Whakapapa

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Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is ₩97,902 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
₩97,902
₩112,591 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
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! (814 reviews)
Helpful staff and good restaurant on site. The room was clean, albeit super hot and there was no fan or air con. The kitchen is small considering the size of the site but had most things one would need.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Skotel Alpine Resort
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is ₩128,988 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
₩128,988
₩148,336 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21
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)
The lamb shank was an excellent dinner choice, according to my partner

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge

2 out of 5
68 Clyde St Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is ₩76,431 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
₩76,431
₩87,899 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Dec 18, 2025

Snowman Lodge
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
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! (89 reviews)
Great accommodation. The chalet was very clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets

3 out of 5
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

Alpine Chalets
Parkview Apartments

Parkview Apartments

3.5 out of 5
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

Parkview Apartments
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

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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.

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