4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The Service in the restaurants (there are only 2 open in the winter) is unbelievably slow and inefficient. The food is excellent. A great place to go if the wether is nice.
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Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is ₩97,402 per night from Dec 27 to Dec 28
₩97,402
₩112,012 total
Dec 27 - Dec 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (807 reviews)
Guests be warned. If reception staff misplace your room key on check out. Check your credit card transaction to see the hotel hasn't charged your card $50 for a lost key.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is ₩128,325 per night from Dec 27 to Dec 28
₩128,325
₩147,574 total
Dec 27 - Dec 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great bar and lounge. Room was tidy and tight!
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Mountain Heights Lodge
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is ₩128,031 per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
₩128,031
₩147,236 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
Quaint lodge with very helpful owners. Ideally located for access to the parks. Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on Dec 14, 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
Book a stay at this 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! (86 reviews)
Good communcations, helpful with our special needs, well located, clean and tidy.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Alpine Chalets
3 Findlay St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Oct 5, 2025
Parkview Apartments
24 Waimarino Tokaanu Rd National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Excellent location close to ski field. Comfy, warm rooms with all amenities- cooking facilities, dishwasher, laundry etc. Neat and tidy home away from home. Walking distance from a restaurant, four square, gas station. Highly recommended. Timely comms from the hosts.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 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
Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Check out 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. Check out the lively bars or 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. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Mount Ngauruhoe
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Ngauruhoe during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mount Ruapehu
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Reviews of Whakapapa
4.6
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Jess
It was beautiful with the snow.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The Crossing is truly one of the world’s greatest day hikes. My wife and I really enjoyed it.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The hikes around are beautiful but difficult. The scenery is awesome.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Did the Tongariro Alpine Crossing the hotel arranged pick up and drop off. It was a stunningly beautiful hike and wonderful to come back to such relaxing accommodations.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
If you are fit, we did the Tongariro Crossing, 19.4 km or 12.5 miles, 3,000 ft vertical up & 4,500 ft down. Plan on 6-7 hours to do the trek. It’s incredible!!! The hotel assisted with transportation to the trailhead & pick-up return back to the hote
