Whakapapa

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Taranaki Falls
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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 AED 158 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
AED 158
AED 186 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3.5-star ski hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (760 reviews)
"Dining staff was incredibly supportive to learn about dietary restrictions."

Reviewed on 21 April 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 AED 229 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
AED 229
AED 269 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel in good location, with in house restaurant and bar that is great value. Rooms are clean, tidy and well kept, are on the compact side but they have everything you need. Overall a great place to stay"

Reviewed on 26 April 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Rocky Mountain Chalets
Rocky Mountain Chalets
3.5 out of 5
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49), Ohakune, NZ3
The price is AED 474 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
AED 474
AED 545 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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 ...
"Great location and cabin had everything we could ask for."

Reviewed on 22 April 2025

Rocky Mountain Chalets
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 ...
"Great location and cabin had everything we could ask for."

Reviewed on 22 April 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 ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Lovely spacious house
"It was a comfortable, sunny and warm. We didn’t need the fire but there was plenty of wood for colder times. Spacious kitchen and the recent refurbishment has been tastefully done."

Reviewed on 24 April 2025

Mountain House located in central Ohakune
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Raurimu
Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy a pool table and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park are located ...
Tranquility in Raurimu
"A peaceful getaway location, with everything you need, Julie was great, we would stay there again"

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
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

4.6
Top Destination
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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