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Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly ski hotel with a restaurant
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Skotel Alpine Resort

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Indoor spa tub
Ngauruhoe Room | Balcony view
Exterior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | Shared kitchen facilities

Overview of Skotel Alpine Resort

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • GymGymGym
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is NZ$82
Price available on 28/4/2024

Explore the area

Map
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park, 3951
  • Popular LocationTongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTongariro National Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhakapapa Ski Area9 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)75 min drive
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Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ngauruhoe Room

Ngauruhoe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Backpacker Queen En-suite | Bathroom

Backpacker Queen En-suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

Backpacker Bunk - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
High chair
Baby bath
Children's books
  • 7.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Cabin

Cabin

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ruapehu Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

Backpacker Double, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
High chair
Baby bath
Children's books
  • 7.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tongariro Room

Tongariro Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

Family Backpacker, Shared bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
High chair
Baby bath
Children's books
  • 7.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Whakapapa

Located in Tongariro National Park, Skotel Alpine Resort is in the historical district and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snow tubing.
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What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 4 min walk
  • Taranaki Falls - 1 min drive
  • Mt Ngauruhoe - 4 min drive
  • Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tussock Bar and Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Lorenz's Bar and Cafe Ruapehu - 9 min drive

About this property

Skotel Alpine Resort

Family-friendly hotel in the historical district
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room at Skotel Alpine Resort. Hit the slopes at this hotel, offering a ski shuttle, ski equipment hire and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and a TV in reception
  • A gift shop, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak well of the dining options, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths and children's books
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 90 kilometres
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25–30 for adults and NZD 12–15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Friday and Saturday:
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 25 to 30 for adults and from NZD 12 to 15 for children

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 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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 star plus, and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Skotel Alpine Backpackers
Skotel Alpine Resort Hotel & Backpackers
Skotel Alpine Resort Hotel & Backpackers Whakapapa
Skotel Alpine Resort Whakapapa
Skotel Alpine Resort
Skotel Alpine Whakapapa
Skotel Alpine
Skotel Alpine Hotel Whakapapa Village
Skotel Alpine Resort Tongariro National Park
Skotel Alpine Tongariro National Park
Skotel Alpine Resort Hotel Backpackers
Skotel Alpine Resort Hotel
Skotel Alpine Resort Tongariro National Park
Skotel Alpine Resort Hotel Tongariro National Park

Frequently asked questions

Is Skotel Alpine Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Skotel Alpine Resort?

As of 23 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skotel Alpine Resort on 28 Apr 2024 start from NZ$81.77, 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 Skotel Alpine Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Skotel Alpine Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Skotel Alpine Resort located?

Located near the slopes, this Tongariro National Park hotel is situated in the mountains, within 1 mile (2 km) of Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre and Lower Tama Lake, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and snow tubing. Taranaki Falls and Mt Ngauruhoe are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Skotel Alpine Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 636 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 636 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 636 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 636 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 636 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff, beautiful surroundings and lovely warm rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brett, Waikuku Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay, very quiet, they have a lot more accomodation than I realised, made use of the spare all to myself, shared bathroom and my own room. Warm and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the location and the general vibe of guests and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect bed! Good room - had great “spiced hot chocolate” —- slept well. Cozy lodge!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Outdated, needs rehab
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

John Michael

Travelled with partner
The staff were lovely and the location is excellent. Food was great. The building is very noisy which makes sleeping difficult as do the thin walls. The room was beautifully clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monisha

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024