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The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3.0 star property
Travelers find natural serenity near Taranaki Falls, where two spa tubs await amid garden greenery, and satisfying meals round out the experience.

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The Park Hotel Ruapehu, near Taranaki Falls, offers a peaceful setting with garden grounds and two spa tubs. Guests enjoy a buffet breakfast, WiFi, and drinks at the bar. Attentive staff enhance the quality dining experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super Family Mezzanine

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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King Room

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Mezzanine

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Queen + Single Room

Queen + Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quad Mezzanine

Quad Mezzanine

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in National Park Village, The Park Hotel Ruapehu is in a rural area and near a train station. Whakapapa Ski Area and Waterfall Express Chair are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mangatepopo Trail Head and Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Taranaki Falls is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and skydiving nearby. Visit our National Park Village travel guide
Map
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village, 3948

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park featuring mountains and a sunset
    Tongariro National Park
    5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Fishers Track
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    17 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Mangatepopo Trail Head
    25 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Schnapps Bar
    4 min walk
  • Macrocarpa Cafe
    6 min walk
  • The Station
    11 min walk
  • Italians Leaving Party
    4 min walk
  • Spiral Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Hotel near Whakapapa Ski Area
A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Park Hotel Ruapehu. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options and helpful staff
Room features
All 78 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 30 for adults and from NZD 15 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Park Travellers
Park Travellers Lodge
Park Hotel Ruapehu National Park Village
Park Hotel Ruapehu
Park Ruapehu National Park Village
Park Ruapehu
The Park Travellers Hotel National Village
The Park Hotel Ruapehu Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Park Hotel Ruapehu Hostel
The Park Hotel Ruapehu Hotel
The Park Hotel Ruapehu National Park Village
The Park Hotel Ruapehu Hotel National Park Village

Frequently asked questions

Is The Park Hotel Ruapehu pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

As of 21 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Park Hotel Ruapehu on 29 Jan 2026 start from NZ$167.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Park Hotel Ruapehu?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Park Hotel Ruapehu located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Mangatepopo Trail Head, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Whakapapa Ski Area and Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

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Reviews

The Park Hotel Ruapehu Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Balthazar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, good room, close to the mountain.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, Room was spacious and clean. Immense views all around and the food was amazing. Enjoyed our stay 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was small but comfortable. Cant get a better location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really good facilities and bar/restaurant. Rooms are pretty large. Only negative is noise from adjacent rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant. We were a little disappointed with the room - fridge, kettle, cups and one teaspoon provided but no detergent or cloths to clean them. The bathroom was compact, as was the bedroom (maybe remove the 2 large chairs and replace them with something that takes less room?).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the national park, good restaurant within the premises
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and the staff are friendly. Location is perfect for hiking or outdoor activities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bec

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean but very small room, friendly staff. Good parking. Would be good to have secure locks on open window facing spa pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The hotel can help with transfers. The place is rather outdated and a little scruffy (motel standard), but the beds are comfy and the staff very friendly. Breakfast and packed lunches are available, but quite unappetising.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicolene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well-maintained, but it could benefit from better soundproofing, as noise from guests walking above was quite noticeable. Additionally, the rooms are on the smaller side, and while the lovely windows offer nice natural light, they lack privacy since passersby can easily see inside. Installing sheer curtains could enhance privacy without sacrificing the view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was wonderful. Very clean, breakfast was great, staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yoav

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem of a hotel in the National Park Village. We loved the location, Spiral Restaurant and the communal gathering areas in the restaurant and bar. Everything was super clean, staff were capable and friendly. The views of the mountains at sunset in front of the hotel are special.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice warm and comfortable stay. Perfect for a ski weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thipparat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place for Ski

Great location in National Park for Whakapapa Ski area. Room is clean and staffs are all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

May

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable place to stay and staff are nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin Yen Tuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a ski hotel. Convenient for the Whakapapa ski field. Each room has one oil heater.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the park, and great for staying with a small group of people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely and clean hotel! An excellent weekend away. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff who provided info on local area. Comfortable reasonably priced variety of rooms with access to free drying room after coming from snow. Will definitely stay again & highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 3 night stay in a king room on the ground floor. Very convenient for driving to Whakapapa ski field. Cosy bar and dining room for the evenings, and pleasant staff. Note for future guests, the bathroom is very small. Daily room service available if desired. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Warm rooms as we entered. Great location Comfortable beds Quiet Great meals. Speedy service at meal times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

yifan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Ok location. The room has zero noise proof. We can hear neighbours conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Excellent restaurant. Lots of free parking. Obviously best location to Tongariro and other areas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025