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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$84 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$84
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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! (805 reviews)
We were the last ones in the hot tub for the day and it was not clean at all
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is AU$146 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$146
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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 room was very nice and comfortable. Good restaurant. The room was in the second floor with no lift and was quite difficult to carry our cases o the room
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is AU$135 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
AU$135
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (176 reviews)
Nice room (full and a single), comfy beds, pleasant staff. Unfortunately, we stayed bc we were doing the Crossing, but the torrential rain and high winds caused it to be cancelled.
Reviewed on 3 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! (85 reviews)
Very well taken care of. Kind and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Raurimu Central Plateau
Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door Cycling ...
9/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews)
We had a great stay, clean and had everything we needed
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
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! (57 reviews)
Good big bedrooms and bunk room .. very spacious upstairs and wonderful views of the mountain .. great location to access the town and mountain .. it had everything you could want.. the communications with the host was excellent.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 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
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
4.5/5(49 reviews)
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
4.5/5(79 reviews)
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.
Taranaki Falls
4.5/5(21 reviews)
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.
Mount Ngauruhoe
4.5/5(17 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Ngauruhoe during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mount Ruapehu
4.5/5(153 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Activities
Tongariro Crossing: Ketetahi Park & Ride Trailhead Shuttle
AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike
AU$439
per adult
Reviews of Whakapapa
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
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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.
