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Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort
3.5 star property
Tongariro National Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (842 reviews)
"Convenient location for mountain hiking."
United States
Terrence
The price is NZ$97
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Skotel Alpine Resort
Front of property

Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (229 reviews)
"The continental breakfast of an assortment of cereal, toast and spreads, fruit, yoghurt and drinks was amazing."
Australia
Nicholas
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July
Mountain Heights Lodge
Reception

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Good location and value for money stay. Staff were very helpful and on-site carpark is handy."
Australia
Victor
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Comfort Studio, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (355 reviews)
"Stayed just for the night with family- was a comfortable stay. "
United States
Archana
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
Plateau Lodge
Interior entrance

Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau
4.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (335 reviews)
"Clean room, great food, attentive staff. "
Canada
John
The price is NZ$347
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Powderhorn Chateau
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Ruapehu Country Lodge

Ruapehu Country Lodge
4.0 star property
Ohakune
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"A fantastic place to stay. Very welcoming and comfortable. "
New Zealand
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$318
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Ruapehu Country Lodge
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
4.5 star property
National Park Village
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (201 reviews)
"Older charming property with antique furnishes, just an 8 minute walk to a hotel restaurant. Very nice quiet property I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Terrence
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Tongariro Suite | Terrace/patio

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
4.0 star property
Horopito
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"Beautiful place. With a fantastic view on the ruepahu. Great room, comfortable bed. Breakfast disappointing."
Netherlands
Beatrijs
The price is NZ$471
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
Tongariro Suites at The Rocks
Café

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
3.5 star property
Ohakune
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (91 reviews)
"Comfortable affordable family accommodation. Great for a family of 5"
Australia
Matt
The price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
LKNZ Lodge & Cafe
Front of property

Adventure Lodge & Motel

Adventure Lodge & Motel
3.5 star property
National Park Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (301 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Just what we wanted for our family stay. "
Canada
Martin
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Front of property

The Hobbit Motorlodge

The Hobbit Motorlodge
3.5 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (210 reviews)
"Close to the supermarket, restaurants ,clean room."
Australia
Tian
The Hobbit Motorlodge
Outdoor dining

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
2.0 star property
Erua
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (48 reviews)
"The best place for rest pre and post tongariro hiking!"
Australia
Maria Sol
The price is NZ$60
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
Front of property – evening/night

Snowhaven

Snowhaven
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (310 reviews)
"Budget motel room for sure. Hard bed, hot water was tepid at best. Tight parking."
Australia
Colin
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Snowhaven
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Snowman Lodge

Snowman Lodge
2.0 star property
Ohakune
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (98 reviews)
"Super easy to find, clean room, great food options around"
Australia
Nicole
The price is NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Snowman Lodge
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Ossies Motels and Chalets

Ossies Motels and Chalets
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (153 reviews)
"Lovey place to stay ."
Australia
Andrea
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
Ossies Motels and Chalets
Interior entrance

The Peaks Motor Inn

The Peaks Motor Inn
4.0 star property
Ohakune
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (276 reviews)
"Located between the 2 main parts of town. Easy parking on site. Nice traditional motor inn. Very clean and suitably equipped. "
United Kingdom
Ian
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
The Peaks Motor Inn
Family Room - Prepaid

Ohakune Court Motel

Ohakune Court Motel
3.0 star property
Ohakune
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (227 reviews)
"Quite and close to town"
Australia
Alex
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Ohakune Court Motel
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The Turoa Lodge Ohakune

The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
2.0 star property
Ohakune
5.8 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"Very good , tidy , quiet and very comfy bed , will be back again"
New Zealand
Wilton
The price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
The Turoa Lodge Ohakune
Dining

Cosy cottage with fantastic views of Ruapehu

Cosy cottage with fantastic views of Ruapehu
National Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"Lovely property thanks for having us"
New Zealand
Jess R.
The price is NZ$494
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
Cosy cottage with fantastic views of Ruapehu
Front of property

Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (101 reviews)
"Amazing"
Australia
Surya
The price is NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Alpine Chalets
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Top Whakapapa Hotel Reviews

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Staff들도 모두 친절하고 완벽한 숙소였습니다. 기회가 되면 다음에 또 머무르고 싶습니다."
Jung Min 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Find out more about Whakapapa

Whakapapa Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,519
Accommodation
3 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$60
Highest Price
NZ$471

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Whakapapa?
Our travellers like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may have reasonable nightly rates: Skotel Alpine Resort - 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the heart of Whakapapa. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities at this lodge. The Park Hotel Ruapehu - 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from the heart of Whakapapa. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant at this guest house.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Whakapapa?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -1°C. The rainiest months in Whakapapa are September, October, July and May, with each month seeing an average of 198 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Whakapapa?
Depending on your interests, you might enjoy the area around Whakapapa. Get out into nature with places such as Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Additional attractions include Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre, Whakapapa Ski Area and Turoa Ski Area.
What's the best way to get to and around Whakapapa while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Whakapapa on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Taupō Airport (TUO), located 42.7 mi (68.7 km) away from the city centre.

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