Whakapapa Travel Guide

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Whakapapa
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Skotel Alpine Resort
Skotel Alpine Resort
3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
The price is AU$82 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$82
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (771 reviews)
"A decent place with great views of the mountains."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Skotel Alpine Resort
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3 out of 5
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
Fully refundable
The price is AU$126 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$126
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"A lovely and clean hotel! An excellent weekend away. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
3.5 out of 5
1 Rata St, Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is AU$90 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$90
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star lodge in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
"amazing customer service, great view. The room clean, great temperature. Aroha to come back. Thank you"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
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
Rocky Mountain Chalets
3.5 out of 5
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49), Ohakune, NZ3
Stay at this 3.5-star golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Always enjoy coming here. Cosy, warm chalets."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Cozy chalet with access to all year adventures
Cozy chalet with access to all year adventures
National Park
Stay at this chalet in National Park Village. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ...
9/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
Great place to stay.
"The house was warm and cozy with everything we needed. It was a great place for our young family."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Cozy chalet with access to all year adventures
Great place to stay for large groups or families
Great place to stay for large groups or families
Horopito
Stay at this cottage in Horopito. Enjoy in-room fireplaces and a hot tub. Popular attractions Old Coach Road Bike Trail and Ohakune Old Coach Road are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
Third year in a row returning
"Fit for purpose for us as per usual. Relaxing stay."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Great place to stay for large groups or families
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.

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Reviews of Whakapapa

4.7
Top destination
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4 - Good 34%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

An ideal chateau for relaxation.

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.