perfect for outdoor orriented travelers looking for a clean room, friendly staff and quality food in an ideal location.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
Stay at this hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The hotel's service and atmosphere were both good, but it was inevitable that it had aged over time.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Snowman Lodge
68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is AU$85 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$85
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (91 reviews)
Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rocky Mountain Chalets
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49) Ohakune NZ3
Stay at this golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Great accommodation. The chalet was very clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Mountain House located in central Ohakune
Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this ski holiday home in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Great location and excellent amenities.Shaun was an awesome host.We would definitely book the Mountain House again.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Alpine Chalets
3 Findlay St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ...
8/10 Very Good! (97 reviews)
We’ve had the best time at Alpine Chalets. Amazing hospitality from the staff, the rooms are clean, tidy and very modern. The views were spectacular of the mountains! Highly recommend, will definitely be back :)
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Mount Ruapehu
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Tongariro National Park
With active volcanoes, moon-like landscapes, hot mud pools, icy lakes and thick forests, Tongariro National Park has New Zealand written all over it.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mount Tongariro
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Turoa Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Turoa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Taranaki Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Activities
Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike
AU$437
per adult
Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided HIke
AU$1,126
per adult
Reviews of Whakapapa
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
All that I said previously
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Always love the feel of serenity I get when I visit this area ❤️
5/5 - Excellent
Debi
I was surprised and disappointed that there was only one chair lift working on the whole mountain on Saturday until about 2.00 pm I had paid for a whole mountain pass. Apparently the western T has only been open twice this season.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
I stayed in the Chateau Hotel and it was fine. Very limited activities other than skiing and snow Play. So no supermarket, shops and nothing to do at night. From what I heard from people visited there, they come for the snow and skiiing and they retu
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Beautiful area, but weather not dependable. We ended up skiing at Turoa as Whakapapa was closed.
