Whakapapa Travel Guide

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Whakapapa
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Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
The price is NZ$175 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$175
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (788 reviews)
"Quite old. But really good food. The staff was young and really friendly"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Skotel Alpine Resort
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is NZ$132 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
NZ$132
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice warm and comfortable stay. Perfect for a ski weekend."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

3 out of 5
4576 SH 4, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$189 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
NZ$189
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
"Its a beautiful older style building suitable for a weekend getaway"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Mountain Heights 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
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (83 reviews)
Great Ohakune Option
"Comfortable two night stay recently in a two bed unit."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Mountain House located in central Ohakune

Mountain House located in central Ohakune

Ohakune
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"great stay..House is clean and warm and Shaun was great to deal with"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Mountain House located in central Ohakune
Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.

Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.

Ohakune
Stay at this cabin in Ohakune. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
"Was typical camping ground cabin. It was great to be able to book it for one night because that was all I wanted. There were no inconsistencies with how it was advertised and what it was. The manager was very pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Cosy 4 Bunk Cabin, Mountain Views, Pet Friendly.
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

4.7
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

An ideal chateau for relaxation.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

All that I said previously

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Always love the feel of serenity I get when I visit this area ❤️

5/5 - Excellent

Debi

I was surprised and disappointed that there was only one chair lift working on the whole mountain on Saturday until about 2.00 pm I had paid for a whole mountain pass. Apparently the western T has only been open twice this season.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I stayed in the Chateau Hotel and it was fine. Very limited activities other than skiing and snow Play. So no supermarket, shops and nothing to do at night. From what I heard from people visited there, they come for the snow and skiiing and they retu

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful area, but weather not dependable. We ended up skiing at Turoa as Whakapapa was closed.